Commentary
From the Editor
Optimal psychiatric treatment: Target the brain and avoid the body
Pharmacotherapy for psychiatric disorders is a mixed blessing.
Commentary
More on social entropy
As leaders of the American Psychiatric Association, we received dozens of communications from members who were shocked by the discriminatory and...
For Residents
Should residents be taught how to prescribe monoamine oxidase inhibitors?
What else can I offer this patient?
Commentary
What my Grandma’s schizophrenia taught me
Grandma was sitting in her chair in the corner of the living room, and her eyes were wide, filled with fear and suspicion as she glanced between...
Opinion
Long-term behavioral follow-up of children exposed to mood stabilizers and antidepressants: A look forward
Both antidepressants and newer mood stabilizers have been shown to be safe in pregnancy.
Shrink Rap News
The importance of connection and community
Being a psychiatrist can be a solitary career, and it can take a little effort to be a part of larger worlds, especially for those who find solace...
Commentary
A plane crash interrupts a doctor’s vacation
‘My oldest brother-in-law jumped into his ski boat and we sped out to the scene.’
Commentary
A new ultrabrief screening scale for pediatric OCD
Research indicates that pediatric OCD is often underrecognized even among mental health professions.
Opinion
With a little help from your friends
One of the most important things we can do is to help kids understand when, how, and why they can support each other – and when they cannot.
Commentary
Four methods to chip away at imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and burnout can form a deadly triad if not recognized and addressed quickly.
Shrink Rap News
Fitness trackers: Useful in sleep medicine?
“Sleep tracking devices are more than just toys but less than medical devices.”