From the Editor
From the Editor
3 steps to bend the curve of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is arguably the most serious psychiatric brain syndrome. It disables teens and young adults and robs them of their potential and...
From the Editor
A PSYCHIATRIC MANIFESTO: Stigma is hate speech and a hate crime
Having witnessed the devastating impact of stigma on patients with mental illness throughout my psychiatric career, I am fed up and disgusted with...
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The neurobiology of Jeopardy! champions
As a regular viewer of Jeopardy! I find it both interesting and educational. But the psychiatric neuroscientist in me marvels at...
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Sexual activity alters the microbiome, with potential psychiatric implications
Evidence is strong that sexual partners transmit microbiota (bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and archaea) to each other. While microbial flora...
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Beyond diabetes: The beneficial uses of metformin in psychiatry
Metabolic dysregulation is quite common among psychiatric patients, especially those with psychotic or mood disorders. Obesity, diabetes, and...
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It’s time for moonshot thinking in psychiatry
“I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before the decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him...
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Is anosognosia a delusion, a negative symptom, or a cognitive deficit?
Anosognosia is the lack of awareness of a disabling physical or mental illness. The term was coined by Joseph Babinski in 1914...
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The third generation of therapeutic innovation and the future of psychopharmacology
The field of psychiatric therapeutics is now experiencing its third generation of progress. No sooner had the pace of innovation...
From the Editor
I have a dream … for psychiatry
One of the most inspiring speeches ever made is Rev. Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” about ending discrimination and achieving social...
Commentary
From famous to infamous: Psychiatric aspects of the fall from grace
It’s an all-too-common news item: The crash and burn of yet another politician, celebrity, or prominent individual.
Commentary
Beyond DSM symptoms: Behavioral clues to diagnosing bipolar II disorder
The diagnosis of bipolar II disorder is one of the most common challenges in psychiatric practice.