Mental Health
Conference Coverage
Ringing the alarm about black youth suicide
“Black youth, relative to white youth, do not receive treatment for depression, which may be a precursor issue,” Dr. Michael A. Lindsey.
Commentary
How can we better engage black men as patients?
Challenge yourself to allow the patient to tell his story, said Dr. Kevin M. Simon.
Conference Coverage
Could jump in opioid overdoses be linked to COVID?
Dr. Nora D. Volkow, head of NIDA, told colleagues that the pandemic could boost abuse.
From the Journals
Do SSRIs raise the risk of violent crime?
"Our findings should not be used as grounds for individuals to go off their [SSRI] medication," said lead author Tyra Lagerberg, MSc.
Conference Coverage
What’s pushing cannabis use in first-episode psychosis?
It might be beneficial to identify the specific cause of the psychological discomfort driving cannabis use, such as depression, said Dr. Edoardo...
Commentary
First-episode psychosis in the time of COVID-19
Evidence shows that engagement in coordinated specialty care can improve outcomes, according to Dr. Angela A. Coombs and Dr. Divya K. Chhabra.
Commentary
Preventing arrhythmias and QTc prolongation in COVID-19 patients on psychotropics
Psychotropics associated with QTc interval prolongation should be discontinued (or substituted with a low-risk agent) if a patient presents with...
Latest News
Daily Recap: COVID-19 comorbidity death toll; screen all women for anxiety
Volunteer “street medics” -- nursing students, veterinarians, doctors, trauma surgeons, security guards, ski patrollers, nurses, wilderness EMTs,...
Opinion
Getting unstuck: Helping patients with behavior change
Motivational interviewing using the acronyms PACE and OARS help you build rapport with your patients.
Opinion
Hospitalist well-being during the pandemic
Burnout is a potential reality for clinicians in times of high stress.
Opinion
Racism: Developmental perspective can inform tough conversations
Racist discrimination, fear, trauma, or distress may produce or exacerbate conditions we are treating.