Mental Health
Commentary
Psychiatrists deemed ‘essential’ in time of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic weighs heavily on psychiatric patients with conditions such as anxiety, depression and PTSD. Meanwhile, a national poll...
Commentary
Is COVID-19 leading to a mental illness pandemic?
Physicians can empower people by helping them to develop skills aimed at focusing on positive aspects of life, said Dr. Robert T. London.
News
New ASAM guideline released amid COVID-19 concerns
During the COVID-19 pandemic, “it is especially important” for clinicians to ensure that individuals with OUD continue to receive evidence-based...
Opinion
COVID-19 guidance for children’s health care providers
Accurate information calmly delivered is the antidote to anxiety or panic in a stressful situation.
News
Managing children’s fear, anxiety in the age of COVID-19
Provide children with honest and accurate information geared to their age and developmental level.
Opinion
Burnout: A concept that rebrands mental illness for professionals
The concept of burnout may actually hinder physicians from seeking necessary and appropriate professional care, said Dr. Nicolas Badre.
Conference Coverage
Complexity of suicidal ideation, behavior points to need for new treatments
LAS VEGAS – “Getting somebody to feel better in the short run is great, but you really have to think about the whole treatment plan,” said Dr....
News
Loneliness, social isolation in seniors need urgent attention
Clinicians might be able to prevent or reduce social isolation and loneliness by directly addressing underlying health-related causes, new report...
News
Burnout rate lower among psychiatrists than physicians overall
Significantly fewer psychiatrists reported being burned out, compared with physicians overall, at 26% versus 41%.
News
Are doctors really at highest risk for suicide?
Close look at the data behind these claims reveals the difficulty of establishing reliable statistics.