Commentary
Commentary
TikTok’s impact on adolescent mental health
Hateful speech such as racism, sexism, or xenophobia can accumulate on TikTok, which may cause more self-harm than self-help.
Commentary
‘I missed it’: Coping with medical error
I can recall memorable moments from my training when I came to understand that what I initially perceived to be a mistake was instead part of the...
Commentary
Understanding the relationship between life satisfaction and cognitive decline
Clinical science can profit from exploring cognitive-behavioral therapies to improve adults’ cognitive function or life satisfaction.
Commentary
Why our brains wear out at the end of the day
Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a new medical study. I’m Dr. F. Perry Wilson of the Yale School of Medicine.
Opinion
Postpartum psychosis: Does longitudinal course inform treatment?
The good news is we’ve seen an evolution of both interest and expertise in acute management of postpartum psychosis and a richer appreciation of...
Commentary
Saddled with med school debt, yet left out of loan forgiveness plans
Drawing an income line inappropriately restricts those in health care from receiving any forgiveness.
Commentary
Reassessing benzodiazepines: What role should this medication class play in psychiatry?
Benzodiazepines are appropriate and helpful in situations that cause transient anxiety and with patients who have done poorly with other options...
Opinion
Burnout and stress of today: How do we cope?
“I am reminded every day of the commitment and excellence of my colleagues in the health care field, and I do not want to lose them.”
From the Editor
Reversing depression: A plethora of therapeutic strategies and mechanisms
Despite much progress, major depressive disorder (MDD) continues to be a challenging and life-threatening neuropsychiatric disorder. It is highly...
Commentary
Hope, help, and humor when facing a life-threatening illness
My father, Morty Sosland, MD, was a psychiatrist in a community health setting when he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou...
For Residents
The impact of COVID-19 on adolescents’ mental health
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of a wide range of individuals, its adverse effects have been particularly detrimental...