Commentary
Commentary
Let’s talk about race
Avoiding these necessary conversations perpetuates the trauma of those we treat, said Dr. Sahana Malik.
Commentary
MDs rebut claims of toxic culture after resident suicides
Dr. Pamela Wible “misrepresented our residency program and made numerous statements that are false and simply hurtful,” [Dr. Dimitrov and Dr....
Families in Psychiatry
Grandmothers, the Friendship Bench, and wisdom
The method has been empirically vetted and expanded to countries beyond, including the United States, said Dr. Alison M. Heru.
Commentary
Animal-assisted therapy could boost patients’ mental health
Since most patient hospital stays are unplanned, there is a need to introduce AAT into hospital care, said Danielle Scott.
Opinion
Artificial intelligence wish list
If we can blast a 70-year-old businessman into space on a private jet, surely you can invent an AI that gives us more time to spend with patients...
Commentary
When patients demand vaccinated health care providers
At present, federal policy says that employers may, but are not required to, insist that employees be vaccinated.
News
Ending the ED ‘boarding’ of youth with mental health needs
Health care systems and governments need to evaluate the degree to which more hospital or residential beds may still be needed, despite our best...
Shrink Rap News
Britney Spears and her 13-year conservatorship: An abuse of involuntary care?
Where are the conservators for those who live in the streets? Dr. Dinah Miller asks.
Commentary
What’s my number? Do I really need $10 million to retire from my medical practice?
If you look online, articles may recommend having a portfolio valued at $2 million, $5 million, and not uncommonly $10 million or more to retire...
Commentary
COVID-19: Guiding vaccinated patients through to the ‘new normal’
We can encourage our vaccinated patients to get back to their prepandemic lives - to the extent that they feel comfortable doing so, said Dr. Eva...
Commentary
Liability protection when practicing during a disaster: How the laws work
What you need to understand before offering to provide services during a disaster.