Commentary
Commentary
More on ‘treatment resistance’
I wanted to thank Dr. Nasrallah for his bold article, “Treatment resistance is a myth!” (From the Editor, Current Psychiatry, March 2021, p. 14-16...
Commentary
Altha J. Stewart, MD, on the state of psychiatry
For this Psychiatry Leaders’ Perspectives, Awais Aftab, MD, interviewed Altha J. Stewart, MD. Dr. Stewart is Senior Associate Dean for Community...
For Residents
Harassment of health care workers: A survey
During the course of my residency training, I have experienced and witnessed patients and visitors harassing health care workers (HCWs) by cursing...
For Residents
Private practice: The basics for psychiatry trainees
Many psychiatry trainees consider private practice as a career option or form of supplemental income.
From the Editor
Psychiatry is Neurology: White matter pathology permeates psychiatric disorders
Ask neurologists or psychiatrists to name a white matter (WM) brain disease and they are very likely to say multiple sclerosis (MS), a...
Commentary
How to help vaccinated patients navigate FOGO (fear of going out)
Those with preexisting anxiety disorders may have an even more difficult time resuming routine activities, says Dr. Eva Ritvo.
Commentary
Unhealthy drinking may worsen after weight loss surgery
Patients undergoing bariatric surgery may feel that they’ve been given a second chance at life. But research shows that unhealthy behaviors can...
Commentary
Acts of kindness, empathy bolster mental health
For clinicians who have been pushed to respond to various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, self-care has never been more important, says Dr. Lina...
Opinion
Fall prevention advice for patients with Parkinson’s
There has been recent evidence that vitamin D supplementation is not helpful in preventing falls in most community-dwelling older adults.
Commentary
COVID-19 fallout makes case for promoting the mental health czar
I have been making the case for creation of a high-level mental health post for quite some time, says Dr. Robert T. London.
Opinion
New guidance for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Some are concerned and confused about the implications of this guidance.