Psychiatry Perspective

• Elizabeth Wurtzel Helped Clear the Air on Stigma "Prozac Nation" author's honesty was good for psychiatry, Dr Robert T. London writes.
  Medscape Psychiatry, February 14, 2020
• From Alcohol to Opioids, Can Doctors Successfully Treat Addiction? Drug overdoses, especially those involving opioid analgesics, are on the rise. Psychiatrist Lloyd Sederer talks to Medscape about which addiction treatment strategies work.
  Columbia University Psychiatry, February 12, 2020
• Are Unmatched Residency Graduates a Solution for 'Shrinking Shrinks'? 'Physician associates' could be used to expand the reach of psychiatry.
  Medscape Psychiatry, February 11, 2020
• Is Anxiety About the Coronavirus Out of Proportion? An expert considers what is fueling anxiety about the latest health scare.
  Medscape Psychiatry, January 31, 2020
• Yoga in Mental Health Care No Longer a Stretch   Therapy and medications are mainstays in mental health care. Practicing yoga can also play a role, says this psychiatrist.
  Medscape Psychiatry, January 31, 2020
• Multiple Psych Disorders Genetically Linked -- New Findings   Some psychiatric disorders are frequently observed together. Could they share a genetic link?
  Medscape, December 12, 2019
• AAAP 2019 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from AAAP 2019
  Medscape Psychiatry, December 09, 2019
• Consider Vitamin D in Alzheimer's Prevention and Management   Dr Richard Isaacson on vitamin D supplementation's possible role in combating Alzheimer's dementia.
  Medscape Neurology, November 18, 2019
• Physician-Turned-Counselor Helps Docs Overcome Career Anxiety Dr Andrew Wilner speaks with career counselor Dr Heather Fork on how physicians can deal with stress at all stages of their careers.
  Medscape Neurology, November 12, 2019
• A Brief History of American Psychiatry   Psychiatrists Drew Ramsey and John Oldham walk through the rich history of psychiatric care in America.
  Columbia University Psychiatry, November 07, 2019
• My Unforgettable Patient: A Man Called Voltaire Dr Nassir Ghaemi recalls a patient he saw in medical school who left an indelible mark on his career.
  Medscape Psychiatry, October 03, 2019
• Short of Prescribing Salmon, Docs Use Diet to Boost Mental Health   Drs Drew Ramsey and Deborah Cabaniss discuss the influence of diet on mental health, and how discussions about nutrition can strengthen the doctor-patient relationship.
  Columbia University Psychiatry, September 23, 2019
• A Happy Country Struggles With Mental Health Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom aspiring toward universal happiness, faces new mental health challenges. The solution may be blending Eastern and Western care.
  Medscape Psychiatry, September 20, 2019
• Saving Lives Through Early Psychosis Care   Drs Ramsey and Dixon from Columbia Psychiatry discuss evidence-based interventions for successful management of first-episode psychosis.
  Columbia University Psychiatry, September 12, 2019
• 'Dementia Village' Creates Artificial Reality Some experts have questioned the practice of deceiving patients, and there is only preliminary evidence of benefit from this form of care.
  Medscape, September 11, 2019
• Physician Well-being Declining? It's the System, Stupid Dr Peter Yellowlees describes how healthcare systems fail physicians, and how we can start to make changes.
  Medscape Psychiatry, September 06, 2019
• Yes, Clinicians Can Reduce Suicide Risk in Their Patients   Drs Jeffrey Lieberman and Christine Moutier discuss the latest on suicide risk reduction and prevention strategies.
  Columbia University Psychiatry, August 26, 2019
• Why Psychiatrists Need to Screen for Eating Disorders   Drs Drew Ramsey and Deborah Glasofer discuss updates on eating disorders and how to better help patients.
  Columbia University Psychiatry, August 23, 2019
• ADHD Drug Changes Kids' Brains, Maybe for the Better   A new study suggests that methylphenidate changes the brains of kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Could this be a good thing?
  Medscape, August 14, 2019
• In Postpartum Depression, Effective Care Is Often Out of Reach Despite the arrival of a game-changing (and expensive) medication, much remains to be desired for new mothers dealing with depression.
  Medscape Psychiatry, August 08, 2019