APA: American Psychiatric Association
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APA targets structural racism, offers solutions
Given the rising mental health crisis in the U.S., the FY22 budget includes $1.6 billion for the community mental health services block grant...
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Disasters abroad a major trigger for mental illness in expats
“Our results show that, no matter how long you’ve been away, you’re prone to the same negative outcome,” said Dr. Gaëlle Rached.
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Innovative med school curriculum could help curb the opioid epidemic
A lack of understanding about addiction has contributed to the “huge problem” experts now face in treating addictions.
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A psychiatric patient confesses to murder: Now what?
Philadelphia case report offers lessons in handling an unusual dilemma.
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Anxiety in America: COVID ‘takes a backseat’ to global events
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of U.S. adults are somewhat or extremely anxious about current events happening around the world.
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What brought me back from the brink of suicide: A physician’s story
Dr. William Lynes said his “downward spiral into darkness” began with a series of catastrophic medical events starting in 1998.
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Opioid addiction meds may curb growing problem of kratom dependence
Consider referring patients with moderate to severe KUD for counseling or enrollment in 12-step addiction treatment programs, researchers say.
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Attending a patient’s funeral: How psychiatrists decide
Senior career psychiatrists were more likely to attend and felt that an invitation was not required, survey results showed.
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Support group for Asian Americans uses theater to cope with COVID
Looking ahead, the team plans to investigate the validity and effectiveness of this model and to expand the group to include other groups.
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Structural racism tied to psychosis risk in Black people
The researchers cited neighborhood factors, trauma in a U.S. context, and racial disparities during the prenatal and perinatal periods as three...
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Novel drug offers rapid relief from agitation in serious mental illness
"By nipping [agitation] in the bud with a pharmacological intervention, we can ease their psychic pain," said Dr. Leslie Citrome.
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Virtual APA vs. the real thing: Which is better?
Without the lure of friends, fun, and the novelty of being somewhere new, my APA experience would have to wait for real life, Dr. Dinah Miller...
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COVID-19 coaching program provides ‘psychological PPE’ for HCPs
Participating coaches are mental health clinicians with training in psychological first aid, resilience, and psychotherapy, said Dr. Benjamin...
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Parental attitudes to kids’ sexual orientation: Unexpected findings
For gay and lesbian individuals, consistency in parents' attitudes toward their child's sexual orientation, even when they are negative, is an...
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National poll shows ‘concerning’ impact of COVID on Americans’ mental health
In the new poll, about 4 in 10 Americans (41%) report they are more anxious than last year, down from just over 60%.