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Extreme temperature shifts tied to increase in hate speech
The minimum number of hate tweets appears to occur when temperatures are between 15° and 18° C (59° to 65° F).
Shrink Rap News
The importance of connection and community
Being a psychiatrist can be a solitary career, and it can take a little effort to be a part of larger worlds, especially for those who find solace...
Commentary
A plane crash interrupts a doctor’s vacation
‘My oldest brother-in-law jumped into his ski boat and we sped out to the scene.’
News
Give bacterial diversity a chance: The antibiotic dichotomy
Plus: An Apple product is actually the affordable option, and irradiated rats fill in for sleeping astronauts.
Conference Coverage
Is there a doctor on the plane? Tips for providing in-flight assistance
Tools in a physician’s in-flight toolbox start with the first-aid kit.
Conference Coverage
Telepsychiatry tips: Etiquette and ethics
“Telepsychiatry is here to stay because the patients and their families like it, and they will be the driving factors,” said Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
News
Have you heard the one about the emergency dept. that called 911?
Plus: LDL cholesterol unimpressed by heart-healthy supplements, and college students emboldened by negative COVID tests.
Feature
The danger when doctors don’t get mental health help
“There is a real fear for physicians when it comes to getting mental health care.”
Commentary
Four methods to chip away at imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and burnout can form a deadly triad if not recognized and addressed quickly.
News
The truth of alcohol consequences
Plus: It’s nice to share … COVID infection data, and there’s another reason to hate January.
Latest News
European research team to study drug resistance in psychiatry
Psych-STRATA’s findings could provide psychiatrists with guidance for managing pharmacologic therapies more precisely.