Opinion
COVID-19 and the psychological side effects of PPE
If health care workers cannot tolerate PPE, use desensitization- and anxiety-reducing techniques to help them. said Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie....
Opinion
Human sitters in the COVID era
There are really no data upon which to base any sound ethics judgment about what should be tried, said Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie.
Opinion
Psychiatric patients and pandemics
We have decided to restrict visitors out of the concern that one may infect a ward of patients and staff.
Opinion
What psychiatrists can do to prepare for the coming pandemic
Encourage patients to have an adequate supply of medications, said Dr. Cam Ritchie.
Opinion
Preventing suicide in the military
Dr. Cam Ritchie discusses the many efforts taken by the military aimed at suicide prevention.
Opinion
For most veterans with PTSD, helping others is a lifeline
Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie says treatment should be structured so that patients can continue to work.
Article
Talking to military service members and veterans
Dr. Ritchie, a former military and current VA psychiatrist, offers advice to civilian clinicians about how to connect with service members and...
