Perspectives
Commentary
Mindfulness, exercise strike out in memory trial
Meditation and exercise do not appear to be the fountain of youth.
Commentary
Can a Mediterranean diet ease depression in young men?
New research suggests that young men can change their diet and that doing so helped their depression.
Commentary
The kids may not be alright, but psychiatry can help
As we look at the challenges faced by young people, reframing mental illness is more important now than ever.
Commentary
Let people take illegal drugs under medical supervision?
Health care professionals at two centers in New York City supervise people taking drugs.
Commentary
Why doctors are losing trust in patients; what should be done?
There’s a large amount of literature about what makes patients trust their doctor.
Commentary
No, you can’t see a different doctor: We need zero tolerance of patient bias
While speech may not constitute violence in the strictest sense of the word, there is growing evidence that it can be physically harmful.
Commentary
Visualization can improve sports performance
Visualization techniques may also be extended to other sports and help improve life habits.
Opinion
New guidelines say pediatricians should screen for anxiety: Now what?
While pediatricians fully appreciate how common clinically significant anxiety is and its impact on the lives of youth, the reception for the...
From the Editor
Optimal psychiatric treatment: Target the brain and avoid the body
Pharmacotherapy for psychiatric disorders is a mixed blessing.
Opinion
Long-term behavioral follow-up of children exposed to mood stabilizers and antidepressants: A look forward
Both antidepressants and newer mood stabilizers have been shown to be safe in pregnancy.
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...