Psychiatry’s Think Tank

Environment

Climate Heats Up Youth Across the Political Spectrum

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on October 29, 2024

Climate anxiety among youth is a significant issue across the political spectrum. What can we do to help?

Climate anxiety among youth is a significant issue across the political spectrum. What can we do to help?

Trauma

Talking It Out: Psychological Debriefing After Trauma

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on August 21, 2024

To debrief or not to debrief? Responses to psychological debriefing are deeply personal and can vary widely among individuals.

To debrief or not to debrief? Responses to psychological debriefing are deeply personal and can vary widely among individuals.

Loneliness

Loneliness Can Occur at Every Life Stage

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on August 7, 2024

Addressing loneliness requires a multifaceted approach.

Addressing loneliness requires a multifaceted approach.

Social Media

Virtual Checkup Doesn't Check Out

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on July 26, 2024

Self-diagnosis via social media is popular but problematic for teens. Parents and mental health professionals can help ensure teens receive appropriate care in the digital age.

Self-diagnosis via social media is popular but problematic for teens. Parents and mental health professionals can help ensure teens receive appropriate care in the digital age.

Health

The Return of Syphilis

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on July 3, 2024

Syphilis is a treatable illness if it is recognized and treated early. All physicians, including psychiatrists, should keep the possibility of syphilis in mind during evaluations.

Syphilis is a treatable illness if it is recognized and treated early. All physicians, including psychiatrists, should keep the possibility of syphilis in mind during evaluations.

Career

The Virtues of Virtual Flexibility

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on June 19, 2024

Virtual meetings are not only a promising approach to the inequities of access, resources, and disability, but also a positive opportunity for workforce development and evolution.

Virtual meetings are not only a promising approach to the inequities of access, resources, and disability, but also a positive opportunity for workforce development and evolution.

Diet

To B12, or Not to B12?

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on June 5, 2024

Can low B12 levels contribute to common mental health struggles like depression or anxiety? Here, we look at the latest research that may surprise you.

Can low B12 levels contribute to common mental health struggles like depression or anxiety? Here, we look at the latest research that may surprise you.

Goldwater Rule

Choosing a President

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on May 22, 2024

The Goldwater Rule has prohibited members of the APA from offering commentary on the psychiatric conditions of public figures. How does one then know how to choose a healthy president?

The Goldwater Rule has prohibited members of the APA from offering commentary on the psychiatric conditions of public figures. How does one then know how to choose a healthy president?

Adverse Childhood Experiences

The Proud but Painful Family Legacies of Military Service

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on April 24, 2024

April is the Month of the Military Child. Here, a veteran's child offers her personal story to encourage others to share their own sometimes-difficult family experiences.

April is the Month of the Military Child. Here, a veteran's child offers her personal story to encourage others to share their own sometimes-difficult family experiences.

Gender

Adolescent Gender Nonconformity

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on March 6, 2024

Young people are experimenting with gender in new ways. Here we discuss how to distinguish between those exploring gender nonconformity and those experiencing gender dysphoria.

Young people are experimenting with gender in new ways. Here we discuss how to distinguish between those exploring gender nonconformity and those experiencing gender dysphoria.

Relationships

A Role for Families of the Unhoused Mentally Ill

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on February 22, 2024

People might assume an unhoused, mentally ill person has no family, but that's often not the case. Family strengthening is important in treatment.

People might assume an unhoused, mentally ill person has no family, but that's often not the case. Family strengthening is important in treatment.

Social Media

The Importance of a Social Media Assessment

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on February 7, 2024

Have you heard of a social media assessment? Clinicians should include this in their initial evaluations of children and young adults to better inform their treatment plans.

Have you heard of a social media assessment? Clinicians should include this in their initial evaluations of children and young adults to better inform their treatment plans.

Anxiety

Revisiting the Mind-Body Connection

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on January 24, 2024

Exercise is now recognized as an important component of holistic care in managing mental health challenges. Here are 5 practical tips to get started.

Exercise is now recognized as an important component of holistic care in managing mental health challenges. Here are 5 practical tips to get started.

Trauma

The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Human Rights

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on January 10, 2024

In a world deeply suffering, mental health professionals play a crucial part in protecting human rights.

In a world deeply suffering, mental health professionals play a crucial part in protecting human rights.

Dementia

Dispelling Dementia Myths

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on November 15, 2023

Dementia is an often misunderstood diagnosis. Here are the myths and facts surrounding dementia, including how to differentiate between normal aging and dementia.

Dementia is an often misunderstood diagnosis. Here are the myths and facts surrounding dementia, including how to differentiate between normal aging and dementia.

Parenting

Myths About Breastfeeding: Is Breast Best?

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on November 1, 2023

You've probably heard that breastfeeding is the gold standard for feeding a baby, but many mothers have issues doing so. Here are the myths surrounding breastfeeding.

You've probably heard that breastfeeding is the gold standard for feeding a baby, but many mothers have issues doing so. Here are the myths surrounding breastfeeding.

Health

Incentivizing Value in Healthcare

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on October 18, 2023

The United States healthcare industry is one of the most advanced—and expensive—in the world. Here are some other frameworks for delivering value and quality care.

The United States healthcare industry is one of the most advanced—and expensive—in the world. Here are some other frameworks for delivering value and quality care.

Health

Do You Have to Be a Physician to Get Proper Medical Care?

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on October 4, 2023

What kind of patient gets the best medical care? The answer is, usually, a physician. Here are the reasons why, and how we should prioritize the patient-physician relationship.

What kind of patient gets the best medical care? The answer is, usually, a physician. Here are the reasons why, and how we should prioritize the patient-physician relationship.

Psychiatry

Why We Can’t Help Many of the Mentally Ill

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on September 20, 2023

Refusal of care is common during a mental health crisis. Psychiatric advance directives can ensure a patient's right to effective care. Why don't more doctors know about PADs?

Refusal of care is common during a mental health crisis. Psychiatric advance directives can ensure a patient's right to effective care. Why don't more doctors know about PADs?

Adolescence

Parental Support for Generation Z

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on September 6, 2023

When a Gen Z child needs parental support it can be tricky to know exactly how to help. Here are solutions and guidelines when confronted with a variety of tough situations.

When a Gen Z child needs parental support it can be tricky to know exactly how to help. Here are solutions and guidelines when confronted with a variety of tough situations.