Psychiatric News

SPECIAL REPORT | Targeting behavioral change traditionally has been viewed as disruptive to psychoanalytic treatments. However, in recent years, such treatments have proliferated in the form of manualized, focused psychodynamic psychotherapies. ow.ly/aaqr50WkCB5

The stereotype of the ‘tortured artist’ has been around for centuries. But is it accurate—or helpful? ow.ly/MNUc50WkCoh

People who walked more were less likely to die of any cause or contract a number of serious health outcomes, including depression and dementia. ow.ly/M5yg50WvqSe

ADVOCACY | Group of Six Urges Senate to Protect Access to Care; APA Expresses Concern Over Proposed Cuts in Mental Health Infrastructure; APA’s District Branches Advocate for Patient Safety. ow.ly/6Esg50Wj66O

While my training began in social science, I’ve since grown into a research space where artificial intelligence and machine learning have become essential tools in a mission that keeps me up at night: understanding and preventing suicide. ow.ly/QgR450Wj56n

FROM THE PRESIDENT | Over the course of this year, I plan to share information related to empowering our psychiatric workforce, including discussing viable solutions that require continued advocacy efforts. ow.ly/SBrA50Wj6nO @American Psychiatric Association

For International Self-Care Day, learn how to incorporate self-care into your daily life by reading our blog ow.ly/GSoB50WuYWI

The 5K raises awareness and funds for the MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program. Donate through July 31, 2025, to support community grantees addressing youth mental health needs: ow.ly/p2hX50WuGuE

More than 30% of physicians and dentists said they prefer not to work with patients with an opioid use or stimulant use disorder, a significantly higher rate than reported for other conditions that carry stigma such as HIV (9%), depression (9%), or even alcohol use disorder…

APA’s then–president-elect urged lawmakers to protect Medicaid, improve access to integrated care, and support patients with substance use disorders. ow.ly/ZKQc50Wj5Hw @APAPsychiatric

A protein known as KIBRA may be the crucial ingredient for maintaining the stability of neuronal synapses charged with storing a memory for years or even decades. ow.ly/bM2L50WiIjv

EDITOR'S DESK | Do we really “show up” when logging in? Is a virtual connection anything but a “virtual” connection? Do we multitask or are we distracted? ow.ly/bz5550Wj5Qq

Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain (CBT-CP) delivered either by a remote health coach or via a self-guided online program can reduce pain severity among patients. ow.ly/tg0p50Wujqj

This month in PN, see what psychiatrists have to say about psychodynamic approaches to behavioral change, blood test for detecting amyloid plaques, AOT evaluation, and more. ow.ly/jylz50WiIi0

On behalf of Editor in Chief Adrian Preda, M.D., I’d like to formally announce our next specialty area of focus: women and gender. We’ll be launching this section in an upcoming issue of Psychiatric News. ow.ly/Swkt50WmvX5 @APAPsychiatric

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | The recent decision to temporarily stay enforcement of the 2024 final rule under the MHPAEA delays important protections meant to ensure fair treatment for people seeking mental health and substance use care. ow.ly/wpIp50Wj5yL

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging by several months, even among individuals who did not get infected with the virus. ow.ly/9eov50WtvRR

Right now, our nation stands at a crossroads marked by uncertainty and division, leading many to feel overwhelmed or powerless. Yet, our patients cannot afford for us to remain silent or passive. ow.ly/l5Wu50WmvRt

April 20, also known as 420 Day, is an unofficial counterculture holiday in recognition of cannabis. It is also a day of increased cannabis-related emergency department (ED) visits. ow.ly/2im550WmkPA

A patient with paranoid delusions was transferred by ambulance from an outpatient psychiatric clinic to the ED of an acute care hospital on a physician’s emergency certificate. At the ED, the patient was found to have a gun on his person. ow.ly/vpfG50WsEiX

Older patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD) are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia than their peers who respond to treatment. ow.ly/IoMY50WsQv6