SPOTLIGHT -
What a Difference a Year Makes for Juneteenth Day and the Truth
Explore the significance of Juneteenth, its historical context, and the ongoing challenges of truth and equity in mental health care.
Assessing the Effectiveness of the “No Kings” Protests
Let's examine the effectiveness of recent protests, peaceful rallies, innovative strategies, and their impact on social change.
Father’s Day and Men’s Mental Health
Let's explore the evolving role of fathers, societal shifts, and the impact of gaming on male identity and mental health.
Integrating Redemption in Psychiatry, Part 3: A Nod to the Late Brian Wilson
Making redemption more explicit in psychiatry will increase the study of its possible influence and connections.
Redemption in Psychiatry, Part 2: Collegial Reactions
What do readers think of redemption in psychiatry?
Rallying for Public and Immigrant Mental Health Amidst the Parading of Military Might
Mental health: it is time to do what is needed now or it will be more extensive and expensive later.
Redemption in Psychiatry
How can we apply the principles of redemption in psychiatry?
Enhancement Psychiatry
What role should performance enhancers and even AI play in psychiatry and human interactions?
Something Funny Happened on the Way to the Goldwater Rule
H. Steven Moffic, MD, ponders the interesting story behind the Goldwater Rule, and whether it remains useful as is.
Whither Psychiatry? Faster, Higher, Stronger—Together
Taking a page from the Olympics, psychiatry needs to work faster, higher, and stronger--together.
The Psychiatrist Ethics of “Take Care of Yourself and Each Other”
Although medical ethics prioritizes the patient, should the clinician get more equal consideration?
DEI Concerns in Psychiatric Organizations
Psychiatric professionals express concern over the impact of federal changes on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in mental health care.
Learning About the Polycrisis of Mental Health and Well-Being
How do psychiatrists feel about the current polycrises? “Overwhelmed.”
Rally for Mental Health: Boldly Going Where Psychiatry Has Never Gone Before!
Psychiatrists united in Los Angeles for a rally, advocating for mental health funding amidst growing concerns over service cuts and societal challenges.
Psychiatry’s Wrong Bet
Explore the urgent need for collaboration in mental health to combat societal crises and promote prosocial behavior for a healthier future.
Giving Witness: Current Social Psychiatric Concerns of the Yale Medical School Class of 1971
Experts reflect on health, justice, and personal experiences in today's turbulent landscape.
Other May 5 and Related Mental Milestones
Let's look at the intersection of history, identity, and mental health through personal reflections and significant events that shape our lives today.
I’m Like Who?
Check out this reflective analysis of a notable graduation speech and its personal implications.
Our Humanitarian Award One Year Later
H. Steven Moffic, MD, explores the intersection of humanitarian needs and mental health, advocating for compassion amidst global crises and personal challenges.
May 5: Mental Health Milestones on My Birthday
Explore the significance of May 5th through historical milestones in mental health, culture, and personal reflections on connection and resilience.
Maydays! For Mental Health Month
Let's examine the intersection of mental health and psychiatry, highlighting positive milestones and insights for well-being in daily life.
Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! For our May Day Mental Health
May Day highlights the urgent need to address physician burnout while promoting lifestyle changes for better mental health for everyone.
In Memoriam: Captane Thomson, MD, A Captain of Psychiatry
Captane Thomson, a pioneering psychiatrist, leaves a legacy of innovation in mental health and a life rich in adventure and family.
Another Spiritual Alliance: The Pope and a Renowned Psychiatrist in India
Prominent psychiatrist Roy Kallivayalil, MD, honors Pope Francis, highlighting his compassion and influence on mental health and social well-being.
In Memoriam: Pope Francis, a Compassionate Champion of Mental Health
Pope Francis' legacy intertwines mental health advocacy with spirituality, promoting compassion and reducing stigma in the Church and beyond.
A Response to Mark S. Komrad, MD, DFAPA: My Main Concern Was With Personal Autonomy and Dignity, Not Physician-Assisted Suicide
Exploring the complexities of assisted dying, ethical dilemmas, and the evolving role of physicians in end-of-life decisions.
It’s Earth Day 2025! Let’s Celebrate 15 Years of Going Green in Psychiatric Times
Happy Earth Day! What terms should we be using to describe our current climate situation? Let’s decide.
An Earth Day and Mourning the Pope Preview: A Dance to Heal the World
The use of arts in psychiatry has been a healing and therapeutic tool of care, though unfortunately decimated over the years by cuts in funding.
Undue Anxiety in Our Political Times: How to Respond
At this time of great importance for religion, we see an increase in political anxiety.
The Arson Attack: Anti-Semitism, Politics, Mental Disorder, or More
The arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro might have happened for a number of reasons…