Fri.Feb 28, 2025

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Dear Psychiatrist: I Almost Died Under Your Care

Mad in America

D ear Psychiatrist, As an educator of 20 years, I often reflect on the good and bad semesters Ive had. I sometimes cringe at some of the silly or stupid comments I said and also think about things I included in lessons that didnt have much to do with the unit we were studying at the time. I ask myself, What was I thinking? But what you do is far more important and far-reaching, literally involving the lives of your patients.

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Las drogas digitales nos tienen enganchados. Esta psiquiatra ve una salida

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Anna Lembke, psiquiatra y autora de Generacin dopamina, quiere que encontremos el equilibrio en un mundo de tentacin y abundancia.

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Are You a Cat Person or a Dog Person? Here's What Psychology Has to Say

Very Well Mind

Are you a dog person or a cat person? And if you relate to one more than the other, what does this say about your personality? Learn about the psychology of being a cat vs. dog person.

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Learning How to Actively Listen: In Conversation With Stephen McLeod-Bryant, MD

Psychiatric Times

The president of Black Psychiatrists of America shares his thoughts on making a difference for Black communities, the removal of the REMS for clozapine, and more.

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21 Rare Ways To Find Your Life Purpose As A Woman

Sanity Daily

5/5 - (1 vote) Rare ways to find your life purpose as a woman and make your life worth living every day. Who can give this power to you? Me? Your spouse? Your parents? Your in-laws? ONLY YOU. There is a very thin line between can and can’t, just a difference of an apostrophe as you see it and as you apply it. But the willingness to travel the road and overcome that line is all that matters and changes the story of your life.

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In Memoriam: Alvin F. Poussaint, MD, A Model of Black Mental Health

Psychiatric Times

Remembering Alvin F.

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The Art of Guiding Young Adults with ADHD Into the World

ADDitude

The Age of Uncertainty is upon us. In this era, delayed adulthood (not necessarily a failure to launch) is the new normal, in no small part because Gen Z is less hopeful about the future than prior generations. Jumping headfirst into economic, social, and environmental upheaval is understandably not appealing, and so young adults pull back. This generation faces unparalleled challenges, but the themes of emerging adulthood remain constant: identity exploration and feelings of in-betweenness.

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Day # 162: Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorder

Bullet Psych

Today we will discuss sedative-hypnotics, focusing on benzodiazepines, but also discussing barbiturates and Z-drugs. Today's post includes an introduction, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical pearls, management of intoxication and withdrawal, and treatment. Today's Content Level: Intermediate Introduction 1 , 2 Sedative-hypnotics (aka anxiolytics) are a class of medications that depress the central nervous system (CNS), primarily used to treat anxiety , insomnia ,

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Psychodermatology: An Opportunity for Collaboration Among Health Care Professionals

Psychiatric Times

In this CME article, learn more about the opportunity for collaboration with dermatologist, psychologist, and social worker peers to improve patient mental health.

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Tips for Estimating Power in Complex Statistical Models

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Many of us are proud to have learned sophisticated statistical methods like structural equation modeling and multilevel modeling and are eager to use these methods to test increasingly sophisticated hypotheses. But before we can get our next grant or publish our next article, we come face to face with the dreaded power analysis. Advanced statistics classes almost never teach us how to estimate power to test innovative hypotheses embedded in complex models.

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The Week in Review: February 24-28

Psychiatric Times

Here are highlights from this week in Psychiatric Times, including a special report on psychiatric symptoms of celiac disease and the potential dangers of cannabis use in older patients.

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LGBT+ Research in the Department of Psychiatry

Department of Psychiatry News

A summary of what some of how some of our research groups are undertaking research with LGBT+ people in the department.

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Black History Month in Review

Psychiatric Times

Recap Psychiatric Times Black History Month coverage, including welcoming a new sports psychiatry section editor and a clinical conversation on using CBT to empower Black patients.

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Available Office Space (click to view)

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

Ellicott City for Mental Health Practitioners seeking a professional and inviting space.Amenities: Wi-Fi, copier, fax, waiting rooms, staff kitchen, adequate parking, and handicapped access.AvailableFull/Part time with acomfortable and friendly atmosphere with Active in-office Listserv for referrals and consultations (40-50 current members).Easily accessible via routes 40, 29, 32, 70, and 695.

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Dennis S. Charney, MD, Discusses the Last 40 Years in Psychiatry and Shares his Hopes for the Future

Psychiatric Times

Dennis S. Charney, MD, celebrates the 40th anniversary of Psychiatric Times discussing the history of psychiatry and where he hopes the future lies.

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Employment Ads (click to view)

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

Endless Possibilities For Psychiatrists at Sheppard Pratt: Applicants must be board certified or board eligible and have a current Maryland-issued license at the time of hire. Some positions require an on-call schedule. Current openings include: Service Chief for Emergency Psychiatry Services : GBMC – A Sheppard Pratt Partner | Towson, MD Service Chief: Adult Autism and Intellectual Disability Unit | Towson, MD Service Chief: The Center for Eating Disorders| Towson, MD Click to see all ope

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An Overview of Disaster Psychiatry

Psychiatric Times

Learn more about the 5 principles of intervention that serve as guidance for developing practices after disasters and mass violence.

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MPS News: March 2025

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

MPS News: March 2025 In this Issue: Vote in 2025 MPS Election Lifetime of Service Nominations February Council Minutes New Climate Interest Group Legislative Committee Updates 2025 MPS Committee Sign-Ups Advocacy Alert MPS Annual Meeting Maryland News FY24 MBP Annual Report Member Accomplishments Climate Corner APA News Medicare Updates

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February in Review: Updates on the Psychiatric Treatment Pipeline

Psychiatric Times

Check out the pipeline updates from February!

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