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JOURNAL DIGEST | Emergency department (ED) patients with agitation who received droperidol required fewer subsequent doses of antipsychotics or benzodiazepines compared with their peers who received haloperidol. https://ow.ly/2mvJ50XKvix
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
JOURNAL DIGEST | Emergency department (ED) patients with agitation who received droperidol required fewer subsequent doses of antipsychotics or benzodiazepines compared with their peers who received haloperidol. https://ow.ly/2mvJ50XKvix
In the survey, roughly 80% of both members and staff agreed with the statement “APA’s 2030 Strategic Plan is comprehensive, actionable, and aligns APA’s unique strengths with the unmet and emerging needs of psychiatrists and patients.” https://ow.ly/ViPu50XKv6q
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In the survey, roughly 80% of both members and staff agreed with the statement “APA’s 2030 Strategic Plan is comprehensive, actionable, and aligns APA’s unique strengths with the unmet and emerging needs of psychiatrists and patients.” https://ow.ly/ViPu50XKv6q
Individuals between the ages of 25 and 64 who are on Medicaid had a higher rate of suicide in 2020 than people in that age group in the general population. https://ow.ly/4BiC50XNM5i
December 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Individuals between the ages of 25 and 64 who are on Medicaid had a higher rate of suicide in 2020 than people in that age group in the general population. https://ow.ly/4BiC50XNM5i
Holidays can be complicated. Taking time to acknowledge your feelings is an act of care. Help and resources are available. https://ow.ly/wGoL50XO1Lt
December 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Holidays can be complicated. Taking time to acknowledge your feelings is an act of care. Help and resources are available. https://ow.ly/wGoL50XO1Lt
It is true that lawyers sometimes want opinions from treating doctors, and courts occasionally allow that; nevertheless, combining the two is routinely considered medically and forensically unethical, and may be counter to judicial rules. https://ow.ly/W9KO50XKuVc
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It is true that lawyers sometimes want opinions from treating doctors, and courts occasionally allow that; nevertheless, combining the two is routinely considered medically and forensically unethical, and may be counter to judicial rules. https://ow.ly/W9KO50XKuVc
Cannabis products that primarily contain cannabidiol (CBD) bring little relief to people with chronic pain, while products high in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) slightly reduce pain severity but come with stronger side effects. https://ow.ly/og2g50XNM1z
December 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Cannabis products that primarily contain cannabidiol (CBD) bring little relief to people with chronic pain, while products high in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) slightly reduce pain severity but come with stronger side effects. https://ow.ly/og2g50XNM1z
Holiday movies offer mental health benefits https://ow.ly/lANi50XNKVm
Holiday movies offer mental health benefits, experts say
Holiday movies offer measurable mental health benefits by providing comfort and nostalgia during stressful times.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Holiday movies offer mental health benefits https://ow.ly/lANi50XNKVm
By committing the Strategic Plan Framework in writing and making it available to all members, we ensure that as an organization we will be accountable and equipped to formulate strategies to achieve our defined objectives and goals in a measured manner. https://ow.ly/tlGS50XKufM
December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
By committing the Strategic Plan Framework in writing and making it available to all members, we ensure that as an organization we will be accountable and equipped to formulate strategies to achieve our defined objectives and goals in a measured manner. https://ow.ly/tlGS50XKufM
Individuals largely misinterpret the instructions when completing the most commonly used depression screening tool, the PHQ (Patient Health Questionnaire), raising concerns about its validity. https://alert.psychnews.org/are-patients-filling-out-the-phq-screener-correctly
December 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Individuals largely misinterpret the instructions when completing the most commonly used depression screening tool, the PHQ (Patient Health Questionnaire), raising concerns about its validity. https://alert.psychnews.org/are-patients-filling-out-the-phq-screener-correctly
For many, the holidays are “the most wonderful time of year,” while for others, they represent the opposite. https://ow.ly/vIew50XNiCT
Here’s Help for Holiday Loneliness
Loneliness remains one of the country’s most persistent health challenges, a condition that can be exacerbated during the winter months’ holidays.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For many, the holidays are “the most wonderful time of year,” while for others, they represent the opposite. https://ow.ly/vIew50XNiCT
Got the holiday blues? Here's why holidays don't always feel joyful https://ow.ly/L93350XNixY
Got the holiday blues? Here's why holidays don't always feel joyful
Experts explain why the holiday season can lead to depression, how winter affects mood and what people can do to cope.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Got the holiday blues? Here's why holidays don't always feel joyful https://ow.ly/L93350XNixY
MEDCHECK | The vaping cessation aid cytisinicline was among the first nine recipients of the FDA’s pilot test for its Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) program. https://ow.ly/Vwj850XKtMS
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
MEDCHECK | The vaping cessation aid cytisinicline was among the first nine recipients of the FDA’s pilot test for its Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) program. https://ow.ly/Vwj850XKtMS
Psychiatrists must thoroughly understand their legal responsibilities and potential liabilities when entering into professional relationships with NPs. https://ow.ly/J9C950XKtEu
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Psychiatrists must thoroughly understand their legal responsibilities and potential liabilities when entering into professional relationships with NPs. https://ow.ly/J9C950XKtEu
The party drugs are getting stronger. People are still doing them. https://ow.ly/jlyM50XKpT5
The party drugs are getting stronger. People are still doing them.
Ecstasy or molly is often linked to festival and rave culture. But the so-called party drug carries far more risks today than it did decades ago.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The party drugs are getting stronger. People are still doing them. https://ow.ly/jlyM50XKpT5
While ethics guidance regarding gifts or donations from patients to their physicians is generally clear—that is, they should be a small token of appreciation—it is less so when the donations are being made to hospitals or academic institutions. https://ow.ly/G7oO50XKtrQ
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
While ethics guidance regarding gifts or donations from patients to their physicians is generally clear—that is, they should be a small token of appreciation—it is less so when the donations are being made to hospitals or academic institutions. https://ow.ly/G7oO50XKtrQ
On Thursday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed two rules that would prevent most hospitals from providing gender-affirming care—including puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery—for transgender youth. https://ow.ly/Nz4o50XMKWw
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On Thursday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed two rules that would prevent most hospitals from providing gender-affirming care—including puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery—for transgender youth. https://ow.ly/Nz4o50XMKWw
A common question asked when discussing the integration of psychiatric pharmacists into practice is “What is a psychiatric pharmacist?” https://ow.ly/wU5v50XKtil
December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A common question asked when discussing the integration of psychiatric pharmacists into practice is “What is a psychiatric pharmacist?” https://ow.ly/wU5v50XKtil
Nearly one in five valproic acid (VPA) prescriptions filled between 2017 and 2022 went to women of childbearing age, most commonly for mood disorders and migraine. https://ow.ly/7j8O50XLHub
December 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Nearly one in five valproic acid (VPA) prescriptions filled between 2017 and 2022 went to women of childbearing age, most commonly for mood disorders and migraine. https://ow.ly/7j8O50XLHub
In regards to today’s HHS actions, please see APA’s Position Statement on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth https://ow.ly/ql5950XLJHb
December 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
In regards to today’s HHS actions, please see APA’s Position Statement on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth https://ow.ly/ql5950XLJHb
We’re proud to congratulate APA CEO & Medical Director Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.B.A., on joining the CMSS Board of Directors.
December 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We’re proud to congratulate APA CEO & Medical Director Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.B.A., on joining the CMSS Board of Directors.
APA congratulates its members who were recognized for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Membership in the National Academy is considered one of the highest honors for medical professionals. https://ow.ly/41Q550XKt5h
December 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
APA congratulates its members who were recognized for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Membership in the National Academy is considered one of the highest honors for medical professionals. https://ow.ly/41Q550XKt5h
Just six common symptoms of depression were responsible for the link between depression in middle-age and future dementia. https://ow.ly/CL3l50XL3jZ
December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Just six common symptoms of depression were responsible for the link between depression in middle-age and future dementia. https://ow.ly/CL3l50XL3jZ
"While many enjoy the holidays, this is a time of year that can be fraught with stress for some, driven by various circumstances such as finances, family relations, and grief,” said APA President Theresa Miskimen Rivera, M.D. “ https://ow.ly/sbGx50XL740
December 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"While many enjoy the holidays, this is a time of year that can be fraught with stress for some, driven by various circumstances such as finances, family relations, and grief,” said APA President Theresa Miskimen Rivera, M.D. “ https://ow.ly/sbGx50XL740
Yanayirah said that the program begins with a simple message for mothers: “You are not alone, you will not be blamed, and with medical support you can get better.” https://ow.ly/i4G650XJOmR
December 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Yanayirah said that the program begins with a simple message for mothers: “You are not alone, you will not be blamed, and with medical support you can get better.” https://ow.ly/i4G650XJOmR
Robotic cats and dogs that purr, bark, and respond to touch may help bolster positive feelings of older adults who live at home. https://ow.ly/GYJ850XKuz0
December 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Robotic cats and dogs that purr, bark, and respond to touch may help bolster positive feelings of older adults who live at home. https://ow.ly/GYJ850XKuz0