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99 Pubs and Zero Followers? Psychiatric Leadership in the Age of Influencers

Psychiatric Times

Psychiatric Leadership in the Age of Influencers Author(s): Raina Aggarwal, MD Social media shapes mental health discourse, but misinformation and self-diagnosis risks arise as non-professionals dominate the conversation.

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The Psychiatric Pipeline in Review: Quarter 2, 2025

Psychiatric Times

Trontinemab showed significant amyloid plaque reduction in Alzheimer's, validating Brainshuttle technology and prompting a phase 3 study. MindMed initiated a phase 3 study of MM120 for major depressive disorder, with results expected in the second half of 2026. Results are expected in 2026.

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Presenting Our August Theme: ADHD

Psychiatric Times

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 6 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD at some point. Do you have practice tips to offer your fellow mental health clinicians? children, highlighting its significant prevalence and rising diagnosis rates.

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Innovation Anxiety: Managing Stress in a Technologically Changing World

Psychiatric Times

Many individuals face stress & anxiety from pressure to keep pace in our world today, full of rapid technological changes.This fear may come with the need to get ahead of these changes and attempt to stay more up to date than one’s peers. Innovation anxiety can also stem from a lack of familiarity with a new technology.

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FDA Advisory Committee Votes Against Recommending Brexpiprazole Plus Sertraline for PTSD

Psychiatric Times

The age group of 39-50 has the highest prevalence, and women are 2 times more likely to have PTSD. The enrollment criteria were generally consistent across the 3 studies: participants were 18-65 years of age and had a diagnosis of PTSD, defined by the DSM-5 and confirmed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview.

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Intergenerational Gaps and the Role of Technology in Psychiatric Leadership: A Trainee’s Perspective

Psychiatric Times

Technology offers benefits like enhanced education but poses challenges such as reduced human connection and ethical concerns. Effective psychiatric leadership requires balancing generational and technological dynamics to foster collaboration and innovation.

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FDA Requires New Label Warning of Weight Loss Risk in Pediatric Patients Taking Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

SHOW MORE The FDA will update ADHD medication labels, warning of weight loss risks in children under 6, urging careful monitoring by health care professionals. Healthcare professionals should monitor weight and growth in young patients on these medications and consider alternative treatments if adverse effects occur.