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APNA Position: Nurse Assessment & Management of Suicide Risk

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

APNA suicide competencies address a gap in suicide prevention efforts and should be inclusively and equitably disseminated to the diverse population of practicing nurses to increase safety and provide an example of best practice for nursing assessment of hospitalized patients who may be at risk for suicide.

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Fighting Injustice in the Past and the Present: Charles Prudhomme, MD

Psychiatric Times

Explore the courageous journey of Charles Prudhomme, MD, a pioneer in psychiatry who challenged systemic racism and fought for desegregation in mental health.

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Psych 101: What Is Tapping?

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Proponents say that manually stimulating acupressure points can ease a variety of maladies.

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Are We Sober Yet?

Mad in America

M y sobriety ended when I was fifteen years old. The first drug I ever took was Lexapro. I was an angry young man growing up, and Lexapro took my anger from me. My second drug was alcohol, years after Lexapro became part of my daily diet. To this day, I can remember staring at the cold can of Coors Light in disbelief at how good it made me feel. Alcohol and Lexapro were pure energy and euphoria.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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The application of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Care: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 19 June 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Wenyu Zhang, Qian Zhang, Peng Wang, Xiaohua Zhou, WU Yulan

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Staying Grounded: The 3-3-3 Rule for Anxiety 

Clear Behavioral Health

There are many situations that can magnify your anxiety, and having a coping strategy to stay grounded can help you navigate and overcome these situations without escalating them into an anxiety or panic attack. The 3-3-3 rule for anxiety can help you calm yourself when your anxiety spikes [1]. Anxiety is a common condition in the United States, with about 3.1% of the population having a diagnosed anxiety disorder [2].

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Misophonia: When sounds become toxic

Chipur

Sound can be wonderful - and torturous. Most of us don’t like the sound of a jackhammer or booming audio system. But when routine life sounds - chewing, sipping drinks, squeaky shoes - become troublesome, there may be a problem. So, “Misophonia: When sounds become toxic.

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Past Lives, Death, Dying, and the Afterlife

Psychiatric Times

H. Steven Moffic, MD, examines the intersection of death, dying, and the afterlife through personal stories and psychiatric insights in this thought-provoking discussion.

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Identification of potential shared biomarkers for schizophrenia and epilepsy by combinative bioinformatics strategies

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 19 June 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Heng Zhang, Zijiao Ding, Yongjun Li, Minjian Wang, Zhiyu Liu, Yu Qian, Kailun Cui, Jian Chen, Jiaxin Luo, Huixin Li, Yuna Shen, Shihao Jia, Rui Tao, Suqi Song

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Promoting Insomnia Management in the Context of Psychiatric Symptoms

Psychiatric Times

Explore the complex relationship between insomnia and mental health, and learn more about effective treatments like CBT-I for better sleep and well-being.

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Dr. Deb - Untitled Article

Dr. Deb

Conscious aging is an offshoot of the 1987 model of successful aging, which was defined as an elderly person moving through the last chapter of life without disease and disability. Aging can be a challenge, especially when one lives with depression , but it’s also a time of great opportunity. The approach of conscious aging invites such possibility by encouraging you to find answers, significance, and enlightenment from within while also tending to your depressive symptoms.

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BONUS: Pop Culture Catchup

Therapy for Black Girls

In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by our incredible producers for a fun and insightful conversation about some of the pop culture moments that have been giving us life lately. We’re diving into Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour and what it means for how we understand Black womanhood and creativity, unpacking the emotional and spiritual layers of the new film Sinners , and reflecting on the quiet power of the Netflix series Forever.

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Poll: Do You Believe in an Afterlife?

Psychiatric Times

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Kids Are in Crisis. Could Chatbot Therapy Help?

The New York Times -- Mental Health

A number of companies are building A.I. apps for patients to talk to when human therapists aren’t available.

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Iron overload: The hidden culprit behind early Alzheimer’s in Down syndrome

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

USC researchers have uncovered a hidden driver behind the early and severe onset of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome: iron overload in the brain. Their study revealed that individuals with both conditions had twice the iron levels and far more oxidative damage than others. The culprit appears to be ferroptosis, an iron-triggered cell death mechanism, which is especially damaging in sensitive brain regions.

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Virginia Man Convicted in Attempted Church Shooting Gets 25 Years

The New York Times -- Mental Health

The man, who was convicted in March, was armed when he was arrested during a church service in Haymarket, Va., in 2023.

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The Week in Review: June 16-20

Psychiatric Times

Stay informed with this week's highlights, including more on the clozapine REMS, the termination of the 988 LGBTQ+ specific services, and the intersection of sex and psychiatry!

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MIA Writer Peter Sterling’s Memoir of Global Engagement

Mad in America

In a publication titled Memoirs of Global Engagement , MIA writer Peter Sterling tells of his path to a life of “global engagement.” The post MIA Writer Peter Sterling’s Memoir of Global Engagement appeared first on Mad In America.

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Old Roses

Psychiatric Times

"White roses, tiny and old, flare among thorns by the barn door.

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