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Looking ahead to holiday gatherings, events and activities may fill you with anticipation and excitement, along with a little angst. You may feel that build-up of anxiety as the holidays approach. https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/seven-ways-to-cope-with-holiday-stress
Seven Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress
Looking ahead to holiday gatherings, events and activities may fill you with anticipation and excitement, along with a little angst. You may feel that build-up of anxiety as the holidays approach. According to a recent APA poll, nearly one in three Americans expects to be more stressed this holiday season than last year.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Looking ahead to holiday gatherings, events and activities may fill you with anticipation and excitement, along with a little angst. You may feel that build-up of anxiety as the holidays approach. https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/seven-ways-to-cope-with-holiday-stress
People with SAD experience mood changes and symptoms similar to depression. The symptoms usually occur during the fall and winter months when there is less sunlight and usually improve with the arrival of spring. https://ow.ly/Z4Iv50XxtcO
November 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
People with SAD experience mood changes and symptoms similar to depression. The symptoms usually occur during the fall and winter months when there is less sunlight and usually improve with the arrival of spring. https://ow.ly/Z4Iv50XxtcO
“Psychiatrists, including physicians on a J-1 visa, provide critical psychiatric and mental health treatment throughout our country.” https://ow.ly/BIjf50XtCXS
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“Psychiatrists, including physicians on a J-1 visa, provide critical psychiatric and mental health treatment throughout our country.” https://ow.ly/BIjf50XtCXS
Why ‘Retail Therapy’ Makes You Feel Happier https://ow.ly/J26r50Xxt3L
Why ‘Retail Therapy’ Makes You Feel Happier
When you describe a shopping trip as “retail therapy,” you’re probably joking. But can shopping really help us feel better? A psychologist says it can. Find out why.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Why ‘Retail Therapy’ Makes You Feel Happier https://ow.ly/J26r50Xxt3L
The children of mothers who took serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) while breastfeeding had IQ scores similar to those of children whose mothers did not take SSRIs. https://ow.ly/h3Ii50Xx83F
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The children of mothers who took serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) while breastfeeding had IQ scores similar to those of children whose mothers did not take SSRIs. https://ow.ly/h3Ii50Xx83F
What makes a helpful, not harmful, school shooter drill? https://ow.ly/M6pP50XtCMu
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What makes a helpful, not harmful, school shooter drill? https://ow.ly/M6pP50XtCMu
To Be in the Moment https://ow.ly/quFv50XwRJT
To Be in the Moment
That is exactly what meditation and mindfulness have afforded me: the luxury to recognize and be present for these little moments. It turns out that these little moments where I notice my attention and can be fully present for the things that matter are the goal of meditation and mindfulness.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
To Be in the Moment https://ow.ly/quFv50XwRJT
Yet another treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) failed to receive FDA approval; here’s what happened. https://ow.ly/VSk550XtCv1
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Yet another treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) failed to receive FDA approval; here’s what happened. https://ow.ly/VSk550XtCv1
“One day, I wondered whether lithium itself might be part of the disease [process].” https://ow.ly/YQ3c50XtCjr
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“One day, I wondered whether lithium itself might be part of the disease [process].” https://ow.ly/YQ3c50XtCjr
Preventing PTSD in soldiers—rather than just treating symptoms—could significantly reduce health care costs and maintain high levels of troop effectiveness. https://ow.ly/8CGu50Xw2sf
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Preventing PTSD in soldiers—rather than just treating symptoms—could significantly reduce health care costs and maintain high levels of troop effectiveness. https://ow.ly/8CGu50Xw2sf
The phenomenon known as “diabetes distress” is increasingly appreciated as a barrier to patient self-management. Though it’s not in itself a psychopathology, diabetes distress is a potential risk factor for future psychiatric illnesses. https://ow.ly/3MZ550XtMMz
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The phenomenon known as “diabetes distress” is increasingly appreciated as a barrier to patient self-management. Though it’s not in itself a psychopathology, diabetes distress is a potential risk factor for future psychiatric illnesses. https://ow.ly/3MZ550XtMMz
The wait is almost over. Get ready for the 2026 Annual Meeting keynote announcement! https://www.psychiatry.org/am
November 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The wait is almost over. Get ready for the 2026 Annual Meeting keynote announcement! https://www.psychiatry.org/am
Career military psychiatrist Robert Marietta, M.D., M.P.H., explains why he loves his career...and why the military needs to do better by its service men and women seeking mental health and substance use treatment. https://ow.ly/8ZeY50XtC7V
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Career military psychiatrist Robert Marietta, M.D., M.P.H., explains why he loves his career...and why the military needs to do better by its service men and women seeking mental health and substance use treatment. https://ow.ly/8ZeY50XtC7V
Most patients testing a smartphone app for depression or anxiety engaged with the app at least once, and about six in 10 completed the required work. https://ow.ly/3jrb50Xv90L
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Most patients testing a smartphone app for depression or anxiety engaged with the app at least once, and about six in 10 completed the required work. https://ow.ly/3jrb50Xv90L
For individuals with chronic suicidality or longstanding psychosocial difficulties, cost-effective treatment is often long-term and involves the development of a secure therapeutic relationship. https://ow.ly/vrps50XtBJ5
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
For individuals with chronic suicidality or longstanding psychosocial difficulties, cost-effective treatment is often long-term and involves the development of a secure therapeutic relationship. https://ow.ly/vrps50XtBJ5
Patients without diabetes who took metformin along with their second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) to prevent weight gain had better adherence to their antipsychotic than those prescribed SGAs alone. https://ow.ly/w6FU50XukIT
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Patients without diabetes who took metformin along with their second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) to prevent weight gain had better adherence to their antipsychotic than those prescribed SGAs alone. https://ow.ly/w6FU50XukIT
Young men ages 16 to 28—aka “Generation Z”—who are online much of the day and have little or no social interaction outside of online activities are most likely to self-report dissatisfaction with their life and poor mental health. https://ow.ly/nctv50XtMaB
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Young men ages 16 to 28—aka “Generation Z”—who are online much of the day and have little or no social interaction outside of online activities are most likely to self-report dissatisfaction with their life and poor mental health. https://ow.ly/nctv50XtMaB
This International Men’s Day, we encourage open conversations, early support, and access to care. Asking for help is a sign of strength. Your mental health matters.
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This International Men’s Day, we encourage open conversations, early support, and access to care. Asking for help is a sign of strength. Your mental health matters.
Overall, beta-blockers were linked to increased reported odds of a nervous system–related event (such as dizziness) or a psychiatric event (such as hallucinations) compared with lisinopril or losartan. https://ow.ly/PhAC50Xt5TW
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Overall, beta-blockers were linked to increased reported odds of a nervous system–related event (such as dizziness) or a psychiatric event (such as hallucinations) compared with lisinopril or losartan. https://ow.ly/PhAC50Xt5TW
Knowing the likelihood of these side effects among different mood stabilizers can inform clinical decision making. https://ow.ly/WO3H50XtJHi
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Knowing the likelihood of these side effects among different mood stabilizers can inform clinical decision making. https://ow.ly/WO3H50XtJHi
Individuals who were contacted by care navigators within 24 hours of a positive screen for suicide risk had faster care initiation and better treatment retention. This crisis outreach led to sustained reductions in suicidal ideation, depressive, and anxiety symptoms over 6 months. bit.ly/4oTaAbw
November 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Individuals who were contacted by care navigators within 24 hours of a positive screen for suicide risk had faster care initiation and better treatment retention. This crisis outreach led to sustained reductions in suicidal ideation, depressive, and anxiety symptoms over 6 months. bit.ly/4oTaAbw
Dr. Lara Coughlin (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) joins AJP Audio to study looking at the impact of contingency management on all cause mortality in patients with stimulant use disorder. psychiatryonline.org/ajp/audio
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Dr. Lara Coughlin (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) joins AJP Audio to study looking at the impact of contingency management on all cause mortality in patients with stimulant use disorder. psychiatryonline.org/ajp/audio
NEW POLL | Americans are More Anxious than Last Year About the Upcoming Holidays; Health Care and the Economy Also Major Concerns for Many https://ow.ly/PqkK50XtBL7
Americans are More Anxious than Last Year About the Upcoming Holidays; Health Care and the Economy
As we head toward the year’s end, Americans are more anxious about the holidays than last year, according to the latest APA Healthy Minds Poll. Among U.S. adults, 41% say they anticipate more stress related to the holidays this year than last year, a notable increase over 2024 (28%) and 2023 (29%). Younger adults are more likely than older adults to anticipate more stress this year (49% of 18 to 34-year-olds, versus 27% of those 65+).
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November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
NEW POLL | Americans are More Anxious than Last Year About the Upcoming Holidays; Health Care and the Economy Also Major Concerns for Many https://ow.ly/PqkK50XtBL7
Thinking of getting tested for Alzheimer’s biomarkers? Consider your kidneys. https://ow.ly/7G4I50Xt5IR
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thinking of getting tested for Alzheimer’s biomarkers? Consider your kidneys. https://ow.ly/7G4I50Xt5IR
Dronabinol (synthetic THC) may be a safe and effective pharmacologic option for managing agitation in adults with Alzheimer’s disease. https://ow.ly/ttcs50XtqgK
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Dronabinol (synthetic THC) may be a safe and effective pharmacologic option for managing agitation in adults with Alzheimer’s disease. https://ow.ly/ttcs50XtqgK