Robert Klitzman, MD, professor of psychiatry, addresses the ethical and health concerns that must be considered in tackling the obesity epidemic and broader public health challenges.
A Columbia study shows a simple smell test and memory exam can predict cognitive decline as accurately as costly brain imaging, offering a more affordable and accessible way to assess dementia.
Dr. Mark Olfson suggested one means of expanding mental health treatment is to train and empower primary care doctors to serve as front-line providers.
“Unlike homosexuality, we wanted to retain a gender category so that people could access services, and insurance coverage for hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries," said Dr. Jack Drescher.
“The fact that he's talking about suicidal thoughts and mental illness in this way is just the kind of thing we need to be talking about to help prevent suffering and suicide,” Dr. Kelly Posner says.
"Despite recent progress in increasing the likelihood that US adults with serious psychological distress receive mental health treatment, nearly 1/3 still receive no treatment," said Dr. Mark Olfson.
Dr. Michael Grunebaum thinks the drug should no longer be relegated to a last-line treatment. “It makes sense that it move up in the treatment algorithm in E.R.s and inpatient units,” he said.
Taking stimulant drugs or supplements can't make you smarter, but they could make you more focused, which would allow you to get more done, Dr. Philip Muskin says.