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Psychologist Behind the 'Stanford Prison Experiment' Dies at 91

Philip Zimbardo was criticized for becoming an active participant in controversial study

Oct 21, 2024
A photo of Dr. Philip Zimbardo attending the The Stanford Prison Experiment premiere on July 15, 2015, in New York.
Late ED Doc's Secret Life; Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Florida; COVID Vaccine Lawsuit

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Oct 21, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Stroke Survivors Still Prescribed a 'Concerning' Amount of Benzos

Red flag in nationwide data despite improvement since 2013

Oct 17, 2024
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No Single Antipsychotic Offers Cognitive Benefit in Schizophrenia Disorders

And some should be avoided when cognitive deficits are a concern, study suggests

Oct 16, 2024
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15.5M Adults Have ADHD; Pediatric Social Media Harms; Loneliness Affects 1 in 5

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Oct 16, 2024
Illustration of a brain shaped maze.
State to Pay $13M After Shooter Drill Terrified Kids' Psych Hospital

Fifty children at the hospital will each receive about $60,000

Oct 15, 2024
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Opinion
Why Would a Promising Young Physician Take His Own Life?

The loss of William West Jr. forces us to consider the role of health systems in staff well-being

Oct 15, 2024
A photo of William Ballantyne West Jr., MD.
Docs Demand Trump's Medical Records; Anesthesiologist's Sex Crimes; Daily Loneliness

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Oct 15, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Study Suggests No Suicide Signal in Teens Prescribed GLP-1 Agonists

GLP-1 treatment was tied to lower risks of suicidal ideation, attempts vs lifestyle interventions

Oct 14, 2024
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Democratic Ob/Gyn Running for Open House Seat in Minnesota

Reproductive rights, cost of healthcare, and mental health central to Kelly Morrison's campaign

Oct 14, 2024
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Older Men's Connections Often Wither When They're on Their Own

Nearly one in four men over 75 live alone, leaving them vulnerable to depression and suicide

Oct 13, 2024
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Opinion
Election Got You Stressed and Anxious?

Here's how to maintain your composure when patients have differing views

Oct 13, 2024
A close up photo of a mail-in ballot for the 2024 presidential election.
Loneliness Tied to Alzheimer's and Dementia Risk

Feeling lonely also linked with cognitive impairment that's not dementia, meta-analysis shows

Oct 11, 2024
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Opinion
Back-to-Back Hurricanes Have Left Medical Disaster in Their Wake

Some thoughts for responders and leadership

Oct 11, 2024
An aerial photo of Asheville North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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