The psychiatry community mourns the loss of Amy C. Brodkey, who passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at the age of 72. Brodkey was an advocate for women’s mental health and a fierce proponent for the expansion of services to meet their needs. Julio Licinio sends his condolences by reflecting on a key moment […]
Psychiatric illness in teens considered new COVID symptom
Research from the University of California, San Francisco draws interesting claims that may link mild COVID symptoms to teenage psychiatric illness. Julio Licinio discusses the evidence as published in JAMA Neurology: Researchers are now tapping into a new symptom of COVID-19 infection. In particular, the recent brief report published in JAMA Neurology suggests that developing […]
APA 2022 Annual Meeting: Social Determinants of Mental Health
Submissions for the 2022 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting must be received by 5 PM EST on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Psychiatrists and trainee psychiatrists who hold APA membership are encouraged to mark their calendars for the upcoming meeting. Adopting an optimistic perspective on the year to come, the American Psychiatric Association has already announced […]
Book Recommendations from a Psychiatry Expert
Whether you’re pursuing a career in psychiatry or simply curious to learn more about the conditions that can afflict the human mind, Julio Licinio recommends reading these titles: Personality Disorders in Modern Life by Theodore Milton Highlight: A wide range of conditions are discussed in Milton’s text, making it a staple title in the personal […]
How to Find a Psychiatrist Near You
While taking care of our physical health during the global pandemic, it’s important to remember that our mental health is just as important. In fact, as far as Julio Licinio and his fellow psychiatry professionals are concerned, taking care of your mental health is so critical that it also impacts your physical health. But where […]
