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Psychiatry in Correctional Settings (April/May/June) | 2025

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Learning Objectives, Psychiatry in Correctional Settings, CHPR, April/May/June 2025

April 1, 2025

After reading these articles, you should be able to…

The Mental Health Toll of Los Angeles’ Wildfires

April 1, 2025

Victoria Hendrick, MD.

The recent devastating fires in Los Angeles underscore how disasters—whether fires, hurricanes, floods, or other climate events—can take a serious toll on mental health.

Managing Behavioral Crises Behind Bars

April 1, 2025

Brian Holoyda, MD, MPH, MBA

Correctional facilities are not just places of confinement; they are also intense environments where mental health crises can erupt unexpectedly.

Psychiatry in the Penitentiary: Navigating Mental Health in Custody

April 1, 2025

Amar Mehta, MD

In the past 10-15 years, we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of incarcerated individuals receiving mental health treatment.

Competency to Stand Trial: A Primer for Psychiatrists

April 1, 2025

Identifying and Treating Substance Use in Correctional Settings

April 1, 2025

Joshua Sonkiss, MD

Substance use in correctional settings is a hidden crisis that significantly impacts the health and safety of both patients and staff.

How Soon Is Soon Enough When Predicting Antipsychotic Nonresponse?

April 1, 2025

Alaina Burns, MD

How long should we wait before changing an antipsychotic that doesn’t seem to be working? A large multicenter study finds that minimal symptom improvement by weeks two to four strongly predicts treatment failure and suggests an earlier switch can improve outcomes in schizophrenia.

CME Post-Test, Psychiatry in Correctional Settings, CHPR, April/May/June 2025

April 1, 2025

By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credit.

Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Seventh Edition (2024) - Regular Bound Book
The updated 2024 reference guide covering the most commonly prescribed medications in psychiatry.
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General Psychiatry
KarXT (Cobenfy): The Breakthrough Antipsychotic That Could Change Everything
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Child Psychiatry
Understanding Climate Anxiety in Youth
More teens are saying they can’t sleep because they’re worried about the environment. Today, we’re asking: How do we respond to climate anxiety without pathologizing it?

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