While there is a lot of research to support the association between physical activity and mental well-being, two studies provide evidence that activity may have a causal role in achieving a better mood.

Nearly 1 in 10 adults in rural settings receives opioid prescriptions from primary care health professionals.

A prescription drug rule proposed by the Trump administration would bar drugmakers from giving rebates to plans, resulting in higher premiums for Medicare Part D enrollees across the board. The ultimate impact on prices at the pharmacy counter remains unclear.

Many psychiatrists are using their communication skills to help educate the public about a range of topics including medical cannabis, wellness initiatives, and new innovations in psychiatry research.

In numerous public institutions, especially in the 1950s, the sleeping arrangements for patients with mental illness or mental retardation lacked any semblance of privacy or dignity. The above photo is from the June 1961 issue of APA’s journal Mental Hospitals, now Psychiatric Services.

Though any patient who discontinues or greatly reduces an antidepressant dose is at risk of experiencing flu-like symptoms and insomnia, those taking paroxetine—the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) with the shortest metabolic half-life—may be at greatest risk.