Letter to the Editor

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CTRA, Stress, and Yoga
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February 24, 2026

The authors examine the historical context of stress, the neurobiological mechanisms of conserved transcriptional response to adversity and stress, and how yoga practices counteract its effects.
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Psychotropic-Related Aspiration Hazards
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February 10, 2026

The authors discuss the importance of a choking prevention policy to identify those at heightened risk for choking hazards, particularly psychiatric patients.
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Lysing Catatonia to Uncover the Driving Illness
Letter to the Editor

January 29, 2026

The author comments on a recent PCC article and offers an alternative diagnostic perspective.
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Clarifying the Delirium in Bell’s Mania: Reply to Intrator
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January 29, 2026

The authors respond to a letter to the editor commenting on their article.
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Rationale for Clozapine Trial
Letter to the Editor

January 28, 2026

Dr Mattes comments on a recent article examining the use of clozapine versus other antipsychotic options.
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The Position of Clozapine in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: Reply to Mattes
Letter to the Editor

January 28, 2026

Dr Andrade replies to a letter about his article on factors affecting choice of clozapine versus other antipsychotics.

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Burnout in Psychiatric Doctors Before and After COVID-19: A Critical Commentary
Letter to the Editor

December 1, 2025

The authors comment on a recent meta-analysis by Johnson and colleagues.
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Exposure Therapy for Perinatal OCD: Navigating Evidence and Discomfort
Letter to the Editor

November 17, 2025

Although patients and providers must be prepared for the temporary distress associated with exposure and response prevention, it remains the most effective nonpharmacologic treatment for OCD.
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From Today’s Observations to Tomorrow’s Standards in Women’s Psychiatry
Letter to the Editor

November 3, 2025

The authors comment on a recent study of treatment use and preference in women with mood disorders.
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Psychosis Screening in Genetic Disorders
Letter to the Editor

December 4, 2025

The author discusses routine monitoring for the development of psychotic symptoms among individuals with rare genetic disorders that confer risk for psychosis.
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Culturally Adaptive Mental Health Care
Letter to the Editor

December 2, 2025

The author discusses the culturally adaptive work of Dr Vidya Sagar, whose mid-20th-century innovations in family-centered care laid the groundwork for India’s unique trajectory in community psychiatry.
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Brain Injuries, Illness, and Treatment in Sports
Letter to the Editor

October 2, 2025

In their letter to the editor, the authors discuss the need for sports psychiatry and neurology to be viewed as a central part of the sports medicine field.
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Featured Letter to the Editor Research

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Intranasal Tapentadol Dependence
Case Report

February 26, 2026

The authors present 2 cases of intranasal tapentadol dependence marked by rapid tolerance and significant physical and psychological issues.
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Practice Relevance as the North Star: A Message From the Editor
Editorial

February 26, 2026

Dr Culpepper, Editor in Chief, outlines manuscript selection criteria for the PCC, prioritizing clinical relevance to primary care and frontline psychiatric settings, and thanks peer reviewers for their service.
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Understanding the Impact of Moral Injury
Rounds in the General Hospital

February 26, 2026

Healing of moral injuries requires truth-telling, communal recognition, and moral repair—not just medication or cognitive restructuring.
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Urological Commentary on Ketamine-Associated Uropathy
Letter to the Editor

January 26, 2026

The author comments on a recent article reviewing ketamine-associated uropathy in therapeutic and nontherapeutic settings.
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Ketamine-Associated Uropathy in Therapeutic Contexts: Reply to Abdelrahman
Letter to the Editor

January 26, 2026

Dr Andrade responds to a letter commenting on his recent review of ketamine-associated uropathy in therapeutic and nontherapeutic settings.
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Kratom-Induced Psychosis
Letter to the Editor

January 8, 2026

The author comments on the complexity of substance-induced presentations, particularly those related to newly available psychoactive substances such as kratom.
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Semaglutide for Alcohol Use Disorder
Letter to the Editor

January 1, 2026

The authors explore potential mechanisms underlying the relationship between GLP-1 agonists and AUD as well as studies evaluating semaglutide for AUD.
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Reframing the Discussion on Finasteride and Neuropsychiatric Safety
Letter to the Editor

December 17, 2025

The authors comment on a recent article by Brezis, who argues that finasteride is causally linked to depression, suicidality, and other neuropsychiatric reactions.
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Finasteride-Induced Neuropsychiatric Reactions: No Room for Complacency
Letter to the Editor

December 17, 2025

Dr Brezis replies to a letter by Tringali and Tringali regarding his recent article.

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