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Rationale for Clozapine Trial
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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
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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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Urological Commentary on Ketamine-Associated Uropathy
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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
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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
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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
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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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From Today’s Observations to Tomorrow’s Standards in Women’s Psychiatry
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November 3, 2025

The authors comment on a recent study of treatment use and preference in women with mood disorders.
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Context Matters in Treatment Preference of Women With Mood Disorders: Reply to Świeczkowski et al
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November 3, 2025

The authors reply to Świeczkowski and colleagues’ letter regarding their recent study
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Racemic Ketamine vs Esketamine in Treatment-Resistant Depression: The Overlooked Role of Arketamine
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October 29, 2025

The authors comment on a recent chart review by Meisner et al.
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Brain Injuries, Illness, and Treatment in Sports
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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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Complicated Grief: Is There a Role for Naltrexone?
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September 23, 2025

The authors discuss prolonged grief disorder and the use of medications like naltrexone as a potential treatment.
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Knowledge of ECT for Catatonia
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September 11, 2025

The authors comment on a recent study by Kaur et al assessing what internists and neurologists know about catatonia.
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Featured Letter to the Editor Research

AI Hears More – But Does Less – in Primary Care
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January 28, 2026

A new study finds that AI ambient scribes create richer mental health notes but are linked to fewer diagnoses, prescriptions, and referrals.
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Factors Associated with Revisiting the Emergency Department due to Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents
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January 28, 2026

Within 6 months of the initial emergency department (ED) visit, 21.7% of patients who initially attended the ED for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors returned for the same reason.
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FDA Fast-Tracks Otsuka’s Novel ADHD Drug
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January 27, 2026

The FDA has granted priority review to Otsuka’s centanafadine, a first-in-class ADHD drug candidate for children, adolescents, and adults.
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Reframing the Discussion on Finasteride and Neuropsychiatric Safety
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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
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December 17, 2025

Dr Brezis replies to a letter by Tringali and Tringali regarding his recent article.
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Psychosis Screening in Genetic Disorders
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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
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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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Burnout in Psychiatric Doctors Before and After COVID-19: A Critical Commentary
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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
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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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