Adam M Brenner, John Coverdale, Enrico G Castillo, Richard Balon, Mary K Morreale, Eugene V Beresin, Andreea L Seritan, Lia A Thomas, Rashi Aggarwal, Anthony P S Guerrero
{"title":"What We Are Allowed to Say: Academic Freedom and Teaching Racial Disparities in Psychiatry Education.","authors":"Adam M Brenner, John Coverdale, Enrico G Castillo, Richard Balon, Mary K Morreale, Eugene V Beresin, Andreea L Seritan, Lia A Thomas, Rashi Aggarwal, Anthony P S Guerrero","doi":"10.1007/s40596-025-02155-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-025-02155-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7069,"journal":{"name":"Academic Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144101012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Personal and Expert Testimony of Substance Abuse : What Is It Like To Be an Addict? Understanding Substance Abuse. By Owen Flanagan. Oxford University Press, New York, NY; 2025. ISBN 978-0-199-38892-9; pp 300; $24.99 (hardback).","authors":"Richard Balon","doi":"10.1007/s40596-025-02154-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-025-02154-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7069,"journal":{"name":"Academic Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143960653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nicholas A M Ruiz-Huidobro, Shashwat Kala, Sydney Gray, Rebecca Lopez, Michelle A Silva
{"title":"Experiential Outcomes Among Student Volunteers Providing Mental Health Support in a Student-Run Free Clinic.","authors":"Nicholas A M Ruiz-Huidobro, Shashwat Kala, Sydney Gray, Rebecca Lopez, Michelle A Silva","doi":"10.1007/s40596-025-02153-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-025-02153-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Student-run free clinics are primary care clinics committed to providing medical care to uninsured or underinsured individuals. The HAVEN Free Clinic has a department dedicated to mental health called the Behavioral Health Department (BHD). Volunteers include undergraduates and health professional graduate students from the schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, as well as the Physician Associate Program. Licensed faculty supervise students in conducting screenings, providing psychoeducation, and facilitating referrals; volunteers also participate in didactic sessions and weekly case discussions. This brief report presents the reported experiences and perceived impact among a group of student volunteers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Study participants (n = 30) comprised current and former student volunteers who completed a mixed-methods survey. The surveys were collected retrospectively and gathered quantitative and qualitative data to understand the perceived personal and professional impact associated with volunteering in a behavioral health department at a student-run free clinic.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Survey results revealed that volunteering improved students' cultural awareness, confidence initiating referrals, and comfort recognizing emotional distress. There was also improved consciousness surrounding systemic issues (e.g., inadequate access to health insurance) affecting mental health and greater intention to pursue careers that include care to the medically underserved. Limitations include the limited number of respondents and non-behavioral outcomes for patients and students.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study suggests that exposure to a medically underserved immigrant patient population in a student-run free clinic and volunteering in BHD to provide mental health support contributed to students' development as culturally informed future healthcare professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":7069,"journal":{"name":"Academic Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143955388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Geriatric Bootcamp.","authors":"Anne Waniger, Linda R Ferrie, Ericka E Tung","doi":"10.1007/s40596-025-02151-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-025-02151-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7069,"journal":{"name":"Academic Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143965172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jason Luong, Jasmine Prasad, Ewen Shengyao Huang, Jakob Hutter, Sean McWatt, Cecilia Brassett, Dana Stearns, Mandeep G Sagoo, Dinesh Bhugra, Geoffroy Noel, Andrew Molodynski, Anette Wu
{"title":"The State of Mental Health in Medical Students in 2023 from 18 Countries.","authors":"Jason Luong, Jasmine Prasad, Ewen Shengyao Huang, Jakob Hutter, Sean McWatt, Cecilia Brassett, Dana Stearns, Mandeep G Sagoo, Dinesh Bhugra, Geoffroy Noel, Andrew Molodynski, Anette Wu","doi":"10.1007/s40596-025-02143-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-025-02143-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In recent years, it is increasingly apparent that medical students are particularly susceptible to mental health problems. The most recent cohort of medical students experienced the effects of COVID-19 prior to matriculating into their programs, a critical period for their transition to adulthood. This study aims to quantify these effects alongside the current mental well-being of students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In Fall 2023, participants from 18 countries were recruited from the International Collaboration and Exchange Program (ICEP), a global networking program for health professions students. An online survey was distributed to gather insights into their overall mental health and primary sources of stress. Validated questionnaires were used to assess mental well-being: Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI), General Health Questionnaire 12 (GHQ-12), and CAGE questionnaire, a screening test for problematic alcohol consumption.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 507 ICEP participants, 357 (70.4%) responded to the survey. Results revealed that 52.1% of participants identified academic studies as their primary source of stress. The OLBI screened 36.3%, 50.1%, and 50.1% positive for burnout, disengagement, and exhaustion, respectively. The GHQ-12 identified 33.1% of participants to be in psychological distress, and the CAGE showed 5.9% of participants had experienced issues with alcohol.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These results indicate that a significant percentage of participants experienced symptoms indicative of poor mental well-being, a consistent finding across the regions studied. Given the diverse regions captured in this sample, these findings warrant further attention.</p>","PeriodicalId":7069,"journal":{"name":"Academic Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143955711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Two Worlds of Pain.","authors":"Tyler C Kung","doi":"10.1007/s40596-025-02152-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-025-02152-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7069,"journal":{"name":"Academic Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143955380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andreea L Seritan, Lawrence E Kaplan, Tammy Duong, Alissa Peterson, Erick Hung, A Moses Lee, Emma Samelson-Jones, Andrew D Krystal, Bruce L Miller
{"title":"Clinical Neurosciences Training for Psychiatry Residents: Implementing the Competency-Based Medical Education Framework.","authors":"Andreea L Seritan, Lawrence E Kaplan, Tammy Duong, Alissa Peterson, Erick Hung, A Moses Lee, Emma Samelson-Jones, Andrew D Krystal, Bruce L Miller","doi":"10.1007/s40596-025-02145-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-025-02145-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7069,"journal":{"name":"Academic Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143958037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breanna C Keepers, Melissa R Arbuckle, Deborah L Cabaniss
{"title":"No Prep? No Problem: Making Journal Club Accessible.","authors":"Breanna C Keepers, Melissa R Arbuckle, Deborah L Cabaniss","doi":"10.1007/s40596-025-02148-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-025-02148-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7069,"journal":{"name":"Academic Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143957854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alan H Shu, Carol A Mathews, Susan M Voglmaier, Matthew E Hirschtritt
{"title":"Minding the Research Mentorship Gap During Psychiatry Residency.","authors":"Alan H Shu, Carol A Mathews, Susan M Voglmaier, Matthew E Hirschtritt","doi":"10.1007/s40596-025-02144-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-025-02144-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7069,"journal":{"name":"Academic Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143958708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yekaterina Angelova, Roaa Jambi, Marie Thearle, Chibuzo Ukonu, Omar Mirza
{"title":"A Penny Learned: A Pilot Study on Financial Confidence and Wellness in Urban Community Hospital Psychiatrists.","authors":"Yekaterina Angelova, Roaa Jambi, Marie Thearle, Chibuzo Ukonu, Omar Mirza","doi":"10.1007/s40596-025-02147-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-025-02147-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This pilot study examines the perceived value of financial education and whether a brief didactic intervention improves financial confidence and sense of well-being for attending and resident psychiatrists.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An anonymous survey was administered to attending and resident psychiatrists before and after a brief seminar on common financial topics. Aggregate data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Unpaired t-tests were used to compare the pre- and post-seminar data due to anonymity of responses and high attrition rate.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 36 participants (14 men and 22 women) who completed the pre-seminar survey, 7 (19%) had student loans, 30 (83%) had no prior financial education, 33 (92%) considered financial literacy valuable, and 28 (78%) believed that finances were related to wellness. Financial confidence was normally distributed and averaged 54% of the possible maximum. Men trended toward higher financial confidence (p = 0.06). Financial confidence was not associated with age, race, level of training, or debt. Burnout was generally low in this cohort. No significant differences in the perceived value of financial literacy, relationship between finances and wellness, or financial confidence before and after the financial seminar were identified (p = 0.37), though the post-seminar survey had only 14 (39%) respondents.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although the power of this study was insufficient to demonstrate an association between formal didactics and improvement in financial confidence and burnout, psychiatrists perceive significant value in such education. Findings additionally suggest possible gender differences in financial confidence, reflecting larger systemic inequities in physician financial wellness.</p>","PeriodicalId":7069,"journal":{"name":"Academic Psychiatry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143958707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}