Opinion
Back at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting again, in person
I went to the APA annual meeting in New Orleans and am so glad I did.
Opinion
Depression in homeless patients: What can be done?
We need more action to provide appropriate and compassionate care for those who are unhoused and ill.
Opinion
It feels like COVID is closing in
How can we as a psychiatric community get us through this pandemic?
Opinion
COVID-19, hearings on Jan. 6 attack reignite interest in PTSD
Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie says she counsels patients with PTSD about “three buckets” of treatment.
Opinion
Lessons learned from battlefield can help civilian psychiatrists
Like combat troops, health care workers step back from their own needs in favor of the mission, several experts say.
Opinion
COVID-19 and the psychological side effects of PPE
If health care workers cannot tolerate PPE, use desensitization- and anxiety-reducing techniques to help them. said Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie....
Opinion
Human sitters in the COVID era
There are really no data upon which to base any sound ethics judgment about what should be tried, said Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie.
Opinion
Psychiatric patients and pandemics
We have decided to restrict visitors out of the concern that one may infect a ward of patients and staff.
Opinion
What psychiatrists can do to prepare for the coming pandemic
Encourage patients to have an adequate supply of medications, said Dr. Cam Ritchie.
Opinion
Preventing suicide in the military
Dr. Cam Ritchie discusses the many efforts taken by the military aimed at suicide prevention.
Opinion
For most veterans with PTSD, helping others is a lifeline
Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie says treatment should be structured so that patients can continue to work.
Article
Talking to military service members and veterans
Dr. Ritchie, a former military and current VA psychiatrist, offers advice to civilian clinicians about how to connect with service members and...
