Opinion

The kids may not be alright, but psychiatry can help
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
As we look at the challenges faced by young people, reframing mental illness is more important now than ever.
Opinion

Many sources of PTSD are cause for concern
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
Against the backdrop of long COVID, gun violence, political and economic turmoil, it is important that clinicians understand how to recognize and...
Opinion

Ukraine and PTSD: How psychiatry can help
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
PTSD symptoms can be debilitating, and the mental health community needs to begin putting supports in place now to address the trauma in Ukraine...
Opinion

Confusing messages on COVID taking a psychological toll
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
“I am worried about the impact of these confusing messages on the psyche of our patients.
Opinion

COVID-19: Delta variant is raising the stakes
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
Doctors have a special responsibility to make the case for vaccination – especially now, said Dr. Robert T. London.
Opinion

COVID-19 fallout makes case for promoting the mental health czar
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
I have been making the case for creation of a high-level mental health post for quite some time, says Dr. Robert T. London.
Opinion

COVID-19: Helping patients overcome what might feel like an existential crisis
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
Mental health professionals have a lot of work to do, said Dr. Robert T. London.
Opinion

Can experiencing bigotry and racism lead to PTSD?
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
People who feel threatened just for who they are might experience PTSD, said Dr. Robert T. London.
Opinion

COVID-19, school reopenings, and safety: What should we tell parents?
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
Mental health professionals need to intervene early and provide support for remote learners who experience anxiety and depression, said Dr. Robert...
Opinion

Is COVID-19 leading to a mental illness pandemic?
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
Physicians can empower people by helping them to develop skills aimed at focusing on positive aspects of life, said Dr. Robert T. London.
Opinion

Elizabeth Wurtzel helped clear the air on stigma
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
“Prozac Nation” author’s honesty was good for psychiatry, Dr. Robert T. London writes.
Opinion

Will changing the names of psychiatric medications lead to better treatment?
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
Dr. Robert T. London wonders whether the new Neuroscience-based Nomenclature Project will be good for patient care.
Opinion

Memories, flashbacks, and PTSD in NYC
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
A lot of PTSD remains undiagnosed – partly because clinicians tend to look for the disorder only after major traumatic events, Dr. Robert T....
Opinion

Could group CBT help survivors of Florence?
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
Supportive, educational, and interactive group therapy might help those suffering from the aftereffects of catastrophic weather events.
Opinion

More data show value of CBT for PTSD, anxiety, depression
- Author:
- Robert T. London, MD
An expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy calls on physicians who treat people with mental illness to learn how to use the modality.