Residents’ Corner
For Residents
Postop analgesia in Saudi Arabia and the United States: A resident’s perspective
I had the opportunity to experience first-hand acute postoperative pain management in both the United States and Saudi Arabia.
For Residents
Neurosurgical treatment of OCD: Patient selection, safety, and access
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is typically a severe, chronic illness in which patients have recurrent, unwanted thoughts, urges, and...
For Residents
The impact of COVID-19 on adolescents’ mental health
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of a wide range of individuals, its adverse effects have been particularly detrimental...
For Residents
Why we should be scrutinizing the rising prevalence of adult ADHD
In patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stimulants reduce impulsivity and improve attention and focus.
For Residents
Caring for Muslim patients who fast during Ramadan
Ramadan is one of the obligatory pillars in Islam during which healthy Muslims are required to fast from dawn until sunset every day for 1 month...
For Residents
Borderline personality disorder: Remember empathy and compassion
Oh, great!” a senior resident sardonically remarked with a smirk as they read up on the next patient in the clinic.
Residents’ Corner
Reflections on providing on-call overnight care for psychiatric patients
Dr. Jacqueline Posada says results from her “emotional pain scale” for residents show the physically and emotionally taxing nature of being on...
Residents’ Corner
A trainee’s path to fighting addiction
Dr. Saeed Ahmed urges more residency trainees to get involved in addiction psychiatry.
Residents’ Corner
Personal models of illness
Dr. Posada shows how cognitive flexibility or reframing can shape the lives of patients and loved ones.
Residents’ Corner
Do you talk about marijuana with your patients?
Educating patients about the risks tied to cannabis use is our responsibility.
Residents’ Corner
Transgender patients face mental health challenges
What I thought would be a typical morning at the major county hospital – if that were ever possible on a psychiatric emergency unit (EU) – quickly...