Position Statement on Psychiatric Hospitalization of Children and Adolescents

Position Statement on Psychiatric Hospitalization of Children and Adolescents

Position Statement on Proposed Legislation on Guns on College and University Campuses

Position Statement on Proposed Legislation on Guns on College and University Campuses

Position Statement on Prior Authorizations for Psychotropic Medications

Position Statement on Prior Authorizations for Psychotropic Medications

Position Statement on Minimum Necessary Guidelines for Third-Party Payers for Psychiatric Treatment

Position Statement on Minimum Necessary Guidelines for Third-Party Payers for Psychiatric Treatment

Position Statement on Homosexuality (Call for International Action to Repeal Discriminatory Legislation)

Position Statement on Homosexuality (Call for International Action to Repeal Discriminatory Legislation)

Xenophobia, immigration and mental health

Prepared by the Committee on Hispanic Psychiatrists While prejudice is defined as an evaluation (usually negative) of a social group or individual that is significantly based on their group membership, xenophobia can be considered a form of negative prejudice directed against a national or ethnic group. Historically, xenophobia has been associated with various large scale destructive acts of violence between peoples or by persons against other persons belonging to the “other” group. These in

The use of restraint and seclusion in correctional mental health care

This resource document discusses the use of seclusion or restraint for purposes of mental health intervention in jails and prisons, in contrast to its use for correctional purposes (i.e., specifically custody reasons).** The use of seclusion or restraint for mental health reasons is an emergency measure to prevent imminent harm to the patient or other persons when other means of control are not effective or appropriate.

Guidelines for psychiatric “fitness for duty” evaluations of physicians

Psychiatrists are often called upon to evaluate a physician’s fitness for duty. Specific questions may center on the presence of psychiatric or neuropsychiatric impairment. In these cases, the psychiatrist may be asked to examine the physician, prepare a report of detailed diagnostic findings and treatment options, and offer an opinion regarding fitness for duty.

Approaches to Address Patient Access to Important Personal Items While Psychiatrically Hospitalized

This resource document is a guide for psychiatrists to use to evaluate and manage patient access to personal items during inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Differences between types of psychiatric hospitals, including civil, forensic, child and adolescent, and long-term state hospitals will be reviewed.

Opposition to Cannabis as Medicine

The medical use of cannabis has received considerable attention as several states have voted to remove civil and criminal penalties for patients with qualifying conditions. Yet, on a national level, cannabis remains a schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the most restrictive schedule enforced by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) (1). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), responsible for approving treatments after appropriate and rigorous study, has not approv

Social Determinants of Mental Health in Children and Youth

The field of psychiatry is at a historic precipice in advancing a more equitable society and mental health care system. A deeper understanding of the interplay between social determinants and mental health conditions is critical and is a core skill of structural competency.

Seclusion or Restraint

This resource document is intended to support psychiatrists and other healthcare clinicians who may utilize seclusion or restraint.