Overcoming Addiction, Googling Patients, and More from APA ’s 2017 Annual Meeting

Highlights of day four coverage from APA ’s Annual Meeting include two tales of patient recovery, the ethical and clinical questions you should consider beforeGoogling your patients, and debates over the value of genetic tests in psychiatric practice.Through tomorrow,Psychiatric News is delivering an evening digest of some of the day ’s highlights—from the lecture halls to the exhibit floor. Whether you are here in San Diego or at home, these reports will convey the excitement and outstanding scientific program being presented at this year’s meeting.From Depths of Addiction to Triumph of Recovery: ABC Journalist Shares Story of Strength and InspirationDuring the 2017 William C. Menninger Memorial Award Lecture Monday, Elizabeth Vargas delivered a candid address, describing the evolution of her alcoholism and its roots in a gripping anxiety she experienced since childhood.Read More>Author Cahalan Tells a Tale of the Art and Science of Clinical Care“I know what it is like to lose your grip,” author Susannah Cahalan said during the Opening Session on Sunday. “I have come back intact, and I hope I can share with you the perspective of a patient. I want to offer you a view from the inside of psychosis, hallucinations, and delusions.”Read More>Rep. Tim Murphy Wins Javits AwardRep. Tim Murphy (R-Pa.), who spearheaded the effort for mental health reform in Congress, received APA ’s 2017 Jacob K. Javits Award for Public Service.Read More>To Google or Not to ...
Source: Psychiatr News - Category: Psychiatry Tags: addiction APA Gives Back ’s 2017 Annual Meeting Elizabeth Vargas genetic testing Googling Javits Award military mental health psychosis psychosomatic medicine Rep. Tim Murphy Susannah Cahalan Source Type: research