In 1974, Ernest Becker was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for “The Denial of Death”. Fifty years later, we will highlight its keen interdisciplinary contributions and theories it has spawned (Terror Management Theory) in synthesizing ideas from philosophy, anthropology, and religion,…
Protection of patients’ privacy has always been a priority for psychoanalytic practitioners. Although prioritized and guaranteed, privacy has not been examined in light of the multiple theoretical perspectives psychoanalysts and psychotherapists use in their work with patients. The right to…
From smart phones and Chat GPT to sexbots, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing our intimacies, mentation, self-experience and soon, the field of psychoanalysis. Anxiety abounds regarding the presence of these hyper intelligences and the psychoanalytic community has a responsibility and…
Hospitals and health systems must be dedicated to improving the quality of care provided. Knowledge of the foundational principles of quality improvement is necessary for all healthcare providers. This activity outlines basic principles of quality improvement including how to write…
Gaps Adverse outcomes of addiction, unintentional overdose, and death resulting from inappropriate prescribing and nonmedical use of opioid analgesics continue to contribute to the public health crisis involving opioid use disorder and overdoses. It is critical that HCPs are knowledgeable…
A paradigm shift in circadian science is underway, exposing ethical tensions from a legacy of pervasive neglect of circadian disorders. This article canvasses ethical questions about stigma, justice, and accommodation that should be formally recognized to reconceive circadian care. Responding…
This commentary on a case describes how social determinants of health also contribute to insomnia and then suggests how to balance risks and benefits of different strategies for managing chronic insomnia. Behaviorally induced insufficient sleep syndrome can exacerbate morning side…
A star-filled sky has long been a source of awe and inspiration, and its loss adversely affects human, nonhuman, and environmental health. In one generation, this majestic nighttime overstory has been lost due to national and international overuse of light-emitting…
Short sleep duration, poor sleep quality, and irregular timing of sleep are prevalent sleep troubles for children, but fully assessing children’s sleep environments and effectively promoting children’s overall sleep health is nearly impossible during brief clinical encounters. This commentary on…
This roundtable discussion will begin with an overview of the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) truth and reconciliation initiative and perspectives from minoritized physician group leaders on how lessons learned from the experiences of Canadian physicians might be applied in the…
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