Psychiatric Times December 6, 2024
Vincenzo Di Nicola, MPhil, MD, PhD, FCAHS, DLFAPA, DFCPA

Key Takeaways

  • Syndemics reveal the clustering of diseases within social groups, exacerbating health disparities and highlighting the importance of targeting vulnerable populations.
  • The child mental health crisis is debated, with concerns about access to care, the prevalence inflation hypothesis, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
  • Loneliness is declared an epidemic, with digital technology increasing isolation, despite its intent to maintain relationships.
  • Psychiatry is shifting towards psychotherapy, emphasizing social determinants and interdisciplinary approaches, while addressing the treatment gap and integrating diverse methodologies.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity…

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