https://www.brainstimjrnl.com/article/S1935-861X(22)00218-2/fulltext

I was already planning on updating my site due to the next round of lectures coming, but some recent, um, unfortunate events on social media have pushed me to update earlier and potentially change how I do things. So - check out my new Linktree to various accounts! https://psychialove.com/social-media-linktree/

Also check out the good summary of the issues with the "Bystander Effect" https://platinumparagon.info/video-games-and-suicide/

I haven't had time to check out all of the video yet, but this looks like it could be a good resource - https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/divisions/collaborative-care-and-wellness/bush-francis-catatonia-rating-scale.aspx

See disclaimer. Wanted to post this here for history's sake, though it is a product of its specific audience and time. I'm working on an updated version - though by "working" I mean "will hopefully get to at some point!?!?!"

Pertinent: https://abimfoundation.org/news/letter-from-the-foundation/v-i-p-syndrome-can-lead-to-bad-care?fbclid=IwAR3A-efotTUYNZx1n47zmRm-U8ikCSBnkAUWM4-bdBJJNSKVk84ddtR0Q0w

tDCS for depression (or, more exciting for me, other neuropsychiatric indications) has always been one of those things that seems both flaky and potentially promising. It will be interesting to see if data is positive and if/how the device will be used (in clinic like rTMS? At home like CES?) and if it will evolve into actual good practice (like ECT, rTMS, etc.) or more shady / weak evidence (like CES, possible VNS.) Looks like they are doing a study and the FDA is considering clearing it for depression in the US.  https://soterixmedical.com/depression/news/2020/07/fda-grants-soterix-medical-ide-approval-for-home-based/35

Due to some of the, um, "special" state of social media currently, I've been reconsidering actually doing this site. For now, I'm playing around with Padlet (since I've trying to out for teaching) and I may use it as the front page of the site, with this as back-up.I mean, its been almost three years - something is better than nothing?

The website is staying in beta for longer that anticipated. Due to recent academic work, potential job offers, family changes, and ongoing computer issues, I've been spending more time doing either professional projects or off-line work. I think I need to basically set aside a day to spend on visuals, and then actually start posting. There is still some action on the twitter if you like random retweeting?

I have been doing some work on journal work, but that hasn't translated to much work on the site as of yet.  I'm still bogged down by computer issues, doing lectures / admin projects at work, and summertime activities / gardening. I want to use this site to tell some good stories about medicine, psychiatry, medical training, and life in general.  Much of these stories are humorous; however, I don't want it to ever feel like I am laughing at people with health issues.  I have an idea of how to do it, but I want to perfect it as…