Leo Sher, M.D. Marcus Aurelius brings to mind that the real tragedy isn’t death itself, but a life lived passively, without purpose, courage, or joy. Too often, people move through their days mechanically, following routines that keep them safe but unfulfilled. Many people come to this realization only when time has already slipped away. They […]
Leo Sher, M.D. Physical exercise plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving mental health. Regular physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, neurotransmitters that enhance mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Exercise also lowers levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, promoting a sense of calm and […]
Leo Sher, M.D. My note entitled “Cardiac effects of electroconvulsive therapy and psychiatric malpractice” has been published online ahead of print in the World Journal of Biological Psychiatry (1). In this note, I commented on the recently published article “Cardiac effects of electroconvulsive therapy – A systematic review” in the same journal (2). In their […]
Leo Sher, M.D. A research report titled “Trends in and predictors of physician attrition from clinical practice across specialties: A nationwide, longitudinal analysis” was recently published online ahead of print in the Annals of Internal Medicine (1). In this study, researchers from Connecticut, California, and Massachusetts examined national trends in physician attrition from clinical practice […]
Leo Sher, M.D. A research report, “Suicide attempt history in veterans receiving treatment for gambling disorder: Demographic and psychiatric associates” has been published in Military Medicine online ahead of print (1). The authors performed a retrospective analysis of data from 603 United States veterans who received inpatient treatment for gambling disorder at a Veterans Affairs […]
Leo Sher, M.D. My invited commentary, “Advanced suicide risk assessments and suicide medical malpractice” has been published in the Evidence-Based Nursing (1). The Editors of the Evidence-Based Nursing invited me to comment on the article, “Storytelling in care: leveraging narrative identity and suicide narratives for advanced suicide risk assessments” that was published in the Journal […]
Leo Sher, M.D. My article, “Testosterone and suicidal behavior in women” has been published in the QJM: An International Journal of Medicine online ahead of print (1). A summary of my article is below: Testosterone may affect mood and behavior in women. Depression is closely associated with suicidal behavior. Five studies of the relation between […]
Leo Sher, M.D. A research report, “Private equity among US psychiatric hospitals” has recently been published in JAMA Psychiatry (1). Researchers from Missouri and Connecticut studied trends in private equity ownership of psychiatric hospitals from 2013 through 2021 and the cross-sectional association between private equity ownership and hospital staffing and quality The authors compared characteristics […]
Leo Sher, M.D. Today, we publish an interview with an eminent American psychiatrist, Dr. Robert G. Stern. Robert G. Stern, M.D. is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and Director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in New Jersey. Leo Sher: What is the most important issue in […]
Leo Sher, M.D. My article entitled “Loneliness and suicidal behaviour in military veterans” has been published in the International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice online ahead of print (1). A summary of the article, “Loneliness and suicidal behaviour in military veterans”: Loneliness can be defined as a subjective distressing experience that results from perceived […]
