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The Times looks back at the life and accomplishments of Dr. Herbert Pardes (1934 to 2024), former Chair of our department and Executive Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute.

Paul Appelbaum, MD, says that it may be time to rethink standards for involuntary commitment without necessarily returning to the low bar that existed decades ago.

Jack Drescher, MD, professor of clinical psychiatry, explains the importance of gender-inclusive phrases like “pregnant people.”

David Hellerstein, MD, a professor of clinical psychiatry, notes that patients who come off antidepressants too quickly can experience “brain zaps” and other side effects.