The authors of a study that recently appeared in the The Lancet set out to address that important question. And it’s that study that Dr. S. Nassir Ghaemi chose as his "Top Paper" of the year. Dr Ghaemi, who is professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Director of the Mood Disorders Program at Tufts Medical Center, will discuss the highlights of that study -- and what it might mean for your practice.

Olfactory reference syndrome (ORS) may be more common than generally recognized, according to Dr. Katharine Phillips—a leading expert on this disorder. Those with ORS believe they emit an offensive body odor that is not perceived by others—and they spend many hours a day preoccupied with negative thoughts about their perceived odor. They are at are at high risk for depression, social isolation, and suicide. Here, Dr. Phillips briefly discusses this intriguing disorder.

A physician writes: I'm busy establishing a private practice in a city where the market for mental health services is competitive. I've been looking over the websites of fellow psychiatrists who have established practices, and found that a few of their sites included testimonials from patients. Are patient testimonials an ethically appropriate means of informing the public about my services?

A physician writes: Like millions of Americans, I've joined Facebook. I really enjoy it because it conveniently lets me stay in touch with my friends. I don't tell my patients that I have a Facebook profile, but many patients tell me about their Facebook activities during therapy. How should I respond if a patient "friends" me? Can I continue to enjoy social networking while still maintaining my professional boundaries?

A physician writes: I’m one of the only psychiatrists practicing in this area. What am I realistically supposed to do when I see one of my patients in public? Whenever I go to the gym or library or grocery store, I see several patients I’m actively treating. Some want to say hello and some want to socialize. My response so far has been to try to avoid them.

One of the country’s leading experts on career development offers guidance on job resources; on practicing alone, in a group or clinic or hospital, or in a government facility; on presenting your academic credentials most effectively; on locum tenens practice; on consulting for insurance companies or Medicare; and on alternatives to full-time practice.

One of the country’s leading experts on career development offers guidance on job resources; on practicing alone, in a group or clinic or hospital, or in a government facility; on presenting your academic credentials most effectively; on locum tenens practice; on consulting for insurance companies or Medicare; and on alternatives to full-time practice.

One of the country’s leading experts on career development offers guidance on job resources; on practicing alone, in a group or clinic or hospital, or in a government facility; on presenting your academic credentials most effectively; on locum tenens practice; on consulting for insurance companies or Medicare; and on alternatives to full-time practice.

One of the country’s leading experts on career development offers guidance on job resources; on practicing alone, in a group or clinic or hospital, or in a government facility; on presenting your academic credentials most effectively; on locum tenens practice; on consulting for insurance companies or Medicare; and on alternatives to full-time practice.

One of the country’s leading experts on career development offers guidance on job resources; on practicing alone, in a group or clinic or hospital, or in a government facility; on presenting your academic credentials most effectively; on locum tenens practice; on consulting for insurance companies or Medicare; and on alternatives to full-time practice.