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The Riggs Blog is a mix of news about clinical work, research and educational activities from the Austen Riggs Center, as well as a source for information beyond our walls that we find interesting and thought-provoking. Senior clinical experts, researchers, and editors review all clinical content on this blog before it is published.
“For a limited time, a special collection of articles on treating the suicidal patient is free access for all readers. The collection includes 12 articles from our Law and Psychiatry and Psychotherapy columns concerning Therapeutic Risk Management, Chain Analysis of Suicidal Ideation and Behavior, the Pros and Cons of Introducing a Suicide-Specific Diagnosis, Psychotherapy with the Suicidal Patient, and Balancing Confidentiality and Patient Care.”
This video series is taken from our Centennial Conference and features excerpts from many of the presentations – check back often or bookmark the Riggs Blog to see new videos.
Can a psychodynamic approach work for children with ADHD? Francine Conway, PhD, makes the case in support of that position in these select remarks from her presentation, “The ADHD Compassion Project: Dispelling the Illusion of Children with ADHD as the ‘Bad’ Other.”
The Erikson Institute of the Austen Riggs Center is pleased to announce the following two free events this week.
Each fall, Riggs Theatre 37 stages a production in the intimate Riggs Theatre located at 37 Main Street in Stockbridge on the second floor. This year’s production, On the Razzle, written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Kevin G. Coleman, will be performed nightly at 7:30 p.m. from Tuesday, December 10 through Sunday, December 15.
The December 1, 2019 edition of Medical Monday on WAMC Northeast Public Radio featured Austen Riggs Center Medical Director/CEO Eric M. Plakun, MD. On the program, Dr. Plakun spoke about a number of mental health topics and answered questions from listeners.
Select remarks from Peter Fonagy’s keynote address, “The Consequences of Losing Epistemic Trust: A Perspective from the UK on Mental Disorders that Persist and Resist Treatment.”
Austen Riggs Center staff members share why their work makes a difference.
Austen Riggs Center Medical Director/CEO Eric Plakun, MD, comments on the October 31, 2019 court filing alleging that Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is using overly restrictive clinical guidelines, developed by MCG Health (MCG), to deny medically necessary residential treatment for behavioral health care.
An exploration of the development of psychoanalysis in North America in the November 1 issues of Psychiatric News.
Caroline Reynolds’ presentation at Austen Riggs Center Centennial Conference Featured in Psychiatric News article by Mark Moran
Psychiatric News Senior Reporter Mark Moran attended the recent Austen Riggs Center Centennial Conference and has authored three pieces related to the conference in their October 18 issue, and an additional two in their November 1 issue.
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