Stephen Raffle, MD, is an experienced psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist based in Kentfield, CA. In addition to managing Stephen M. Raffle, MD, & Associates in Kentfield, CA, he spends time engaging with a number of professional organizations, including the American Psychiatric Association.
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) maintains two monthly journals: The American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Services. The American Journal of Psychiatry stands as the most widely read journal of its kind in the world, exploring relevant psychiatric topics such as the impact of cardiovascular disease on individuals living with psychiatric disorders and improved treatment outcomes for alcohol use disorder, anorexia, opioid use disorder, and more. Recent articles include mental health perspectives on the discussion surrounding modern police reform.
Psychiatric Services, meanwhile, was established in 1950 and emphasizes research reports regarding the delivery of mental health services. The journal is particularly focused on individuals living with serious mental illnesses and the treatments they receive through community programs.
Both the American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Services are available to read online at www.psychiatry.org. The website features a variety of related services, ranging from psychiatric podcasts to Editor’s Choice, which is a collection of articles from around the web on a specific psychiatric topic.
