David Gratzer

Physician & Psychiatrist, Author, International Man of Mystery

[David Gratzer @DavidGratzer]

Youth Self-Injury

This week, the new @JAMAPediatrics study, drawing data from 12 countries. @dr_nr_saunders et al find an annual increase over 2+ decades. Also, lithium as king (@TheBJPsych), and high-risk human-AI engagement (@lena_pl in @TheCJPsych). https://t.co/bVfVfMSJP2

[Psychiatric News @PsychiatricNews]

Roughly one in five adolescents in the United States uses chatbots for mental health advice—and more than half of those users don’t disclose that use to anyone else. https://t.co/odWfgfZTLv

[David Gratzer @DavidGratzer]

First day. @SinaiHealth

[David Gratzer @DavidGratzer]

Concealing Mental Health Problems & TikTok

This week, the new @JMIR_ study drawing on TikTok post by @ChloeRoske et al. Also, cannabis in Canada (@TheCJPsych), and antidepressants & the 2-4 week "kick in" myth (@TheCJPsych). https://t.co/bVfVfMSJP2

[Sinai Health @SinaiHealth]

Mount Sinai Hospital has achieved Magnet® recognition with Distinction - reserved for the world's top Magnet® organizations. Mount Sinai remains the only hospital in Canada to receive this honour for nursing excellence and patient care.

Learn more: https://t.co/CKabLYF5r5

[Simone Vigod @simonevigod]

New Study Suggests Online Mental Health Support Can Help During Pregnancy And Postpartum - Today's Parent - thanks for highlighting our MOVIN program - we have spots open if you live in Ontario, Canada and are seeking help for depression/anxiety! https://t.co/PLzYW1zX3d

[Psychiatric News @PsychiatricNews]

Algorithmic outputs can flatten the nuanced reality of lived experience. Standardized formulations can miss what makes each person’s suffering unique. https://t.co/cUSTUWR98a

[David Gratzer @DavidGratzer]

"As a doctor, I was a little embarrassed to be using ChatGPT." Dr. Helen Ouyang describes her use of AI - as a patient. https://t.co/sqQN3v2eQZ

[John Torous, MD MBI @JohnTorousMD]

A Vacant Surgeon General’s Office Issues a Warning About Screen Time https://t.co/PsOEx2Cpui via @NYTimes

[Unity Health Toronto @UnityHealthTO]

Unity Health and Sinai Health are partnering to bring a new era of connected care to Toronto, through the implementation of @SinaiHealth’s new Epic electronic patient record (EPR) system. https://t.co/mrORPCPjmF

[Sena G. @MDSenaGok]

It was truly an honor to present alongside @JohnTorousMD and @DavidGratzer from JAMA Psychiatry Author Interviews and Quick Takes podcasts at the 2026 APA Annual Meeting!🎙️

#Meded #APA2026 #Psychiatry #MedicalEducation #Podcasting #PsychEd

[JMIR Publications @jmirpub]

Day 2 at #APAAM2026 🎙️ Excited to tune in to JMIR Mental Health EIC, John Torous’s (@JohnTorousMD) session on podcasting and how audio is shaping conversations in digital mental health.

#DigitalHealth #MentalHealth #Podcasting

[David Gratzer @DavidGratzer]

Psych on the Mic

This morning at the @APApsychiatric Annual Meeting, we'll be speaking about podcasting for psychiatric education & CPD. What are our experiences? What does the future hold? How might you set up your own podcast? 8:30 am, Moscone room 203. #APAAM26

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

"Researchers and clinicians must turn their minds to how the passion, optimism, and zeal that have swept psychedelics back to prominence can be allied to scientific rigour. Only then can psychiatry confidently enter a psychedelic future."

Our Editorial: https://t.co/DO4Wlt9EsF

[David Gratzer @DavidGratzer]

Placebo & Practice

This week, a look at the new Lancet Psych review paper by @MattBurkeMD et al. Must read. Also, mortality & opioids (@JAMA_current), and the problem with mental health campaigns (@globeandmail). https://t.co/bVfVfMThEA

[CAMH Education @camhEdu]

On this episode of Quick Takes, Dr. David Gratzer sat down with Dr. Joel Paris, former editor-in-chief of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, chair of the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University, and self-proclaimed skeptic.

Listen in: https://t.co/GUo2bTtBUC

[CAMH @CAMHnews]

We're grateful to @ONThealth for this investment in #mentalhealth care. This announcement reflects over a decade of research, clinical innovation & advocacy made possible through philanthropic support that helped establish CAMH's Temerty Centre for Therapeutic Brain Intervention.

[David Gratzer @DavidGratzer]

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Obesity & Alcohol

This week, a look at the new @TheLancet study. Spoiler alert: Klausen et al find that the med helped to reduce alcohol use. Also, Drs. Liao and Fombonne on autism overdiagnosis (@JAMAPediatrics). https://t.co/bVfVfMSJP2