The natural progression of knowledge usually leads to the survival of compounds with the most benefits and the least damaging effects. This process is alive and well today in psychiatry. That is how science advances. We strive to improve upon this daily. Antonuccio and his colleagues render a very important service to psychiatry by challenging those who believe that we have reached a perfect understanding of psychotherapy, psychotropics or how to most effectively treat patients.
Psychiatry is a science in development.
A constant flow of ideas and strategies will permit us to progress at a faster rate. Dr. Mu oz, the 127th president of the American Psychiatric Association, is clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. He is the current secretary of the San Diego Medical Society and has practiced clinical psychiatry in California for more than 20 years. DeNelsky GY et al. For a printed copy of this issue of Psychiatric Times , use the information at the top of this page.