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Ghosting in mental health
In psychiatry, we are trained to prepare our patients for the end of treatment. Treatment planning focuses on goals and strategies to help the person eventually end their need for therapy and external interventions. Interestingly, even with this antici…
Balancing the roles of patient and healer
“Holly, we’re really worried about you. You’ve been sleeping for days. Let us take you to the school clinic.” I looked up at a figure in the bedroom door surrounded by a light that hurt my eyes. It was my college roommate, a sw…
