Jessica Gold, Contributor

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Black Doctors Need More Than Demonstrations, They Need Change

In the second part of this series, black doctors explore their feelings about the role of their colleagues and institutions in this critical moment. Will they make sustainable change? Or is it, again, empty words.

“I Am Tired”: What Black Doctors Need You To Know Right Now

In their own words, this piece features a range of voices, from pathologists to psychiatrists, who will tell you what it means and feels like to be a Black doctor right now in the middle of two pandemics, COVID-19 and the national reckoning with racism.

Feeling Less Anxiety Since The Coronavirus Lockdown? You’re Not Alone.

While the data paint a bleak picture of mental health in the United States during coronavirus, not everyone is dealing with worsening anxiety and depression. Without their triggers. some are doing quite well and others have coping skills that better pr…

The FDA Added Zoloft To The Drug Shortage List: Here’s Why You Don’t Need To Worry Yet

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) recently added the popular antidepressant Zoloft (Sertraline) to the drug shortage list. While the reasons for the shortage are unclear and likely due to a manufacturing issue, it is important to understand who nee…