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How America became overmedicated—and what we can do about it
In a revealing snapshot of American mental health, the CDC recently reported that nearly 1 in 4 adults in the United States may be taking psychotropic medications. This staggering number should both draw attention and raise questions. Are we truly addr…
Criminalizing care: How the system turned on physicians
Physicians are healers; they were not meant to be hunted. Yet in modern America, the very system that once revered physicians has turned against them, weaponizing regulations and laws into weapons and transforming healers into criminals. The Controlled…
How data accuracy failures are costing lives and money in health care
Data fidelity refers to the accuracy with which information—“data”—qualifies and demonstrates the characteristics of the origin—“source.” The emergence of artificial intelligence in data monitoring has necessitated an elevated level of accuracy. We are…
The future of psychiatry: How AI and genetics are reshaping mental health care
The field of psychiatry is in greater demand than ever in the 21st century. As our lifestyles evolve and the global economy becomes increasingly knowledge-based, psychiatry plays a crucial role in enhancing and optimizing cognitive and emotional functi…
Super Bowl betting: How America’s favorite game fuels gambling addiction
Gambling as a recreational activity is on the rise. This is Super Bowl weekend, and it is expected to be one of the largest sports betting events in U.S. history, with tens of millions of Americans predicted to wager billions of dollars on this event. …
The criminal enforcement of HIPAA
Congress passed the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 1996. This federal regulation was aimed at maintaining the privacy of medical records while ensuring the smooth flow of medical information pertinent to patient care. …
The criminal enforcement of HIPAA
Congress passed the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 1996. This federal regulation was aimed at maintaining the privacy of medical records while ensuring the smooth flow of medical information pertinent to patient care. …
Physician suicide: Addressing the silent epidemic
Suicide is the act of an individual ending their life. It is generally caused by the convergence of multiple factors, the most significant of which is untreated or end-stage psychiatric illness. As a practicing psychiatrist who has been involved in the…
The rise and fall of telepsychiatry
Telepsychiatry is a private audio (telephony) or video (video with sound) conference connection through which most psychiatric services can be provided to patients. I have been an early adopter and advocate for providing services, through telepsychiatr…
Why ADHD in adults is more common than you think
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs focus, attention, and behavioral control. ADHD hinders and compromises major life activities. Initially considered exclusively a disorder afflicting children …
