Category: Psychiatry

Beyond the myths: ADHD explained in powerful comics

An illustrated overview of ADHD, addressing common misconceptions and illustrating the real challenges faced by those with the condition. Through comic strips, the narrative explains the impact of ADHD on executive function and daily life, debunking th…

Empathy: the unexpected gift from abuse

Months after I left him, I could still feel the pain he inflicted. He not only weaponized my insecurities but also demeaned the things about myself that I loved, insidiously dismantling my sense of self until nothing remained. I even doubted my ability…

A physician’s journey in Cuba reveals surprising faith and resilience [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join William Lynes, a urologist, as he shares his remarkable journey of a recent missionary trip to Cuba. Discover the challenges and triumphs faced by both the Cuban people and the mission…

How to lose your compassion: the brutal reality of medical internship

Not all at once, just slowly enough that you don’t notice. “I’m having a rough go at it,” Mr. Robinson confesses. He was listening to me use choppy, challenging vocabulary to piece together what’s landed him in the hospita…

The top regret of the dying: Are you living your true life?

During her time working with people who were dying, nurse Bronnie Ware found that one of the top 5 regrets is, “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” (Source: The Top Five Regre…

Health care’s hidden struggles: a paradigm shift [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Vickie Leff, a palliative social worker. We’ll dive into a thought-provoking conversation about shifting the health care paradigm, where we explore the emotional toll on health c…

Unlocking the mystery of the “wanting mind”: Transform your yearnings into fulfillment

I remember Christmas Eve as a child. I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep. I wanted to be awake every second until the morning came. I didn’t want to miss anything! But inevitably, I’d arrive at the Christmas tree the next morning, …

The journey to internal balance and self-fulfillment

An excerpt from The Fix Your Depression Handbook. Most of us strive to be happy loving people. Our tendency to look outside ourselves to find acceptance, safety, love, and completion can misdirect our energies, and have us searching for the pathway to …

Unlocking better care: the power of caring for your doctor [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Dawn Sears, a gastroenterologist, and Kim Downey, a physical therapist. We delve into the insights that reveal how taking care of your doctor can ultimately lead to better care for you…

From Bollywood dreams to bipolar reality: a doctor’s journey

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou Since my teenage years, I have been watching Bollywood movies of all sorts. Maybe people from the subcontinent like them because no one can relate to …