Category: Psychiatry

Beyond K-pop and kimchi: Unraveling the mental health tapestry of Korean Americans

Korean culture has been capturing the attention of a worldwide audience in large part thanks to success on multiple platforms, whether it be a binge-worthy TV show such as Squid Game, award-winning films like Parasite, or even world-class goals from th…

Depression treatment with ketamine and SSRIs [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join L. Joseph Parker, a research physician, as we explore the intricacies of depression treatment. We’ll delve into the prevailing theories about serotonin, the delayed effects of SS…

Physicians turn feelings of frustration and powerlessness into purpose and hope

Every physician has a story to tell, about their medical training, about their clinical work. Every story is unique. Simultaneously, there are common shared themes about the joys and the difficulties. These experiences are universal, regardless of gend…

Navigating challenges in modern medicine through storytelling [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Arthur Lazarus, an adjunct professor of psychiatry and the author of Every Story Counts: Exploring Contemporary Practice Through Narrative Medicine. In this episode, we delve into the …

The role of emotions in therapist growth

It was some time into practice before I understood how being a therapist contributes to one’s own growth. I found this assurance from my best mentors rather mysterious. Sure, I’m a better listener, but what did they really mean? From my van…

Ketamine myths and facts: What PCPs need to know [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Carlene MacMillan, chief medical officer at Osmind, to explore the evolving role of primary care physicians in addressing mental health challenges, particularly in the context of emerg…

Physician burnout reimagined

While preparing yet another talk about burnout, I had a brainstorm. I created a counterpoint PowerPoint (or tongue-in-cheek complementary model) to The Stanford Model of Professional Fulfillment. Perhaps it was a particularly irreverent or flippant sta…

Bad grammar makes me mad. I can’t help it.

Some of the most brilliantly funny men have the saddest personal lives. John Belushi, Chris Farley, and Sam Kinison were all preceded by Jerome Lester Horwitz, otherwise known as Curly of the Three Stooges: n’yuk-n’yuk-n’yuk. Why, soi…

Mastering the art of physician work-life balance [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Sarah Samaan, a retired cardiologist and a Master Certified Physician Development Coach. We’ll delve into the complex world of work-life balance for physicians, exploring the dif…

The complexity of resilience and the role of medical improv

High incidences of burnout, quiet quitting, suicide, workplace violence, excessive and relentless stress, and chronic staffing shortages reveal a huge need for resilience among health care workers. Resilience is a complex competency involving flexibili…