Physician burnout is not a new issue, but it has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. According to the Medscape’s 2023 survey, 53 percent of physicians say they are burned out, compared to 42 percent in 2018. Burnout among doctors can h…
Category: Psychiatry
Unlocking resilience: a powerful journey from trauma to transformation [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for an inspiring podcast episode as we delve into the world of trauma, resilience, and personal transformation. Our guest, Rebecca Fogg, consultant and author of Beautiful Trauma: A…
Overcoming the lies of depression: Senator John Fetterman’s struggle with mental health
In February, just a few months after being elected to the United States Senate, Pennsylvania politician John Fetterman entered into a treatment program for depression. In an interview with CBS News show Sunday Morning last month, he recounted suffering…
A mentor’s legacy in medicine, leadership, and embracing evidence-based care
As a graduate of Temple University’s medical school and psychiatric residency program, and as a current faculty member, I had the good fortune of studying under highly respected physicians who served not only as chairpersons, but also as presiden…
The tragic story of Mr. G: a painful journey towards understanding suicide
A most memorable message awaited me on my desk one morning: a brief note from Mrs. G asking, “Why did my husband take his own life today?” Startled, I reflected on Mr. G’s history as I had been treating him in my urology clinic for th…
The tragic story of Mr. G: a painful journey towards understanding suicide
A most memorable message awaited me on my desk one morning: a brief note from Mrs. G asking, “Why did my husband take his own life today?” Startled, I reflected on Mr. G’s history as I had been treating him in my urology clinic for th…
Healing trauma and reconnecting: Unmasking the impact of dissociation [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we dive into a conversation with Christine Gibson, a family physician and trauma specialist. Christine shares her expertise on dissociation, trauma, and the profound impact they …
Why allowing yourself to embrace discomfort is necessary for personal growth
Life coach and author Martha Beck’s 4-Phase Change Cycle begins with Phase 1: “Death and Rebirth.” Martha’s blog contains the Phase I Mantra: “I don’t know what the hell is going on … and that’s OK.” Many…
Urgent innovation needed to address growing mental health crisis among children and families
The growing mental health crisis affecting our children and families has reached a breaking point. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I know well the current mental health crisis is dire and demands immediate attention. And I worry we are not movi…
Finding your ideal work-life balance: tips for prioritizing personal life and achieving professional success
Recently, someone mentioned that the whole work-life balance issue is overrated. They argue that they have enjoyed focusing on academics and work most of their life and feel very satisfied despite the lack of balance. There was also an assertion of a h…
