An excerpt from The Resilient Life: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout, & Strengthen Your Mental and Physical Health. According to a recent study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, “a dramatic increase in burnout and decrease in satisfaction w…
Category: Psychiatry
How clinicians can respond to the “big ask”
“Between stimulus and response, there is space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor Frankl In the post-pandemic practice environment, the autonomy-squishing …
Remembering Twitch: a star who shone bright
I’m saddened to hear of the passing of Stephen “Twitch” Boss. He was a talented DJ and dancer who brought joy to many with his infectious personality and smile. He will be remembered for his incredible talent and the joy he brought to…
Why Black and brown kids are falling through the cracks [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! “Our primary care systems should be designed for all the kids and families they are intended to serve. Incorporating system navigators to support the needs of our most vulnerable fami…
A job behind bars
At least two million people in the United States are incarcerated in 122 United States prisons. Little is known about the prisoners themselves. Did their background condemn them to bad behavior? Or did they just make grievous mistakes? Do they suffer f…
What my 10 year old is teaching me about boundaries [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! “As I’ve been coaching physicians, I’ve realized that many of us have a tendency to just ‘grin and bear it’ when it comes to the challenges and stresses of the…
U.S. adults should get routine anxiety screening. But then what?
For the first time, primary care physicians (PCPs) are being urged to screen their patients, above and below age 65, for mental health concerns alongside screening for physical health conditions. The United States Preventive Services Task Force has pub…
Enjoying the spirit of the holidays with fewer spirits
The winter holidays are almost here. And it’s the time of year when food abounds and alcohol sales double. So, in the spirit of wellness and health, I’m sharing some ideas for alcohol substitutes, safe drinking, and some general information…
What you need to know about sensory processing disorders [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! “Understanding and recognizing sensory processing issues may help improve functioning and quality of life for many individuals, starting with children in school. While many are prepar…
Prudence and promise in psychedelic-assisted therapy
Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) represents one of the most promising developments in psychiatry in decades. The treatment typically involves the infusion of a compound such as LSD, psilocybin, or MDMA during an extended therapy session with licensed…
