Stress is ubiquitous, and Americans are struggling to deal with it effectively. The tag #mentalhealth on TikTok has amassed 65.5 billion views and counting. Still not sure about that? Answer this question quickly: What do you do when you’re hung…
Category: Psychiatry
Hug it out: the power of oxytocin on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day marks the most romantic day of the year. For this Hallmark holiday, this country displays our love for each other by spending approximately $25 billion on cards, roses, chocolates, and dinners. Why so much? WTF! Like one’s d…
Breaking the stigma: Why doctors are afraid to seek mental health treatment
We are over 25 years apart in our careers. One of us began her medical career in a time before the internet and email. The other is a digital native. Remarkably, though, our experiences have been very similar in one respect. We have spoken with colleag…
Trauma motivated me to become a doctor
“Raise your hand if you said you wanted to become a doctor to help people during your medical school interview. I see practically every hand in the room raised. Keep them raised if you told your interviewer you also wanted to become a doctor to o…
A thank you to those who take care of us
As patients, we often think of our health care providers as infallible beings who can easily handle their profession’s emotional and physical tolls. However, the reality is that health care professionals are human too, and they are not immune to …
How occupational therapy can help the anxiety epidemic [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! In this episode, we have Taylor Gurley, a professor of occupational therapy as our guest. She will be discussing the new recommendation by the United States Preventive Services Task Force f…
The effects of the nationwide stimulant shortage on a private psychiatry practice
I have a solo outpatient private practice focusing on psychiatric medication management and brief therapy for adults. Early on, I decided to accept insurance to help address the shortage of psychiatrists in this country. Because of the advances in tele…
Postpartum depression or psychosis: Understanding the reality behind Lindsey Clancy’s story
The recent case of Lindsey Clancy has weighed heavily on my heart over the past several days. According to her husband, she was a young mother who was suffering from postpartum depression or psychosis and receiving treatment in an intensive outpatient …
Navigating the health care system as a chronic patient and physician [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! In this episode, we talk to Holly MacKenna, an integrative psychiatrist, about her experience as a chronic patient in the health care system. Holly shares how emotional and overwhelming the…
Innovative strategies for managing disruptive behaviors in health care settings [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us on our latest episode as we explore the importance of addressing violent behaviors in health care settings. We’ll be discussing the role of Behavioral Emergency Response Teams…
