I’m hearing from my physician coaching clients that they are beyond exhausted by this pandemic. They experience judgment toward people who won’t get the vaccine. They are frustrated and angry with the situation. And then they feel guilt or …
Category: Psychiatry
Coming back from the brink of burnout [PODCAST]
“I understand what it feels like to be in the depths of depression and hopelessness. I have had a lifelong battle with stuttering, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, depression, and suicide. I continually fight these battles and have learned to hea…
I’m covering the practice of a “Dr. Feel Good”
Every now and then, a physician in a group practice or clinic setting disappears abruptly. Sometimes this is due to illness or a family problem; occasionally, the doctor has encountered a professional difficulty of one sort or another that precludes th…
I’m covering the practice of a “Dr. Feel Good”
Every now and then, a physician in a group practice or clinic setting disappears abruptly. Sometimes this is due to illness or a family problem; occasionally, the doctor has encountered a professional difficulty of one sort or another that precludes th…
What the Friday 5 p.m. consult says about your priorities
Everyone dreads the Friday 5 p.m. consult. As a physician-in-training, I had more than one of those. But having young kids waiting to be picked up from daycare made that decision tougher. In one particularly memorable event, I left work, picked up my d…
What the Friday 5 p.m. consult says about your priorities
Everyone dreads the Friday 5 p.m. consult. As a physician-in-training, I had more than one of those. But having young kids waiting to be picked up from daycare made that decision tougher. In one particularly memorable event, I left work, picked up my d…
The latest plague of the pandemic: a smartphone app
Just as we begin to exit the latest surge of the global COVID-19 pandemic another challenge to health care is appearing—the efforts to combat physician burnout. One example of a proposed solution is the Clinician Experience Project, which is now market…
The latest plague of the pandemic: a smartphone app
Just as we begin to exit the latest surge of the global COVID-19 pandemic another challenge to health care is appearing—the efforts to combat physician burnout. One example of a proposed solution is the Clinician Experience Project, which is now market…
Digital apps and sustaining mental health [PODCAST]
“Digital mental health apps have increased access to mental health care for people around the world. You can find services that fit your specific needs, often on a 24/7/365 basis, so if you need support in the middle of the night, it’s there. Dig…
3 eating disorder myths that health care professionals should debunk
When it comes to eating disorders, there are plenty of incorrect assumptions. Let’s debunk three of them. Myth: Eating disorders occur only in teenage, rich white girls. This myth perpetuates stereotypes and can discourage people from getting tre…
