Category: Psychiatry

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…

New strategies are needed for mental health treatment

The COVID-19 pandemic has made mental health conditions so pervasive that, in turn, the stigma that once accompanied seeking treatment has been minimized. As a result, public attention towards psychological health has skyrocketed. Other factors such as…

Contemplating death taught me how to live

Trigger warning: This article discusses suicidal ideation. Please use your best judgment in reading. I am sharing my journey with caution in hopes that my reflection will help others, and I invite you to continue shall you feel it’s a safe and ap…