Since I'm starting my own private practice, I had my last day of seeing patients at my prior job a few weeks ago. If you ever wondered, yes, your psychiatrist does feel sad at saying goodbye, and yes, your psychiatrist will miss you. I am filled...
*I originally posted this article on LinkedIn, but also wanted to share here: This article came out yesterday, and it immediately caught my eye. Prior studies that used case control samples analyzing large numbers of medical records had demonstrated an increased risk of autism with antidepressant exposure in utero. Therefore,...
I'll be honest. The concept of coaching never entered my mind before. As a trained therapist and psychiatrist, I was focused on healing from within my training, and helping to the mental health of my patients. I love being a physician and helping others heal and...
Back in my psychiatry residency training, one fundamental teaching of becoming a doctor was the need to be a blank screen for patients to project their deepest thoughts, fears, and desires onto. It is a tenet that is held very closely by many clinicians -...
There are many challenges of finding a therapist. I realize I’m skipping many steps (dealing with insurance, getting a list of providers or recommendations from trusted sources, getting calls back from providers, etc.). However once you are at the stage of choosing a therapist, a...
I met with my patient for a follow up. She came to me for her first visit last week, one month post-partum from delivering her first baby. She was struggling and she did not quite know where to go. She described feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious,...