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I first saw him nearly thirty years ago while I was in my psychiatry residency. He was in his twenties but had already had dozens of psychiatric hospitalizations. He exhibited […]

There is a common notion that Major Depression is due to a “chemical imbalance.” Cells in the brain called neurons communicate with one another with substances called neurotransmitters. Many are […]

One of the most painful experiences in life is the death of a loved one—a parent, spouse, sibling, or child. What is often under-appreciated is the pain that can come […]

For most of human history, we believed that our Earth was the center of the universe. We believed that the sun, moon, and stars revolved around us. Even the gods […]

As a psychiatrist, I have often been asked the questions, “What is a psychiatrist, and what do they do?” “What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?” and, […]