In my practice of psychiatric medicine, I spend every day treating patients so that their master mood regulator — the brain — will get more of what it needs to be strong, healthy, and happy. But when I meet new patients, I know that the way most of them eat — the typical American diet [...]
Beyond Obesity: American Diet is Partly to Blame for Rise in Depression and Dementia
July 30, 2012 | Posted by
Unemployment Can Lead to Mental Health Issues
June 14, 2012 | Posted by
Michael Dixon hasn’t had a job since September, but he’s definitely not relaxing at home. Living at a friend’s house without paying rent, he spends all day searching online for job opportunities and more short-term ways to make money, fearing that if he stops to watch TV, he’ll miss something. “It’s kind of like a [...]
10 Ways to Fight Depression Without Meds
June 2, 2012 | Posted by
As a psychiatrist trained in psycho-pharmacology, it would be easy for me to rely exclusively on psychiatric medications as the be-all, end-all treatment option for patients with mood disorders. Psychiatric medications work, and they work fast, and I use them regularly in my practice to treat a host of problems and conditions, from depression and [...]
