Filling the Gaps in Mental Health Prescribing
Jordan, a new patient, comes to our psychiatry visit toting a bag full of medications. We start to discuss his psychiatric history. I ask about previous diagnoses and he replies, …
Mental Health Medications in the US, by the Numbers
Prescription psychiatric medications are prevalent in the United States today, with about one in six U.S. adults taking medication to treat a mental health condition. While use of these medications …
Mindfulness: Try Less, Experience More
I first learned about mindfulness in graduate school. One of my professors led a course, and as a stressed-out student it sounded like the perfect escape. I remember feeling excited …