Psychiatry
Exploring how thoughts shape emotions and perception [PODCAST]
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Join Miguel Villagra, a hospitalist, as we explore how our thoughts shape emotions, dissecting cognitive distortions like all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, and more. Discover strategies to break free from negative loops, challenge assumptions, and cultivate a balanced perspective. …
Resisting burnout in health care: Empowering inner practices
Burnout isn’t our fault. However, since we can’t change the inner workings of large institutions all at once, if at all, how do we push through? How do we do more than just survive?
“More and more doctors are coming to believe that the pandemic merely worsened the strain on a health care system that was already failing because it prioritizes profits over patient care,” wrote Eyal Press in the New …
From stress to wellness: Navigating burnout in health care [PODCAST]
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Join Sarah Samaan, a retired cardiologist and physician development coach. Discover how burnout is a response to workplace stress, not a personal flaw, and how it relates to grief and compassion. Gain valuable insights into distinguishing burnout …
The government should establish a Youth Behavioral Health Advisory Council
Even as the declared public health emergency for COVID-19 ended on May 11, two other public health emergencies continued. The first such emergency, the opioid crisis, was initially declared in October 2017, more than two years before COVID-19. A second emergency was declared for youth mental health in October 2021 by three major national associations, including the American …
Addressing clinician burnout: an occupational health perspective [PODCAST]
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Join Mara Buchbinder, a medical anthropologist, and explore the pressing issue of clinician burnout within the health care system. Delve into the shortcomings of conventional mental health approaches and the potential of an occupational health lens to …
Star Trek’s profound narrative on trauma and healing
In the vast and intricate universe of Star Trek, we often find narratives that reflect our own realities, despite their setting in the distant reaches of space. One such narrative is found in the eighth episode of the second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, “Under the Cloak of War.” This episode offers a profound exploration of the psychological aftermath of war, serving as a mirror to our struggles …
A letter that shook this urologist [PODCAST]
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We delve into urologist William Lynes’ emotional journey as a physician grappling with burnout and the weight of medical decisions. A distressing note triggers introspection, unraveling the hidden turmoil of a healer. Join us to explore the …
Exploring the neuroprotective power of spirituality [PODCAST]
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Join clinical psychologist Lisa Miller and neurosurgeon Philip E. Stieg as he discusses how the human brain is hard-wired for connection and the neuroprotective effects of spirituality. Discover practical ways to cultivate a sense of community, enhance …
Empowering physicians: the benefits of personalized coaching [PODCAST]
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Join Kim Downey, a physical therapist, and Michael Hersh, a gastroenterologist, and discover how coaching can help physicians navigate challenges, change their lives, and find personal and professional growth. Don’t miss their insights on finding the right …
Lessons from Momma: the power of being present
An excerpt from My Grief is Not Like Yours.
In March of 2018, I took Momma to a women’s conference in Dallas. We didn’t get great seats, but we were in the middle section, halfway back in a group with about 2,300 other people. I was hoping there would be a …
The Cactus Kid: an analogy for parents and youth who are living with mental dis-ease
Everyone has phases, stages, and degrees of mental disease throughout their lives, especially children, adolescents, and young adults. It is a part of normal growth and development to go through phases of change. Sometimes, a young person gets stuck in a phase, and it becomes something more—a mental health disorder—and they may receive a diagnosis. Often, if the young person can receive the help and support they need, this phase …
Shame behind the stethoscope [PODCAST]
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We welcome William Lynes, a urologist, who shares his powerful and personal story. William opens up about his battle with burnout, mental illness, and multiple suicide attempts. From his successful career to the devastating medical events that …
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How to handle a toxic person
Dealing with a toxic person close to you is traumatic, draining, and upsetting. My older sister is a toxic person, and I endured her behavior for over 40 years. I recommend making a clean break from a toxic person around the holidays and birthdays when their behavior is at its worst. You may blame yourself for tolerating the behavior for so long. For the longest time, I blamed myself for …
A comic reveals the terrifying truth about fentanyl
The fentanyl crisis represents a grave and lethal epidemic, marked by the illicit consumption of powerful synthetic opioids, resulting in a staggering increase in fatal overdose cases. Physician Emily Watters offers her unique insights on this critical issue through a captivating comic format. (Click to enlarge.)
Female physician burnout and its impact on patient care
Although many systemic factors universally contribute to both burnout in both male and female physicians, female physicians also tend to experience burnout at disproportionately high rates versus their male counterparts. Burnout, also known as a state of as a “state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion,” continues to grow despite being a recognized problem for decades. Burnout is a critical public health risk which not only affects …
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Understanding the hidden effects of burnout on physician families [PODCAST]
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Join Amna Shabbir, an internal medicine physician, as she shares her personal journey and reflections on physician burnout and its impact on family dynamics. Amna opens up about her early exposure to burnout through her mother’s experiences …
How trauma, health care, and kindness are the keys to contagious change
I spent years researching and writing about the health care crisis. It was depressing and isolating — traumatizing. When I met someone with more reach, it was a relief to be able to stop.
Early on, it was obvious to me that our medical health care crisis is actually a mental health crisis. It is about disconnectedness and devaluation of relationships, a basic need. Evidence abounds. The Read more…
Uncovering the personality traits that drive physician burnout [PODCAST]
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Join Susan Biali Haas, a physician and author of The Resilient Life: Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout, & Strengthen Your Mental and Physical Health. In this episode, we delve into the personality traits that contribute to physician burnout …
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How masculinity expectations impact men’s mental health
A recent conversation about a young man’s reluctance to seek help made me reflect on society’s attitude regarding expectations for men and their impact on their mental health.
Lately, there has been growing recognition of the importance of mental health and well-being. However, despite the progress made in understanding and addressing mental health issues, there still persists a significant disparity in how men approach and perceive mental health. Men’s attitudes towards …
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Past Week
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2 hours to decide my future: How the SOAP residency match traps future doctors
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Why removing fluoride from water is a public health disaster
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When did we start treating our lives like trauma?
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In a fractured world, Brian Wilson’s message still heals
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When your dream job becomes a nightmare [PODCAST]
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How doctors took back control from hospital executives
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Past 6 Months
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Why tracking cognitive load could save doctors and patients
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What the world must learn from the life and death of Hind Rajab
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The silent toll of ICE raids on U.S. patient care
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Why shared decision-making in medicine often fails
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My journey from misdiagnosis to living fully with APBD
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Why we fear being forgotten more than death itself
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Recent Posts
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When your dream job becomes a nightmare [PODCAST]
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Finding healing in narrative medicine: When words replace silence
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Why coaching is not a substitute for psychotherapy
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When the white coats become gatekeepers: How a quiet cartel strangles America’s health
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Why doctors stay silent about preventable harm
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Why interoperability is key to achieving the quintuple aim in health care
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