On Perfectionism by Dr. Lisa Choi
During a job interview, many applicants strategically prepare for this precarious question, “what is your greatest weakness?” More than one applicant, hoping to nimbly bypass answering this double-edged query has humbly said, “my perfectionistic tendencies.” This...
What is Psychiatric Medication Management?
Many psychiatric disorders will require a two-pronged approach for successful treatment: medication combined with therapy or counseling. A psychiatrist can prescribe medication to help with anything from ADHD to anxiety to depression. Medication management is a vital...
I’m a Psychiatrist, and Women Aren’t Being Honest About Their Sex Lives
Mental health struggles can get in the way of your ability to orgasm — and you deserve to get that sorted out. “I have never told anyone that before.” I hear this often in my office as a psychiatrist. Talking to me, my patients are often more vulnerable...
What West Point Graduates Can Teach Us About Stress and Resilience
In May 2020, during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Melissa Thomas graduated Yale School of Medicine and immediately started work in the Emergency Department of Yale New Haven Hospital. She quickly noticed similarities between her new job and her two...
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