How does Marijuana Affect the Body?
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few years, you have undoubtedly heard that there is an ongoing debate regarding Marijuana’s legal status and use …
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APA Advocacy Leadership Conference
I just got back from spending a few days advocating with the American Psychiatric Association (APA) on Capital Hill in Washington D.C. and want to share my thoughts on …
You can join The Next #YourMH Twitter Chat!
I have been hosting the American Psychiatric Association‘s #YourMH Twitter Chat for a few weeks now. The most common question I get asked is: “What is a Twitter Chat?” In …
Information About Involuntary Commitment
I recently came across a great article written by Drs. Alexander and Olsen who are psychiatrists in the Maricopa County Healthcare System. The article is due to be run …
Is Our Treatment of Mental Health a Crime?
Happy Friday! I recently came across an article that got me thinking. We know that our jails and prisons are overcrowded, but how much of the burden on the …
Psychiatry and Hope: Let’s Stand Together
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Therefore, I am especially appreciative that the American Psychiatric Association and the editorial staff at Psychiatric News shared my article on Depression and …
Do you drink too much?
months I hope to share more of the research that is being published on that evolving topic on this blog. Sticking with the topic of addiction again, I came …
Alcohol Kills!
I just read an interesting article on the dangers of alcohol. Click here for the full article. While alcohol is not an illicit drug, it is well known to cause intoxication …
How Improving Your Mental Wellness Goes Beyond Mental Health
Over the past few months the focus of my articles has been on providing education and resources that anyone can use to improve their mental health. My goal with …
Psychedelic Treatment of Addiction: Coming to a Clinic near You?
With “Celebrities” like Scott Disick and Brooke Mueller making the news for allegedly entering addiction programs that utilize Hallucinogens as treatment of addiction, it came as no surprise to me that some of …