In the US, as in much of the world, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a common cause of death and disability. So, what are TBIs? Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are physical injuries to brain tissue that can cause temporary or permanent impairment to brain function. Causes of TBI include, but are not limited to, falls […]
Let’s Celebrate Women
March 8th marks International Women’s Day. March also happens to be my birthday month, so celebrating women is right up my alley as I am a big advocate for women encouraging women. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. So I’d like to share what […]
Sharing a Fear: Night Rotations
I think it’s important that I keep things real and share some of my fears and even vulnerabilities at times. I enjoy writing about topics and experiences I really care about. So let me share a fear—working nights. When you’re doing nights where I train in residency, you’re all alone. You’re the only psychiatrist in […]
