What kind of psychiatrist would I be if I didn’t share about May being Mental Health Awareness Month? You’ll be seeing green ribbons everywhere in support of #knowscience and #nostigma. The HHS and current administration shared a press release regarding the celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2022. There is currently a severe […]
Brain Injury Awareness As a Psychiatry Resident
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 […]