Tag: psychiatry
“Why Psychiatry?”
“Why psychiatry?” is a burning question I frequently get asked by people from all walks of life. The people who have asked this question include but are not limited to: family members, close friends, acquaintances, people who happen to read my hospital badge in the elevator, colleagues whose children are thinking about a career in medicine, patients, and sometimes even people in the grocery … Read More “Why Psychiatry?”
Things to Ask Yourself Before and After Starting Psychiatric Medications
When was the last time I saw my primary care doctor? Contrary to popular belief, psychiatric diagnoses are not doled out like candy on Valentine’s Day. In fact, a psychiatric diagnosis should only be made when medical conditions that share common symptoms with psychiatric disorders have been ruled out. If you haven’t had a thorough physical exam and routine labs in the last 6 … Read More Things to Ask Yourself Before and After Starting Psychiatric Medications