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I overachieved to mask my ADHD. It's common for women.
The Washington Post By Anika Orrock September 25, 2022 Growing up, my undiagnosed ADHD symptoms made me feel like something inside was broken or disconnected. A diagnosis in my early 20s, along with the right medication to manage symptoms, improved my life significantly — so much so that I carried on believing I had finally... read more
The Los Angeles Times By Devika Bhushan Aug. 26, 2022 In 2011 I was a third-year medical student at Harvard Medical School. I was on my psychiatry rotation — and I had a secret. My attending doctors remarked on how well I supported our patients. I was grateful but felt as though my familiarity with... read more
How Can I Tell if I'm Depressed or Burned Out?
The New York Times By Dani Blum Aug. 23, 2022 Clinicians and researchers offer advice on how to tell the difference, and what to do about both. Q: I’m tired all the time and feel unproductive at work. How do I know if I’m depressed or burned out? The exhaustion, when it hits, is all-consuming.... read more
How Heat Waves Take a Toll on Mental Health
The New York Times By Hannah Seo Aug. 19, 2022 Extreme heat can influence mood and raise the likelihood of a more serious mental health issue. Here’s what to know. Tens of millions of people across the United States have been enduring heat wave after heat wave this summer, in what feels like an unrelenting succession of... read more
The Washington Post By Caroline O'Donovan August 19, 2022 ‘Amazon Care’ was treating patients long before the company bought One Medical, but its fast and frugal approach has proven a tough fit for some health professionals Fielding calls one day in 2019, a nurse for Amazon Care, the company’s then-new telehealth service for employees, found... read more
Before Heading to College, Make a Mental Health Checklist
The New York Times By Christina Caron July 8, 2022 Students should not wait until they are on campus to begin thinking about how to protect their emotional well-being, experts say. As fall approaches, new students will arrive on college campuses toting all kinds of things: luggage and school supplies, mini fridges and sports equipment.... read more
The Washington Post By Christopher Rowland August 6, 2022 In a few years, Olgert Bardhi’s skills will be in high demand. A first-year resident in internal medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, he’ll be a full-fledged physician by 2025 in a nationfacing a shortage of primary care doctors. The trouble... read more
The New York Times By Dani Blum Jul 12, 2022 The new national suicide hotline, which has expanded its focus to help callers experiencing a range of mental health emergencies, launches July 16. Starting on Saturday, people who are experiencing mental distress will be able to dial just three numbers to reach the National Suicide... read more
The New York Times By Alisha Haridasani Gupta July 7, 2022 Amid pandemic stress and racial violence, many communities of color have turned to wilderness areas for healing. For Cynthia Philips, it was the sound of bees, willows, crickets and the hum of a metallic Tibetan bowl that helped her overcome some of her anxieties.... read more
American Psychiatric Association Fri, Jun 24, 2022 Today APA issued a statement expressing disappointment in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization regarding abortion rights. Today’s decision overturns that of Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed women nationwide the right to a safe abortion. Now the legality and access to abortion will be left up to the states... read more