I attended a Child Psychiatry conference recently, where I noticed that there were a lot of presentations about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I remember thinking to myself, What is the big deal? We all know what ADHD is by now, why all the updates? So I attended a few sessions, and what I learned... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of misconceptions about Psychiatrists and the way we practice, mainly because our sphere of medicine is so vastly different from that of any other medical specialty (and yes, I have an MD!) Here are a few thoughts I hope will help you understand us and our field a little better. 1)... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, there was a land where parents were anxious, information was pervasive, and trust was hard to come by. Misinformed celebrities with impressive influence (despite minimal education) were spouting ideas that provided concrete solutions to poorly understood situations, and parents were clinging to them as if their (child’s) life depended upon it. Pediatricians... Continue Reading →
Some Thoughts are Better Left Unsaid 