I write here occasionally on topics that come up often in my practice — what to expect from psychiatric care, how to think about treatment decisions, and questions patients frequently ask before their first appointment. These articles are meant to be a starting point, not a substitute for an individualized evaluation.
After a full trial of one antidepressant, nothing much changes. A second helps with sleep a little, but interest, energy, mood, and concentration remain low. For someone who has tried multiple antidepressants, “nothing works” can begin to feel like a reasonable conclusion. The phrase treatment-resistant depression can sound like confirmation of that conclusion. Its meaning…
This article is for general educational purposes and isn’t a substitute for a personalized psychiatric evaluation. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or is having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are wondering when to see…
This article is for general educational purposes and isn’t a substitute for a personalized psychiatric evaluation. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or is having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you feel uneasy before your first…
This article is for general educational purposes and isn’t a substitute for a personalized psychiatric evaluation. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or is having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are trying to figure out…
This article is for general educational purposes and isn’t a substitute for a personalized psychiatric evaluation. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or is having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. One of the most common questions I…