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Speaking with Patients About Antidepressants
This week a reader wrote me, “Jack could you give some pointers on this – many of my patients don’t [...]
Beyond Symptoms
Last week I received an email from a reader. It said, “Jack, I’ve heard you say more than once that [...]
Spend Yourself Each Day
Busy. Busy. The next task tailgates me wherever I am. The weeks whip by like the trusses on the old [...]
Moment to Moment
I was sitting in the small restaurant. Alone. Quiet. Not listening to music or a podcast. Not staring at my [...]
Coming to Terms
During my training and beyond, I’ve confronted the phrase “coming to terms” dozens of times, in print and from mouths [...]
Exam Taking Tips
I’ve received several emails from doctors who’ve recently taken their psychiatry board exams. Here are some quotes that I present [...]
Documentation Tips for Psychiatrists
Today I share with you documentation tips and start with the most challenging scenario, documenting situations involving patients at risk [...]
Self-Disgust
In this second post in my Vocabulary of Hurt series, I cover self-disgust. Initially, you may think I’m diving too [...]