In the past few weeks, three of my patients were ready to quit their jobs. Why? They were frustrated by their company’s return to office policy. I was very surprised. Thinking about it more, I couldn’t help but wonder why the reactions were so strong. Why, after two years of working through tremendous uncertainty, medical …
The Moral Injury of Returning to the Office during the pandemic Read More »
I have a confession to make – I once fired my nanny because I was jealous of her. My nanny was amazing. She loved my daughter, and my infant daughter loved her back. But as a first time mom who had just returned to work and was gone during most of her waking hours, I …
I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the pulsating soft spot on my precious baby’s head. I had this visceral urge to press my thumb into her vulnerable fontanel, possibly gently at first, and then more forcefully downward, seemingly to create a gaping hole. I gasped at the thought, placed my daughter back into her …
“Is it safe to use my SSRI during IVF? Will it harm my chances during ART (Assisted Reproduction Technology)?” In our practice, we get asked these questions so often. First and foremost, we remind all of our patients that the highest priority is to have them feeling as emotionally well as possible. We carefully review …
Is it just because I’m a psychiatrist that I’m so blown away by this new study? I’ll admit this title is not the most flashy. I’m actually surprised this study is not all over the news (like psychedelics are right now), considering what a big deal this is. Well, I guess I know why it’s …
Surprising Results That Will Change the Way I think About Insomnia Treatment Read More »
Self-care is a loaded concept. What does it really mean? It’s one of those ubiquitous phrases that can summon up rich images of bubble baths and lithe yoginis. Yet I would suggest many of us are not approaching self-care the way it was originally intended. In my clinical practice I’ve seen so much shame around …
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or DBT is a therapy developed by psychologist Dr. Marsha Linehan created to help people struggling with borderline personality disorder (BPD), which is typified by challenges in emotional regulation and interpersonal struggles. The term dialectical refers to the ability to hold two seemingly opposing truths at the same time. I’ve also heard …
Self-help books can be a wonderful addition to your emotional wellness and self-care journey. I, personally, like to alternate fiction with self-help or even read just a few pages of a self-help book daily as I find it is easier to digest and incorporate ideas this way. It was challenging for me to pick just …
Maintaining your emotional health during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods is an important priority for us. We consider all the options and incorporate them into the treatment plans of everyone we work with. For us at Moon Mental Health, it is important to take a holistic view in your care – that is why …
The Influence of Probiotics on Symptoms of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Read More »
I’m a psychiatrist, and I love the Vagus Nerve, and you should too. It’s the unsung hero that doesn’t get its due acknowledgment. It’s an impressive thing, as it courses throughout almost the entire length of your body, from your brainstem down to your genitourinary system. And it’s a mighty nerve, as you can use …
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