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May 24, 20202 min read
Ask Dr. Jeannie: "Help! My Family Member Is Lashing Out. What Can I Do"?
Today I’m sharing a great question I received from a young woman recently. She writes: “My family member has been lashing out. He doesn’t...
May 16, 20203 min read
What The ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Finale Teaches High Achievers About Self Love
I have loved the hit TV show, ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ for years, and was blown away by the series finale that aired this week. If...
May 10, 20204 min read
On Ahmaud Arbery: Now Is Not The Time To Feel Better
As a psychiatrist, my work is dedicated to helping people feel better. By far, the most rewarding part of my job is when a person who was...
Apr 25, 20203 min read
Before You Try To Feel Better About A Tough Situation, Do This First
If you are in the camp of people who are upset about the country re-opening, but would rather feel at peace with a situation that is not...
Apr 17, 20207 min read
A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Treating Depression While Pregnant
Jade’s primary care doctor had been prescribing her Prozac, a commonly used antidepressant medication, for almost a year before two blue...
Apr 11, 20205 min read
How To Communicate With Loved Ones Who Aren’t Taking The Pandemic As Seriously As You Are
One consequence of the Coronavirus pandemic is the strain on our personal relationships. And no, I don’t mean the strain that comes from...
Apr 4, 20206 min read
Flattening The Mental Health Curve: 7 Practical Tips
As the days of this pandemic turn into weeks, it is becoming increasingly evident that the next health crisis our country we will have to co
Mar 28, 20204 min read
How a Gratitude Practice Helps Us Feel Better Despite Life’s Circumstances
Recently, I conducted a follow up psychiatry appointment with a patient diagnosed with both Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (also known as...
Mar 21, 20205 min read
Three Simple Steps To Finding Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic
Being angry, anxious and depressed are NOT mandatory, despite what is happening around us.
Mar 14, 20204 min read
A Letter To My Parents About Staying Safe Through The Coronavirus Pandemic
I was raised deep in the South, and raised deep in the Church. I am a preacher’s kid, times two. Both my father and mother are ordained...
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