Articles from our physicians
Clinical perspectives on the intersection of neurology, psychiatry, and evidence-based care.
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Physician Mental Health: You Heal Everyone but Yourself
Physician suicide is a real risk, especially for women in medicine. A psychiatrist who treats physicians explores the silent mental health crisis in medicine, the barriers to seeking help, and why the profession’s culture of self-sacrifice is costing lives.
Dr. Shafi Lodhi12 min read
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Not Everything Is ADHD: Honest Diagnosis in an Age of Self-Diagnosis
ADHD is real, common, and undertreated in many people. It is also being overdiagnosed at an unprecedented rate. A psychiatrist explains how to tell the difference, why accurate diagnosis is critical, and what a rigorous ADHD evaluation actually looks like.
Dr. Shafi Lodhi14 min read
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Four Medications, Three Prescribers, No Plan
Psychiatric polypharmacy is one of the most common and least discussed problems in mental health care. A psychiatrist explains how patients end up on too many medications and what deprescribing looks like when done carefully.
Dr. Shafi Lodhi13 min read
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The Thought You’ve Never Told Anyone: What OCD Actually Looks Like
OCD is not about being organized or clean. It is a disease built on intrusive thoughts so distressing that most patients suffer for years in silence before seeking help.
Dr. Shafi Lodhi15 min read
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The First Appointment: What a Psychiatric Evaluation Actually Involves
Most people have never had a thorough psychiatric evaluation. Many do not know what one involves or how it differs from what they have experienced before. This is what happens when the first appointment is given the time it requires.
Dr. Shafi Lodhi15 min read
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