Posts published in “Mental Health”

As a psychiatrist with 30+ years of experience, I’ve heard it time and again: “I didn’t know it could be Depression.” “I lost interest, but I pushed through.” “Good grades,…

Include mental health discussions no matter your specialty. . Ask non-judgmental questions:– Overwhelming stress?– Changes in anxiety, sadness, anger, or excitement?– Changes in thinking, behavior, or daily function? Normalizing these…

It’s a day to remember that everyone deserves good health, which includes both physical and mental well-being. While we often think about our hearts, lungs, muscles, and bones when it…

Here we are again.Another year – to plaster the world with the same messages that we believe will save lives ended too soon.Survivors of suicidal loss have passionately done their…

” It’s just for attention. I don’t believe he/she would do it!” ( suicide)😒 How many times haven’t I heard that from a family member,friend or even in clinical settings.…

At the core is excessive FEAR They all do not have “one face” They are not all treated the same They run in families They interface with our everyday functioning.…

Sometimes it is worth starting from the very beginning in order to make changes for the better. 📍All our human health systems exist for a purpose:📍Cariovascular: supply brain & rest…

‼️Advice from one of my patients who uses this method to deal with her episodic suicidal thoughts. She has previously shared with a trusted person what specifically “overrides” the suicidal…

The Government of Ghana has joined the nations that are aware that Suicide is a consequence of a despondent mind and NOT a crime to be legally punished for. It…

et’s learn the facts and end the myths and misconceptions 📚 Did you know this ❓ 🔴Average onset: High School Period 🔴For the majority of their lives, most people with…