This is not an uncommon reason for presenting to a physician; both psychiatrist and primary care physi-cians. Sometimes what is presented as the main complaint is the resultant impairment in…

Depression. We hear this word being used in more than one con-text. It may be a “depressing” day because of the dreary weather. You may be “depressed” hearing about a…

This is not my first attempt at blogging. Many have encouraged me to write and share my experience -family, friends but especially my patients, some of whom have known me…

Jemima Kankam, MD, FAPA is a board-certified psychiatrist and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, specializing in treatment of adults with mental health disorders. .   She completed her…