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Career

Have You Cried at Work?

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on January 8, 2024

Crying at the office could have a negative effect on our careers, and the risks are increased for women. But where—and how—we weep at work can influence the outcome.

Crying at the office could have a negative effect on our careers, and the risks are increased for women. But where—and how—we weep at work can influence the outcome.

Depression

Embracing Imperfection as Healers

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on June 2, 2023

As psychiatrists, we are not immune from mental health challenges. But our "lived experience" of hardship can be an immensely powerful tool to help both patients and ourselves.

As psychiatrists, we are not immune from mental health challenges. But our "lived experience" of hardship can be an immensely powerful tool to help both patients and ourselves.

Depression

6 Reasons Why Some People Can't Cry

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on September 23, 2022

Unable to shed a tear? There can be valid medical or psychological causes.

Unable to shed a tear? There can be valid medical or psychological causes.

Creativity

How the Pros Navigate Life During Challenging Times

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on February 4, 2022

Having trouble getting through our second pandemic winter? Here are suggestions from the pros.

Having trouble getting through our second pandemic winter? Here are suggestions from the pros.

Depression

Do College Students Really Need Emotional Support Animals?

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on September 30, 2021

Considering an emotional support animal at college? Here's a primer.

Considering an emotional support animal at college? Here's a primer.

Health

Where Are the Child Mental Health Specialists?

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on May 25, 2021

There aren't enough therapists and psychiatrists to treat our kids. We have to do better.

There aren't enough therapists and psychiatrists to treat our kids. We have to do better.

Anxiety

What Teens With Social Anxiety Need During a Pandemic

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on February 18, 2021

These teens are comfortable avoiding their fears for the moment. But what about when the moment is over?

These teens are comfortable avoiding their fears for the moment. But what about when the moment is over?

Health

Now Is the Time to Re-Examine Stigma About Mental Illness

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on December 1, 2020

We may now be more likely to report our own distress. But many obstacles remain.

We may now be more likely to report our own distress. But many obstacles remain.

Health

5 Things a Doctor Wants You to Know About Telemental Health

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on August 13, 2020

I had to choose: either shutter my psychiatry practice or see patients virtually. The rewards of my choice surprised me, but do they outweigh the negatives?

I had to choose: either shutter my psychiatry practice or see patients virtually. The rewards of my choice surprised me, but do they outweigh the negatives?