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Jennifer Reid M.D.

About

Dr. Jennifer Reid is a psychiatrist, mindset and wellness coach, writer, and podcaster. She is also an award-winning educator on the clinical faculty at the University of Pennsylvania. She writes and podcasts at www.thereflectivedoc.com

Recent Posts

Guidance for Women Seeking More Satisfying Sex

Women seeking a more satisfying sexual experience have options to treat low libido, sexual pain, and difficulty reaching orgasm.

Female Sexual Dysfunction: What's Going Wrong?

Women experiencing low desire, pain, or an inability to orgasm often benefit from a clearer understanding of these sexual difficulties, allowing for successful recovery.

Is It Sex Worth Wanting?

Women's sexual functioning is complex, but simple changes can make a big difference. Learn all about types of desire, arousal, and how to create an environment for great sex.

Improving Mental Health Through Social Media

How can the power of social media be harnessed to lower mental illness stigma and counter disinformation?

A Fresh Outlook on Menopause

The menopausal transition is a relatively new phenomenon. Let's view it as the sign of good health and longevity that it truly suggests.

The menopausal transition is a relatively new phenomenon. Let's view it as the sign of good health and longevity that it truly suggests.

Food and Mood: What's the Connection?

Looking for powerful ways to prevent depression and anxiety? Increasingly, we are learning about the importance of nutrition psychiatry for our mental health

Looking for powerful ways to prevent depression and anxiety? Increasingly, we are learning about the importance of nutrition psychiatry for our mental health

New Moms, You Need to Hear This

Commonly, new postpartum moms experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts (UIT) of infant harm. New data reassure us that this doesn't lead to infant risk.

Commonly, new postpartum moms experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts (UIT) of infant harm. New data reassure us that this doesn't lead to infant risk.

"Why Do I Keep Doing This?": Understanding Our Reasons for Drinking

Are you trying to drink less for physical or emotional reasons, but finding it difficult to change? Understanding your reasons for use can help you take back control.

Are you trying to drink less for physical or emotional reasons, but finding it difficult to change? Understanding your reasons for use can help you take back control.

How to Treat Insomnia in New Mothers

New moms face many challenges in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Recent research suggests a simple intervention for insomnia can have powerful benefits for mood and anxiety.

New moms face many challenges in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Recent research suggests a simple intervention for insomnia can have powerful benefits for mood and anxiety.

Wait, Are We Back Here Again?

We may feel like we are reliving early 2020. right now, but there are ways to stay grounded and remind ourselves of just how much has changed.

We may feel like we are reliving early 2020. right now, but there are ways to stay grounded and remind ourselves of just how much has changed.