About The Event On April 7th, Beatrice Rabkin, MD and author Shauna Shapiro, PhD joined the CalPsychiatry Psych Media Discussion Group to discuss Dr. Shapiro’s novel, “Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire the Brain for Calm...
About The Event On March 9th, Stephanie Adams Mendez, Ph.D., N.C.S.P., Nancy Wu, MD, and author Laurie Frankel joined the CalPsychiatry Psych Media Discussion Group to discuss Frankel’s novel, “This Is How It Always Is.” During this discussion, Laurie Frankel shared...
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a very distressing diagnosis, particularly in children and teens. In this Boston Medical Journal review article, authors explore the pathophysiology of this mental disorder and potential treatment options for young children...
About The Event On December 9th, Grace Jung, PhD, Pamela Rutledge, PhD, MBA, Jenny Moon LCSW, joined the CalPsychiatry Psych Media Discussion Group to discuss the popular Netflix series, “Squid Game.” During this discussion, Jenny Moon commented on the...
In a longitudinal study, MRI imaging of bipolar patients with and without manic episodes were compared for six years. The results showed that manic episodes led to decreased volume in certain areas of the brain. Bipolar disorder has been linked to various structural...
Research is showing that untreated mental illness alone confers a higher risk of worsening physical ailments. Recent research is showing that mental illness can lead to the progression of physical ailments. In a recent New York Times column, Jane Brody speaks with Dr....