Thinking About Healthspan to Live Longer and Better
Outlive is well-written, well-balanced, and makes no fantastic claims. Further, while providing clear guidance for achieving better health, Dr. Attia does ...
A New Book Puts Chronic Pain in Better Perspective
A new book presents an important new understanding of chronic pain and the role of prescribed opioids—one that can help ...
Are Are CDC Guidelines Too Liberal Around Prescribing Opioids
Most will find the 2022 CDC opioid guidelines, also published in the New England Journal of Medicine, similar to the ...
The Dangers of Medicine’s Pernicious Culture
A rigid medical culture prevents addressing society’s present needs. KEY POINTS 1. An unconscious culture guides medicine. 2. This culture ...
America Needs a National Institute of Healthcare Education
No one is in charge of training providers for mental health care. Key points: 1. The US has a massive ...
Poor US Mental Health Care Confirmed From a Top Authority
Dr. Thomas Insel’s new book makes poor mental health care a human rights issue. A similar version of this post ...
We Miss Many Psychiatric Diagnoses
Disabling physical disorders often are associated with mental disorders. A similar post was made earlier in Psychology Today. In patients ...
How To Effectively Communicate With Others
Empathic skills pave the way to effective communication. Camille Pissarro (1830–1903): Conversation CC-PD-Mark A similar version of this blog ...
Psychiatry’s Mismatch With Primary Care
Mental illnesses in primary care often present with physical symptoms. KEY POINTS 1. Effective mental health care in medical settings ...
Chronic Pain Is A Symptom
How would you diagnose chronic pain? This blog was posted earlier in a slightly different form in Psychology Today. Trying ...
