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Aug 1, 20203 min read
But First, Be Happy: Reasons High Achievers Must Prioritize Their Mental Health
THE HAPPINESS MYTH All humans are on a quest to be happy, whether they are consciously aware of this or not. The desire to be happy...
Jul 18, 20204 min read
The Road To High Functioning Depression Is Paved With Gold Stars:
When being a high achiever leads to depression
Jul 11, 20205 min read
Signs You May Have Depression Even Though You Are High Functioning
The term "high functioning depression" has made its way into mainstream vernacular over recent years. It is not an actual clinical...
May 24, 20202 min read
Ask Dr. Jeannie: "Help! My Family Member Is Lashing Out. What Can I Do"?
Today I’m sharing a great question I received from a young woman recently. She writes: “My family member has been lashing out. He doesn’t...
May 16, 20203 min read
What The ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Finale Teaches High Achievers About Self Love
I have loved the hit TV show, ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ for years, and was blown away by the series finale that aired this week. If...
Apr 17, 20207 min read
A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Treating Depression While Pregnant
Jade’s primary care doctor had been prescribing her Prozac, a commonly used antidepressant medication, for almost a year before two blue...
Mar 28, 20204 min read
How a Gratitude Practice Helps Us Feel Better Despite Life’s Circumstances
Recently, I conducted a follow up psychiatry appointment with a patient diagnosed with both Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (also known as...
Mar 21, 20205 min read
Three Simple Steps To Finding Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic
Being angry, anxious and depressed are NOT mandatory, despite what is happening around us.
Mar 14, 20204 min read
A Letter To My Parents About Staying Safe Through The Coronavirus Pandemic
I was raised deep in the South, and raised deep in the Church. I am a preacher’s kid, times two. Both my father and mother are ordained...
Feb 14, 20204 min read
You Don't Need A Kick In The Pants To Get Your Life Together
"I’m going to get myself together”, I’d promise. The weight was piling on with no signs of stopping...
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