‘I’m concerned for the Swifties’: Psychiatrist says she’s being canceled over her Taylor Swift critique

With the release of Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album, The Torturned Poets Department, fans, critics, and everyone in between have shared their take on the 31-track album. Reviews from professional critics have been mixed, with some critics taking issue with the lyricism of the album as well as its production by longtime collaborators Jack Antonoff … Read more

Larry David Once Paid A Psychiatrist $250 To Get Him Out Of The Army Reserve

Larry David might be currently beefing with a toddler puppet, but he’s always been this way. Should we be surprised that the man, who recently declared war on Elmo, is a huge liar? No, because that’s the basic premise of Curb Your Enthusiasm, in a nutshell. The comedian recently went on Conan O’Brien’s podcast where … Read more

Anxiety Relief Hack Goes Viral On TikTok, Psychiatrist Weighs In

Additionally, she said, “In an age where our food is over-processed, we may need to supplement our diets in order to get the nutrients that we need for brain health.” She also said a placebo effect is possible. Still, she said, “The act of taking something to treat something may be enough for some individuals … Read more

Depression or bipolar disorder? A psychiatrist lists five signs it's likely not depression.

It’s not always easy to figure out what mental health condition you have, even after being diagnosed. Sometimes questions pop up after a diagnosis or new symptoms appear that may give you pause. One of the mental health conditions most questioned is bipolar disorder because it seems to contain a lot of symptoms that can … Read more

Renowned psychiatrist debunks the biggest myths about suicide in a candid Reddit AMA

If you or someone you know is struggling, know that there are immediate resources available if you’re in a crisis. There are many organizations to become familiar with, including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline , the Crisis Text Line (text “HOME” to 741741), and the Trevor Project 866-488-7386. Suicide is one of the hardest … Read more

Do You See Yourself In First-Person Or Third-Person? A Psychiatrist Weighs In

According to Tara, “Most people experience both [perspectives], but everyone has a baseline. For first-person baseline, you are very focused on your experience of something rather than the entire situation.” She added that if your baseline is a first-person perspective, you are also “very present” and have “heightened senses.” And, she finds these people to … Read more

A renowned psychiatrist was asked to name the biggest myth about suicide. His response is a must-read.

This article originally appeared on 09.11.18 If you or someone you know is struggling, know that there are immediate resources available if you’re in a crisis. There are many organizations to become familiar with, including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline , the Crisis Text Line (text “HOME” to 741741), and the Trevor Project 866-488-7386. … Read more

Dr. Alok Kanojia is the Twitch-streaming psychiatrist helping the online generation cope with the ills of the internet

Dr. Alok Kanojia is a 39-year-old Harvard-trained psychiatrist and CEO of his own successful life-coaching company, Healthy Gamer. But to almost a million YouTube subscribers and over 600,000 Twitch followers, he’s “Dr. K,” the host of HealthyGamerGG, a mental health platform he designed to “help the internet generation succeed.”  Kanojia’s company and platform are informed … Read more