Yep. We've all had them. And mine was yesterday...a Monday, OF COURSE. Without going into details, let's just say by 6:15am, it had already declared itself […]

Y'all might know (that's right, y'all-- Indiana roots!)  that I am the Official Psychiatrist for the Mental Fitness is Sexy campaign.  Well, this past Saturday, I had […]

OK,OK.  It took me a long time to get here but I do not believe marijuana should be illegal.  There, I said it.  Not because it […]

In the face of the Ray Rice tragedy, many are wondering, how can I protect my children from abusive relationships in the future? What can I […]

When this picture first came across my Facebook feed, I immediately felt all warm and fuzzy inside. What an awesome experience for this child to have. […]

A case study in ADHD. My son, Zahir, is 9 years old and diagnosed with ADHD. Last week in school, he and his classmates had to […]

I wrote this blog for the ACLU on the use of Solitary Confinement and the effect it has had on my brother, who has been imprisoned […]

The Psychiatric Times published a compelling commentary by Douglas A. Kramer, MD regarding NY Solitary Confinement Reform efforts.  He asserts that "it defines who we are."  […]

Earlier this month, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Legislative Leaders announced an agreement on a bill that will establish a medical marijuana program for New York […]