January 25, 2016

ReachMD: Recognition and Management of Mental Illness for the Non-Psychiatric Clinician

  I had the pleasure of being interviewed by ReachMD's Dr. Patrice Basanta-Henry on the recognition and management of mental illness for the non-psychiatric clinician.  Highlights […]
January 12, 2016

Why Do Older White Men Have A Higher Suicide Risk?

A recent study published by Silvia Sara Canetto, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology at Colorado State University finds that older white men have higher […]
January 8, 2016

#AskAPsychiatrist with Nzinga A. Harrison, MD — January 7, 2016

The first #AskAPsychiatrist LIVE broadcast on Periscope was awesome!  72 people signed in and asked questions about so many different things including: I think psychiatric medications […]
January 4, 2016

#AskAPsychiatrist LIVE on Periscope

Happy New Year everyone! I'm excited to pub my newest venture -- #AskAPsychiatrist.  My husband has a newfound love affair with the Periscope, app and has convinced […]
December 31, 2015

Today I was Pulled Over by the Police. All I Could Think of was Sandra Bland.

Well, I got pulled over by the police today.  Here's the story through my eyes: I'm in a foreign part of town trying to follow my […]
December 4, 2015

How I Kicked My Migraine’s BUTT in 17 Short Steps

Today turned out to be a great day.  It started at 5:15am when I woke up with the beginnings of a migraine. I decided that I […]
December 3, 2015

ADHD Stimulants May Cause Sleep Problems in Children

Psychiatry Advisor recently reported that ADHD Stimulants may cause sleep problems in children.  The report comes from the results of a meta-analysis done by University of Nebraska Lincoln.  A meta-analysis […]
September 21, 2015

Working long hours is associated with increased risk of stroke

Well, I have been working on my workaholism for a while now (I know, ironic).  But reading this article has kicked my motivation into high gear.  […]
September 10, 2015

Emotional Eating – A Biological Lover’s Triangle

I first wrote this blog several months ago, but I thought now would be a good time to bring it back to the forefront for two […]