MAID should never be used as a solution to a broken mental health system
Opinion: Patients have told us they would have exercised the MAID option had it been available during periods of acute mental illness. They all described years of misdiagnosis and compassionless care.
Good Gut = Healthier Brain + Happier Life
Small changes can make a huge difference. Turning your gut into a member of your mental health team can start today!
Why we need experts to ensure science is baked into health technology
Why we need experts to ensure science is baked into health technology The pandemic sped the adoption of digital technology and rocket-fueled the medical apps market. Digital health technologies are one of the most significant needs worldwide, with many of us turning to them to help us manage our own health and that of our […]
Physicians and Burnout: My personal experience with burnout has fueled my commitment to healthcare transformation
Breaking out of a burnout cycle is difficult. First, I had to recognize I was burned out. Then, I had to make a plan to change.
The painful legacy of untreated or under-treated mental illness
Behind every person diagnosed with a mental illness are the people who love and support them. The ripple effects can be profound and add to the burden of mental illness.
Managing Stress During Holidays: what’s going on for you THIS year? 2022
The holidays can be stressful. Here are a few thoughts on how to make the most of what can be the most wonderful time of the year.
We need to tackle stigma in healthcare
Stigma within the healthcare system means people may experience more suffering just getting the help they need. Tackling stigma healthcare is needed to improve outcomes.
We need a pragmatic approach to mental healthcare access.
Improving access to high-quality mental healthcare needs to include much better support for our primary care practitioners.
Our mental healthcare system is suffering from a chronic illness.
The root causes of a mental illness are complex, so too are the causes underlying our ailing mental healthcare system. Determined, courageous leadership and bold action are needed.