Oct 10, 20193 min

World Mental Health Day: Suicide Prevention

Suicide The term was coined in 1642 by Sir Thomas Browne who was a physician and philosopher; published in his piece entitled, Religio Medic

Sep 24, 20192 min

Physical Impacts, Mental Health and Community Well-Being in the wake of Hurricane Dorian

In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, there are potential physical health effects, mental health effects and effects to community well being, of

Sep 16, 20193 min

Coping in The Aftermath of The Storm

After a Disaster Event Following a disaster event, it can be helpful to know what to do and how to respond in order to best care for...

Sep 6, 20194 min

In The Aftermath of The Storm

Following a disaster, damage to social or community infrastructural components such as food systems and medical services will result in many

Aug 27, 20193 min

Preparing For the Storm

When one hears of an impending storm, it may evoke thoughts and feelings of fear, anxiety worry and depression. Some persons may use alcohol

Jun 12, 20192 min

The reason I became a Psychiatrist

As a boy growing up on the family islands of The Bahamas, that is Andros, Abaco, Eleuthera and Cat Island, I was always of a curious...

Jun 12, 20192 min

Recognizing Signs & Symptoms of Common Mental Disorders

Some Facts: • Major Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide • 1 in 4 people will be affected by a mental disorder at...

Jun 12, 20191 min

American Psychiatric Association Conference

Celebrating their 175th year, American Psychiatric Association invited me to talk at their conference.

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