Swiping for Therapists
Over inThe New York Times, Melissa Miller has an article titled "How to Find the Right Therapist."Miller compares it to dating, and she makes the very valid point that good chemistry helps, it's really nice to like and respect your psychotherapist, and to feel a sense of rapport. In psychotherapy, the talking is an integral part of the treatment and the relationship itself can be healing. So it is important in therapy that the patient be comfortable confiding in the therapist, be open and honest, and feel safe saying things that can make one feel vulnerable.Miller compares it to dating, and talks about the plea...
Source: Shrink Rap - July 18, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Unknown Source Type: blogs
The Interesting Thing About Reviews of Committed.....
Hello! It's been a month since the last Shrink Rap post, and it's now summer. I love the long days and the slower pace. There have been many times when I have read something and have thought, 'I want to write a blog post about that....' but then time gets the best of me and I end up tweeting it instead. I do believe my brain has reduced itself to 140 character thoughts. Please do follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/shrinkrapdinahAs you may know,ClinkShrinkand I are the authors ofCommitted: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care, released by Johns Hopkins University Press on November 1s...
Source: Shrink Rap - July 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Unknown Source Type: blogs
The Interesting Thing About Reviews of Committed.....
Hello! It's been a month since the last Shrink Rap post, and it's now summer. I love the long days and the slower pace. There have been many times when I have read something and have thought, 'I want to write a blog post about that....' but then time gets the best of me and I end up tweeting it instead. I do believe my brain has reduced itself to 140 character thoughts. Please do follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/shrinkrapdinahhttps://twitter.com/shrinkrapdinahAs you may know,ClinkShrinkand I are the authors ofCommitted: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care, released by Johns Hopki...
Source: Shrink Rap - July 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dinah Source Type: blogs
NAMI: or It's All in the Words....
As I mentioned earlier, I ' ve written apost over on PsychologyToday about how I believe the upcoming NAMI election and the question of whether NAMI will cover a ' big tent ' or a ' small tent ' -- a focus on severe mental illness versus all mental illness-- is about forced psychiatric care.One the candidates for office, DJ Jaffe, responded to my PsychologyToday post and said it ' s wrong, and I should change it. It ' s an opinion, not a statement of fact, so I ' m hanging out with my first amendment right to free speech. Mr. Jaffe included his whole campaign speech and you ' re welcome to check it out. His con...
Source: Shrink Rap - June 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Unknown Source Type: blogs
NAMI: or It's All in the Words....
As I mentioned earlier, I've written apost over on PsychologyToday about how I believe the upcoming NAMI election and the question of whether NAMI will cover a 'big tent' or a 'small tent' -- a focus on severe mental illness versus all mental illness-- is about forced psychiatric care.One the candidates for office, DJ Jaffe, responded to my PsychologyToday post and said it's wrong, and I should change it. It's an opinion, not a statement of fact, so I'm hanging out with my first amendment right to free speech. Mr. Jaffe included his whole campaign speech and you're welcome to check it out. His contention is tha...
Source: Shrink Rap - June 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Unknown Source Type: blogs
NAMI's Upcoming Elections: Is It All About Involuntary Psychiatric Care?
Ah, so first visit Pete Earley'sblog. His last two post talk about the upcoming elections for NAMI's Board of Directors. Big Tents, Small Tents, a letter from the President of the Board, he's got the issues outlined.I throw in my two cents over on Psychology Today's website: This discussion of who NAMI should serve-- those with severe mental illnesses and their families, or those will all mental illnesses?--is really about forced psychiatric care. Read my thoughtsHEREand I'd love to hear what you think.-----Listen to our latest podcast atmythreeshrinks.com or subscribe to ourrss feed. Email us at mythrees...
Source: Shrink Rap - June 5, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Unknown Source Type: blogs
Join Us At APA!
It's days away: the American Psychiatric Association's Annual Meeting will be in San Diego. I'd like to tell you about the talks we'll be involved in and invite you to come listen and participate. Please do come say hello!--------------------To search for sessions by topic or presenter, go to this link:http://s4.goeshow.com/apa/annual/2017/itinerary_planner.cfm Session ID: 3019 Symposium Outpatient Commitment: A Tour of the Practices Across States Date: Tuesday, May 23 Time: 8:00 AM –11:00 AM Speakers: Chair: Dinah Miller (Maryland) Presenter: Ryan C. Bell, M.D., J.D. (New York State) Presenter: Kimberly ...
Source: Shrink Rap - May 17, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dinah Source Type: blogs
Negotiated Rates: What No One Talks About in Health Care Legislation
Last week, the House of Representatives passed legislation for the American Health Care Act, the first step in repealing the Affordable Care Act, or as some would call it, Trumpcare versus Obamacare. The American Psychiatric Association and the American Medical Association (and many other medical societies) oppose the new legislation. An enormous concern is that the new legislation won't require insurance companies to cover preexisting conditions, or require coverage for mental health treatment or prenatal/maternity care. Over the coming years, the new legislation is predicted to leave 24 million more Ame...
Source: Shrink Rap - May 7, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dinah Source Type: blogs
Roy on the Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana was legalized in Maryland two years ago, and this summer we will be getting our first dispensaries. Psychiatrists are starting to ask what this means in terms of treating patients. Roy did a great job summing up some of the research for our colleagues:Unfortunately, because of the many historical restrictions on research, there is increasing amounts of data available, yet few "facts" to go by ("fact" as in "a thing that is indisputably the case"). These data are often viewed from differing perspectives. Such as absolute vs relative risks. Harm reduction vs harm avoidance. Public health vs crim...
Source: Shrink Rap - April 3, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dinah Source Type: blogs
