Oct 29, 20193 min read

Stress and Stress Management

STRESS: Is defined as a disturbance in one’s state of physical and psychological equilibrium brought about by a disturbance in the world ar

Oct 10, 20193 min read

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 read

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 read

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 read

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 read

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 read

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 read

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 read

American Psychiatric Association Conference

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

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