Medical mystery: The healthy young woman who feared losing control
My new patient was a petite young woman sporting a retro punk rock look complete with brightly dyed hair, multiple piercings, and combat...
Medical Mystery: Why was woman having violent thoughts about her loved ones?
My patient was in agony. She was thinking about killing her husband. She spoke in halting phrases about why she had come for...
Medical Mystery: Why is this teen so miserable?
Let me tell you about a young woman who came to me for a psychological evaluation and quietly cried throughout. She was 16 and lovely in...
Can anxiety disorders be prevented in children?
When parents have an anxiety disorder, it places their children at a greatly increased risk of developing an anxiety disorder. Probably...