Mental Health Labels Aren’t Causes: It’s Time to Get Curious Again
One of the most frustrating and overlooked problems in psychiatry is the way diagnostic labels are too often mistaken for causes. It’s a subtle but profound error that shapes the entire field. Take these common examples: “She has hallucinations because she’s...
Treatment-Resistant Depression and Suicidal Ideation: A Metabolic Disorder?
Major depressive disorder (MDD) remains a leading cause of disability worldwide. For those with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), the stakes are even higher. A recent study by Pan et al. (2023) identifies a strong association between metabolic...
Kicking Through the Stigma: Zane Gonzalez’s Journey with OCD
As the pressure mounts in the final seconds of an NFL game, all eyes fall on the kicker—a position often underappreciated until the stakes are sky-high. For Zane Gonzalez, placekicker for the Washington Commanders, his calm demeanor and ability to perform under...