My Family Psychiatrist

10/22/2025

nami.org

10/21/2025

Four years after the AAP, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children's Hospital Association declared a national emergency for children’s mental health, the issues remain and we are committed to addressing them. Progress is possible with sustained commitment, dedicated funding, and coordination – our policymakers must act to prioritize the mental health of young people and invest in programs that work.

“Four years since the emergency declaration, there is still much more work to be done to best support the healthy mental development of young people – from reaching them with the care they need earlier on to ensuring pediatricians have the resources to make timely treatment possible, such as through teleconsultations with mental health teams,” AAP President Dr. Susan Kressly said. Read the full press release at https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/aap/2025/four-years-on-childrens-mental-health-remains-a-national-emergency/

10/20/2025

The Big Cities Health Coalition is the latest group to take a strong public stand in support of vaccination as a direct response to concerns that the federal government is limiting access and raising doubts: https://cnn.it/4os4zlc

10/19/2025

"You look fine."

How many times have we heard this, or maybe even said it ourselves?

It's a phrase meant to reassure, but it can feel like their pain and struggles are being dismissed...

Just because someone appears to have it all together on the outside, it doesn't mean they aren't fighting battles within.

Mental health isn't always visible.

Behind that smile might be other things 💔

If you feel like this, know that you are not alone.

Your feelings are valid, and it's okay to not be okay.

Ease some of that pain and talk to someone ❤️🫂

it can be the first step towards healing.

You don't have to carry this burden by yourself.

There is strength in seeking help, and there are people who care about you and want to support you

10/19/2025

10/18/2025

You never really know what someone is carrying behind their smile.

Some people wake up every day fighting a battle they can't explain and still show up for work, their families, and their friends.

That's strength.

So before you tell someone to "just be positive,"

remember: kindness costs nothing, and it can change everything.

10/17/2025

More than 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

WHO recommends that girls aged 9–14 years receive the vaccine, which is highly effective in preventing cervical .

Get informed.
Get screened.
Get vaccinated.