What If No One Can Diagnose Your Illness?

Some weeks I can’t stop reflecting upon the real-life stories I come across that show how far we have to go to achieve more equitable and effective healthcare in the United States. This past week, I watched Netflix’s Diagnosis series for the first time. Netflix’s website summarizes Diagnosis, “Dr. Lisa Sanders crowdsources diagnoses for mysterious […]

Joy and Panic—Manuscript Almost a Book

Why are drug addiction and suicide rates increasing, particularly among young adults? The contradiction between tremendous strides in research and worsening outcomes motivated me to write Intact: Untangle the Web of Bipolar Depression, Addiction, and Trauma.

Eavesdropping can yield ideas for stories

Maybe I love eavesdropping, because I grew up in New York City where you hear fragments of conversations while walking amidst crowds or while using public transportation. I don’t go out of my way to eavesdrop, but even a few overheard words in passing can trigger musings about characters and plots.