Recently the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology published an article on the management of ADHD during pregnancy and postpartum. They brought up that mild cases of ADHD should be managed with lifestyle interventions and therapy. I do agree with this, but more importantly I don’t think we have the finesse and expertise in diagnosing ADHD in women yet to catch mild cases. Most of the women with mild cases are probably told that they don’t have ADHD at all.

Tetris and PTSD: I had come across this intriguing information on social media multiple times, yet I had not found the opportunity to delve deeper and confirm its validity. However, it turns out that there are indeed well-designed studies that rigorously investigate this phenomenon in which playing tetris after a traumatic event does reduce the risk and severity of PTSD

We are inundated with extensive research and data focusing on head injuries in males, particularly those engaged in sports activities. However, there exists a glaring gap in the research concerning a more pressing public health concern: the prevalence and impact of concussions among women.

I was assaulted by a patient on New Year's Eve several years ago, an experience that has left an indelible mark on my life. I can laugh about this now, reflecting on how far I’ve come, but the truth is, I was profoundly shaken up after the incident. The emotional aftermath lingered for a long time.