It's Not Just in Your Head

Gaslighting

Patients with Unexplained Symptoms and Medical Gaslighting

Susan Trachman M.D. on March 3, 2023

Medical gaslighting may be the result of unconscious physician bias or a lack of information.

Diet

Your Gut Biome and Neurodegenerative Disease

Susan Trachman M.D. on February 6, 2023

As we age, the composition of our gut biome changes, and we become more prone to diseases related to our gut or gut bacteria.

Microbiome

Your Gut Biome, Aging, and Neurodegenerative Disease

Susan Trachman M.D. on January 29, 2023

Find out how to maintain a healthy gut environment as you age.

Depression

How Exercise Can Benefit Our Mental Health

Susan Trachman M.D. on November 8, 2022

Regular exercise can boost our mental health in many ways.

Anxiety

What if You Don’t Know You’re Anxious?

Susan Trachman M.D. on October 21, 2022

Earlier this month, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended anxiety screening for adults under the age of 65. Here's why I applaud this bold action as a psychiatrist.

Depression

The Influence of Gut Biome on Mood

Susan Trachman M.D. on September 18, 2022

Did you know that what you eat can influence your mood?

Chronic Illness

Detecting Lyme Disease

Susan Trachman M.D. on August 20, 2022

Lyme disease is called the "great imitator." Find out why, and what to do if you suspect you are infected.

Pregnancy

The Mental Health Consequences of Overturning Roe v. Wade

Susan Trachman M.D. on July 6, 2022

Personal Perspective: Many of us never believed it would happen. And then came the decision that would change the lives of more than half the population.