Dr.O, “Why Am I Always Depressed?”

This is a very common question that I am always asked by a number of under treated patients. Under treated could mean no medication, no psychotherapy or both. It is important, with brain diseases (mental illnesses) as with other somatic disorders, hypertension and diabetes just to name a few, to get the appropriate treatment. Oftentimes, [...]

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Here We Go Round In Circles: Chris B. and Rihanna Split Again!

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Once again, Mr. Brown has shared with the public that this up and down, ying and yang relationship has concluded.  I can only emphasize the vicious cycle of abusive relationships.  In my book “Am I in a Bad Relationship”  there is a section inspired by [...]

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The Silence is Broken: Spelhouse Relationships Under Fire!

This was a very moving interview for me. The students were very vivid and candid with me. I must say I really learned a lot. All three of them were very articulate, informed and educated. I was forced to listen to their passion. I was forced to understand where they were coming from today. I [...]

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Drunk Psychiatric Nurse Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Patient in Atlanta

We are now in trouble.  Have we hit rock bottom. This is a problem. Wsbtv.com reported that an African-American nurse came to work a little tipsy (BAL .16), pulled a patient out of group, and began to touch him inappropriately. Now, I have heard of allegations where the patient might have been sleep or in an physical [...]

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Is Your Relationship Headed for the Rocks??

  Relationships are work. Period. The majority of people involved in them want the best for themselves and their partner. Being  compatible with someone you enjoy spending time with can be an amazing feeling but as can be expected, spending so much time together with one person will ultimately lead to disagreements about something at one point or [...]

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OMG! Say it Aint So… 4 Morehouse Students Arrested for Sexual Assault

Say it ain’t so…. This is what happens when you admit any and everyone into your institution of higher learning.  Yes,In am of the opinion that Morehouse has changed its admission standards and now we are becoming the subject of media take-outs every six months.  I will defend my Alma Mater,  Morehouse College but I [...]

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