2009 archive

The Little Helper’s Little Helper

10/20/2009 In July of 2007, comedian Michael Showalter was at a bar in Park Slope doing stand-up about an unwitting experience he’d had with a prescription drug called Seroquel. The scenario: Mr. Showalter couldn’t fall asleep one night thanks to some noisy construction outside his Flatbush Avenue apartment, so his girlfriend suggested he take one […] Read more…

Understanding What Your Psychiatrist Does

04/09/2009 What Is a Psychiatrist – Overview: Many people with phobias see a psychiatrist at least occasionally. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has undergone specialized training in mental health. Some clients see a psychiatrist exclusively, for both medication management and therapy. Others visit a psychiatrist solely for medications, and use other treatment team […] Read more…