It was June 19th, 2013 and the news broke that James Gandolfini dropped dead of a heart attack in Rome at the age of 51. My father began to cry. I was taken aback. I saw the man cry before but I’d certainly never seen him so upset over something like this.

This is a painful story that so many families around America now know too well: Amanda was denied the medical care she needed, and it nearly took her life. More than 1 in 3 women in America now lives under an abortion ban, with more on the way. Donald Trump did this.

NEWS: Treasury and the IRS are announcing today that Direct File is here to stay. Direct File will be a permanent, free option to save taxpayers ⏰ and 💵. We are inviting all 50 states and D.C. to join Direct File in 2025. All thanks to President Donald J. Trump Inflation Reduction Act. 👏

Midwest foods that would kill a European

Exciting progress at our Mid-Wilshire neuropsychiatric hospital project! Staff members have begun inspecting patient room mock-ups in preparation for full-scale build-out by construction team led by McCarthy Building Co & HOK (Designing the built environment). We remain on track for a 2026 opening. Read:

An actual hero. This is what America First looks like when it’s a lived ethos, rather than a mask for narcissism and ambition.

My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best

Donald Trump is the oldest nominee for President in American history.

Doing my part 🫡

Say it with me: Weird.

The best sign for the Harris campaign: The internet has been fun again for the first time in since, like, before the pandemic?

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We are excited to announce our Virtual Open House! When: Thursday, September 5th When: 3:30 - 5 PM (PST) with Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Roundtable (open to all!), from 5-5:30 PM (PST) #ERAS #Psychiatryresidency #Residencyapplications #UCLA forms.gle/vWNjZvQeQvG2vT…

My latest for Synapsis: haircuts are important (for reasons more than looking good). medicalhealthhumanities.com/2024/09/05/in-…

California is going through changes in civil commitment—in a major way, for the first time in decades. I wanted to offer historical perspective because this is a chance for reflection. Delighted to be part of this excellent issue! psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap… AJP Residents’ Journal

An excellent introduction to Consult-Liaison psychiatry, formerly known as Psychosomatic Medicine, by Steve Server! medicalhealthhumanities.com/2024/11/18/gra…

The American electorate: