Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD is a psychiatrist who is triple Board Certified in Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, as well as Addiction Medicine. He completed his Psychiatry Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, and his Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Maryland and Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Mirza has had the privilege to work in a variety of settings, from inpatient psychiatric units with medical capabilities to the classrooms of Baltimore City public schools. He has learned from some of the leaders and pioneers in the field of psychiatry, and his experiences have allowed him to develop a deep understanding of neuropsychiatric conditions in both children and adults.

His unique experience as a child and adolescent psychiatrist provides a valuable perspective when working with adult patients, as he understands how early experiences can affect an individual's mental health later in life. Additionally, his board certification in Addiction Medicine allows him to understand individuals struggling with addiction better and be non-judgmental in his approach.

Dr. Mirza is knowledgeable and experienced with the latest pharmacological interventions and therapy modalities. However, he believes that every individual is different and seeks care for a unique reason. His practice is based on the belief that each person deserves the same respect and treatment that he would demand for himself.

He is active on Tik Tok  @kicksshrink 

Dr. Kate and Dr. Mirza discuss Psych meds such as Ketamine and the concept of treatment resistant depression and frustrations with the insurance system that can hold up or deny necessary treatment prescriptions.

They also talk about how mental health is handled by the media, specifically how the media handles suicide reporting. It is important for journalists to not say examples of suicide.

Algorithms have shown that specifics are then researched and there can be ideas put in people’s heads that may not be there already.

Dr.Mirza sees a sharp increase in cases of depression, adhd, suicide attempts, addictions and discusses why.

Listen to this episode on this very current and important topic.

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Dr. Kate Balestrieri 

Modern Intimacy

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