"Get a Grip with Dr. G", This episode centers on effective trauma therapies and how they address mind-body healing in mental health treatment. Dr. J explains and compares several techniques

In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between social media and mental health. While platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram can be powerful tools for spreading awareness and reducing stigma around issues like autism, schizophrenia, and depression, they also provide fertile ground for misinformation and harmful narratives. We emphasize the importance of turning to reliable sources — like peer-reviewed research and reputable experts — over viral posts or unverified claims. The discussion also touches on patient autonomy, the evolving role of technology in psychiatric care, and why mental health remains one of the most misunderstood fields in medicine.

Guest speaker, Dr. Robert Homer, a psychiatrist with a PRIVATE PRACTICE in Boca Raton, who also specializes in obesity medicine who discussed his own battle with obesity and it’s profound effects on his own mental health. He discusses how he has overcome obesity and how he has maintained his health with the lifestyle and what impacts his mental health. Dr. Homer and I also discussed new treatment options in dealing with obesity as part of an overall mental health treatment approach and the importance of diet exercise as well as new medication options.