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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 2, 20211 min read
Exploring Creativity
It’s important to have toys around that just let children explore wherever their imagination takes them. Sometimes kids need a “starting...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: Your Average Day
After gaining a good understanding of why you are presenting for care and also your past psychiatric history, time will be spent on...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Let Imagination Fill in the Details
I always try to have a few toys around where there aren’t very many details. The idea is that children will fill in the blanks, and that...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 27, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: Substance Use
After reviewing any past psychiatric symptoms and treatment, most psychiatrists will spend some time learning about any past and any...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 26, 20211 min read
Meeting a New Psychiatrist: Past Psychiatric Symptoms and Treatments
After getting a detailed understanding of your concerns, your psychiatrist will then usually focus on gathering a very detailed history...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 25, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Mild Distractions
I always try to keep a few toys around that people can play with while still trying to have a conversation. Some people call them...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 21, 20211 min read
I really love this quote
I really love this quote. I first saw it in a hospital conference room, and this picture has been on my phone ever since. I love it...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Let’s Meet in Person: The Challenge of the Camera Window
I previously posted about how I prefer to work with patients in-person. That’s still my preference, even now when meeting with someone in...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
A New Series: Meeting a New Psychiatrist
I thought it might be helpful to have posts about what to expect when working with psychiatrists. There is so much myth and...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Let's try something new!
I met an amazingly thoughtful person who made me realize that social media can also be used to spread positive ideas and education. And...
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