
Frank A. Clark, MD

Dr Clark is an outpatient psychiatrist at Prisma Health-Upstate and clinical associate professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville. He served on the American Psychiatric Association’s Task Force to Address Structural Racism Throughout Psychiatry, and he currently serves as the Diversity and Inclusion section editor and advisory board member for Psychiatric TimesTM.
Articles by Frank A. Clark, MD


Poetic musings on posttraumatic growth...

Reflecting on the process of healing...

A psychiatrist reflects on the fears resulting from real life experiences...

Celebrating and honoring Black Poetry Day...

Reflections through poetry after a moving visit...

A Halloween reflection on stigma...

Reflections on the bounty of life...

A psychiatrist reflects on trauma, healing, and growth...

Physicians are not immune to the gravitational pull toward extramarital affairs, particularly with the most alluring mistress: Medicine.

On this September 11th—and always—we strive for unity...

A psychiatrist reflects on decisions...

Psychiatric Times Diversity and Inclusion Editor shares insights on the arts, humanity, and peace.

A psychiatrist shares his reflections on inclusivity... and making room for all.

Reflections on the new suicide hotline...

A psychiatrist reflects on the past, present, and future for BIPOC MDs and DOs.

On this Independence Day, a psychiatrist shares his thoughts on the promise of freedom, independence, and humanity.

Poetic reflections on today's news...

A psychiatrist's reflections on Father's Day.

Reflections on Juneteenth...


A psychiatrist reflects on society's catatonic state.

Sometimes poetry can help in processing tragedies and traumas.

A psychiatrist reflects on yesterday's tragedy in Texas.

"When we embrace humanity, everyone wins."

What do you do when there seems to be too much sorrow and hate in the world? One psychiatrist answers, "I hope..."

A psychiatrist reflects on recent events.

We can all benefit from a mental health facial.

Sometimes shattering is a good thing...

Reflections on National Doctor Day.
