Dr Sotsky is a fellow in consultation-liaison psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center with a part time private practice. She was formerly a chief resident at Columbia’s psychiatry residency program. Before medical training, she received an MS in Narrative Medicine, an interdisciplinary field that studies illness through a humanities lens. She is co-author of 

Conquering Lyme Disease: Science Bridges the Great Divide

 and has interests in medical education, psychotherapy, and medical humanities.

Podcasts

How can we save more lives and prevent overdose deaths? Lloyd I Sederer, MD, a psychiatrist, expert in public health, and author provides insights.

Lloyd Sederer, MD: A Conversation About Addiction and the Opioid Epidemic

In this podcast, Drew Ramsey, MD, an nutritional expert and psychiatrist discusses the importance of diet and nutrition in mental health and wellness.

A Conversation With Drew Ramsey, MD, on Nutrition and Mental Health

Millions of Americans will suffer brain injuries this year, and many of them will need a psychiatrist’s help. 

Recognize and Treat Traumatic Brain Injury

Michael F. Myers, MD, discusses issues of gender and sexuality, both today and in recent psychiatric history. 

Psychiatry’s Gender Trouble

In their quest to become American doctors, international medical graduates face formidable obstacles. A psychiatrist from Libya explains how his colleagues can help them along the way. 

The Road Less Travelled: An Immigrant’s Story

How can psychiatrists meet the challenge of treating PTSD in veterans?

When the War Comes Home

 is Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, New York, NY. Dr Moutier reports no conflicts of interest concerning the subject matter of this Special Report.

The unique opportunities for clinicians in identifying risk and preventing suicide are discussed in this podcast.

Preventing Suicide in the Age of COVID-19

How can clinicians help patients struggling with addiction, especially during this time when uncovering past traumas might feel impractical? 

Navigating Addiction Treatment in the Face of Difficulties

There are many reasons symptoms worsen in younger patients who are prescribed antidepressants. Five possible scenarios are discussed in this podcast.

When Children Get Worse on Antidepressants: Activation or Bipolar?

Chris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMH-NP, discuss best practices for dosing quetiapine for the treatment of bipolar disorder.