Episode 10: The role of a Psychiatrist treating patients with Dermatological Conditions | David Straker

Key Points

• David Straker, Board Certified Psychiatrist, in conversation with Naren Arulrajah
• Works with Dermatologists who have patients with anxiety & stresses with dermatological issues
• Helps these patients cope with their conditions, symptoms and everyday life
• Issues often stem through the mind and body connection
• Celebrities coming out about psychiatric issues has helped make awareness and openness for others to come out about their own issues
• The more awareness and acceptance there is the more people come out that are seeking treatment with mental health problems
• Unnecessary treatments and surgeries can lead to other risks in patients
• It’s important for the Dermatologist to be aware of certain psychiatric medicines that’s can cause dermatological side effects

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