Akeso Psychiatry

05/28/2026

I had the opportunity to take some time with my daughter, fostering our relationship and celebrating her musical interests. I appreciate everyone's patience and understanding during my short absence from the office

02/13/2026

Embracing flexibility can be demanding, but having trust in the journey can be empowering. On days when options seem constrained, take a deep breath and tap into your inner resilience to find the path ahead.

02/03/2026

As we begin month 2 of 2026, take some time to check in with yourself. What are you feeling? Here are some ideas to help take that next small step forward

12/03/2025

The holiday season can be emotionally charged, with situations potentially escalating and exhaustion setting in. It is vital to acknowledge what you can control and what you cannot. Your control is confined to your own actions and reactions. 🎄💆‍♀️💫🌟

11/22/2025

Nursing is now among degrees no longer considered as 'professional' degrees for loan purposes, thus decreasing the overall loan caps for obtaining graduate education.

While this may not seem concerning at first, consider that obtaining an advanced nursing degree, in tuition alone, can cost between $35,000 and $100,000 depending on the degree and length of program. This does not take into account books, travel costs for attending clinicals, site immersion costs for distance programs, or any offset of living expenses for those not able to work full time (which can be near impossible in some cases).

The advanced registered nurse practitioner is a role that has been more prominent in recent years, adding many more clinicians as primary providers and specialty providers. The increase in these mid-level providers has increased accessibility to care and reduced wait time for appointments in many areas. This is especially true in more rural areas where specialty providers can have months long waits for an appointment.

By choosing to eliminate advanced level nurses (along with physician assistants) in the definition of professional degrees, the impact on efficient and accessible health care will be noticeable. Students who rely on loans to help support their education will likely be deterred from these loan-restricted degrees, and often affording them without loans is impossible.

Previously, a professional degree was defined as one that "signifies both completion of the academic requirements for beginning practice in a given profession and a level of professional skill beyond that normally required for a bachelor's degree."

Does ARNP fit? ✅

While the Trump administration maintains that definition, the addition explicitly states "and must be in one of the 11 listed fields: medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, law, veterinary medicine, osteopathic medicine, podiatry, chiropractic, theology, and clinical psychology."

The exclusion of Nursing, along with numerous other degrees that fit the definition of professional, is both insulting and absurd. In a time where we need an increase in health care workers, our government is actively making their availability harder.

The Trump administration's definition of a "professional degree" may not include nursing. Here's what the term means and who could be impacted.

10/09/2025

Akeso Psychiatry has a new assistant! Meet Maslow. He is chatty, loves to be petted, and is a great listener. He will be happy to keep you company and provide comfort on your visit!

09/19/2025

I had the honor of providing faculty education for Su***de Awareness Prevention at the Colton School last week. Having the chance to share opportunities for learning and open discussion on such a difficult topic is one of the many reasons I entered this profession ***deAwareness ***depreventionmonth

09/08/2025

🟣 Why Su***de Awareness Matters 🟣
Let’s break the silence. Let’s save lives.

Su***de is a leading cause of death—and yet, it’s often surrounded by silence, stigma, and misunderstanding. That silence can be deadly.

💬 Talking about su***de doesn’t cause it—it helps prevent it.
Open conversations about mental health and suicidal thoughts create space for support, healing, and hope. When we normalize seeking help, we empower people to reach out before they reach a breaking point.

📊 The reality is sobering:

Millions of people struggle with suicidal thoughts each year
Many suffer in silence due to fear, shame, or lack of access to care
Su***de affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities
🌱 Awareness leads to action.
By educating ourselves and others, we can recognize warning signs, offer support, and advocate for accessible mental health care. Su***de prevention is not just a clinical issue—it’s a community responsibility.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.
Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline—free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Let’s be the voice that says:
You are not alone. You are loved. You are worth saving.

***deAwareness

09/06/2025

🟣 Su***de Prevention Awareness Month 🟣
Let’s talk about the reality—and the hope.

Su***de is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In 2023, over 49,000 lives were lost to su***de—that’s one death every 11 minutes. Behind these numbers are real people, families, and communities forever changed.

💔 The impact is far-reaching:

In 2022, 12.8 million adults seriously thought about su***de
3.7 million made a plan
1.5 million attempted su***de

📊 Disparities exist:

Su***de rates are highest among non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native and non-Hispanic White populations
Men die by su***de nearly 4x more often than women
LGBTQ+ youth, veterans, and those in rural areas are at elevated risk

🌱 But there is hope.
Su***de is preventable. With compassion, connection, and access to care, lives can be saved. Knowing the warning signs, checking in with loved ones, and normalizing help-seeking are powerful steps we can all take.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.
Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline—free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Let’s continue to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind each other:
You matter. Your story matters. Your life matters.

***dePreventionMonth