Dwight Antonio Owens, M.D., is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his early childhood and high school education in the Atlanta Public Schools. Dr. Owens obtained a BS in Biology from Morehouse College and a M.D. from Health Science Center at Syracuse for the Medical Doctorate. After obtaining his M.D. degree he attended Mercer […]
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This up and coming book, writing by an Africa-American male Psychiatrists, makes a valid attempt to begin discussion and dialogue about some of the most distressing issues now facing young and middle-aged black males in America. Issues such as criminal recidivism, mental illness and of course murder-by-police officer. Yes, any discussion of these issues will […]
Do you see the pain in my eyes That I am camouflaging with my lies To mask what I am going through Dealing with depression and not knowing what to do The anxiety is alarming and so real And I am overwhelmed with trying to hide how I feel Trying to act normal when its […]
Whoever thought Social Media was just for posting pictures or telling followers how you are feeling today,or what reality show has you in your feelings might be surprised to know that its ability to bring awareness to social injustice is just as relevant. Over the weekend controversy struck in Atlanta when protestors gathered in front […]
his disease has been called out as a “black hole.” It can also be referred to as an “internal ferno” with very little peace. Many patients endure it for years.
Remember, the depth of the grief is directly proportional to the depth of the relationship.
As the New Year takes foot hold, consider this post. Will you find true love in 2017? Only you can answer this question. Is it even possible to find love? There is an answer to this question.
What is depression? It is a chronic DSM-V defined mental illness. Depression can come in many disguises. (Hypothyroidism, MS, Cancer, etc.)
