Yasin Choudry, M.D.

The role of the nervous system  I've spent thirty years as a psychiatrist, and I've watched hundreds of smart, motivated people cycle through treatments that kind of help but never quite work. They take their medication. They show up to therapy. They practice their CBT skills. And still, something fundamental remains unhealed. What took me years to understand is that most mental health treatment is missing something basic. It treats your symptoms as if they live in your thoug

The Missing Manual for Your Body's Operating System You’ve probably heard the phrase “nervous system regulation” more often lately. I’ve been hearing it too. Many people still assume it just means taking a deep breath or telling yourself to relax. But if managing your nervous system were that simple, we'd all be walking around in a Zen state of equilibrium. The truth is, nervous system regulation is far more nuanced, fascinating, and empowering than most self-help advice sugg

The populations missed and misunderstood by mainstream mental health. By Yasin Choudry, MD I've spent 28 years watching the mainstream mental health system fail certain people. Not because providers are incompetent—but because the paradigm itself has blind spots. I'm a triple board-certified physician: psychiatry, addiction medicine, and integrative-holistic medicine. I work part-time in a hospital setting. I believe in evidence-based treatment. I've also been on the receivin