This morning, I want to share with you a skill set that may very well be one of the fastest ways to transform your relationship with others.

So, if you’re new to me, I’m Dr. K Martin also known as Dr. K. I’m both a child and adolescent psychiatrist and general psychiatrist based in the Southeast. My goal with these brief posts is to provide you with quick and easy access to information about mental health. Keep in mind that this information is not meant to serve as a substitute for your personal mental health care. Please talk to your provider before implementing any suggestions that I mention in these posts. The topic for today is The Speaker - Listener Technique.

Okay. So, I know I may look crazy to you this morning. But honestly, I don’t even care. Why? Because I am providing you with an illustration.

It’s called a high block. I learned it in karate class. Okay, so obviously, I am not a martial arts expert — I'm a blue belt and haven’t been to a class in about 10 years. But that’s okay, just roll with it.

Anxiety! Oh, my goodness! Who needs this mess? No one, right? Yeah! Anxiety can be a monster. But today, we’re gonna talk about yet another way to slay this beast.

So, hey! My name is Dr. K, and if you are new to me, I’m a psychiatrist based in the Southeast, and I’m all about posting content to increase awareness of mental illness and help overcome common mental health struggles. And today, we’re going to lay out yet another strategy for conquering that monster — anxiety.

Anxiety! Oh, my goodness! Who needs this mess? No one, right? Yeah! Anxiety can be a monster. But today, we’re gonna talk about yet another way to slay this beast.

So, hey! My name is Dr. K, and if you are new to me, I’m a psychiatrist based in the Southeast, and I’m all about posting content to increase awareness of mental illness and help overcome common mental health struggles. And today, we’re going to lay out yet another strategy for conquering that monster — anxiety.

Anxiety! Oh, my goodness! Who needs this mess? Not today. Y’all, anxiety can be a beast. But we cannot let it stop us from doing what we need to do, and that’s what we’re gonna talk about today.

My name is Dr. K, and if you’re new to me, I’m a psychiatrist based in the Southeast. And my aim is to post helpful and relevant information about mental illness and how we can engage in habits to promote a healthy headspace that results in healthy behavior.

Welcome to Mental Health | Plain Speak. I’m Dr. K — a psychiatrist in the Southeast, and my aim is to bring you meaningful content on mental health topics. And truth be told, I’d love to be one of the many people along your path that points you in the direction of living your best life and becoming the best version of yourself.

Hey Guys! My name is Dr. K, and I’m a child and adolescent psychiatrist and general psychiatrist based in the Southeast. I’m posting talks with the hope of providing insight and education regarding mental health. And the aim of today’s talk is to help you determine whether you need to seek mental health care for yourself or a loved one.

Hi, I’m Dr. K Martin also known as Dr. K. I’m both a child and adolescent psychiatrist and general psychiatrist based in the Southeast. My goal with these brief posts is to provide you with quick and easy access to information about mental health. Now, I thought about titling today’s session “spirituality and mental health,” but I have little personal experience with religious or spiritual backgrounds outside of Christianity, so I decided to stick with what I know.

For today’s post, I’m going to suggest to you a natural remedy for elevating your mood, lowering your stress levels, boosting your energy and motivation, and improving your sleep quality. Now, I know I’ve already got you sitting on the edge of your seats because you’re waiting for me to push out some awesome new product or pill. But that is not what I’m going to do. The natural remedy I’m so excited to discuss is EXERCISE!

When I was deciding about what specialty of medicine I wanted to go into, I was on the fence between pediatrics and psychiatry. When I ultimately chose psychiatry, I had several people—even within my inner circle—challenge me on my decision...even and especially others within the field of medicine. What this experience revealed to me is that there has been and still is a great deal of stigma around mental illness. It also showed me that there are misconceptions about those who struggle against mental illness.