by Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. Setting the Stage. Perfectionist Pete: Picture Pete, who wants everything just so. If the cranberry sauce doesn’t have the right tang, it’s a recipe for disaster, literally. Critical Carol: Carol, the aunt who has an opinion on everything, from your career choices to the way you carve the…

by Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. Greetings, magnificent readers! Prepare yourselves for a wild journey into the mysterious realm of psychology. Our topic of the day: “projection,” a hidden superpower that doesn’t involve shooting laser beams or flying (although that would be pretty cool). Instead, it’s all about the hidden depths of our thoughts and emotions. So strap in tight, because this ride will be anything but ordinary!

by Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. “All governments lie, but disaster lies in wait for countries whose officials smoke the same hashish they give out.” — I. F. Stone The intricate dance of deceit in politics is a tale as old as time. Traversing through history, one finds a rich tapestry…

By Dr. Lauro Amezcua-Patino, FAPA. As a parent of three girls, I know firsthand the challenges of rearing a child. As a product of two cultures, I also know if the significant differences in approaches to parenting. As a professional in the mental health field specializing in adolescent psychiatry, I…

By Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. Today, one would be hard pressed to find a person who lived through the past few decades who did not at least once try a licit or illicit mind altering substance — alcohol, tobacco, pot, cocaine, pills, psychedelics, and other drugs abound in our society…

By Dr. Lauro Amezcua-Patino, FAPA. In my practice, I often hear people say, “The World is a Crazy Place,” and maybe it is. However, considering the past, our world today is the safest, most developed, and technologically advanced as it has ever been. Less people die from war, disease, famines…

By: Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. Hello, dear friends, As I step into the exciting world of my 63rd year, I reflect on the mosaic of experiences that have shaped my journey. This rich blend of profound professional insights and delightful personal escapades offers a unique perspective. …

Por el Dr. Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. Hola, queridos amigos, Al celebrar mi 63 cumpleaños, reflexiono sobre el rico tapiz de experiencias que han tenido mi vida hasta el día de hoy. Es una mezcla de profundos conocimientos profesionales, deliciosas experiencias personales y todo lo que está en medio. Hoy…

by Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD. FAPA. Welcome, dear readers, to my daily stroll through the hallways of human complexity, where each corner turned unveils narratives that are as intricate as the neural pathways in our brains. I’m your guide in this exploration, a spectator and participant in the unfolding drama of…