Quarantine Baby - Many babies born slightly before or in the grip of the pandemic are suffering from a lack of socialization. Considering the rate at which children develop during the first two years of their life, the isolation of quarantine can mean that some children are missing their developmental milestones. A significant number of small children are struggling with interaction outside the home especially with new faces, causing many to become clingy and easily frightened. Dr. B.  gives advice on what to do if your baby is struggling with the side effects of the pandemic.

The Mental Health Fallout of Refugees - With Afghanistan in the news lately there seems to be a lack of coverage about the mental health of those desperately fleeing their country. The truth is there is a serious amount of people suffering from PTSD among not only Afghan refugees but refugees in general. Being displaced causes great suffering and stress: the fear of the unknown, economic uncertainty, dealing with a new country where everything is so unfamiliar, not to mention dealing with prejudices in a new land. Dr. B. breaks down the mental health challenges that refugees face on a day-to-day basis.

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Welcome to The Breakdown with Doctor B., a psychologically healing conversation with well-known psychiatrist Arthur Bregman MD.  Every week Dr. B. and host Linda Corley break down issues and problems from a mental health perspective. From the incessant stresses of the pandemic to untangling relationship problems, Dr. B's years of experience help piece together the messiest of life's problems.