Jessi Gold
InStyle
St. Louis, MO, United States
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Past articles by Jessi:
Your Therapist Is Not Your Friend, Take It from a Psychiatrist
Friendship is a two-way street. Therapy is not — and that's the whole point. → Read More
I'm a Psychiatrist, and Women Aren't Being Honest About Their Sex Lives
Psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold shares why women often suffer through sexual dysfunction (like trouble staying lubricated or reaching an orgasm) in silence. Plus, why they should view sex and intimacy as a key part of their overall mental health. → Read More
I'm a Psychiatrist and 'Yellowjackets' Is One of the Best Portrayals of Trauma I've Seen On TV
Psychiastrist Dr. Jessi Gold breaks down why "Yellowjackets" is such an accurate depiction of what trauma really looks like, and why, after nearly years into surviving our own collective trauma, the show is so addicting to watch. → Read More
I'm a Psychiatrist and It's OK If You Need a Xanax to Hang Out With Your Mom Over the Holidays
Psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold shares her tips for getting through the stressful holiday season with your family while prioritizing your own mental health. → Read More
I'm a Psychiatrist, and I Can't "Control" My Emotions Any Better Than You
Psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold shares why. contrary to what we've been conditioned to believe, we are supposed to have feelings, and the full range of them. It is OK to feel angry, anxious, and sad — our goal is not, and cannot be, to be happy all the time. → Read More
I'm a Psychiatrist and Even I Kept My Mental Health Meds a Secret
Psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold opens up about the benefits of medication and why we need to end the stigma and shame around it. Plus, why the mental health expert is no longer keeping her own use of medication a secret. → Read More
Naomi Osaka Tried to Protect Her Mental Health, and The Response Is Sadly Predictable
Critics saying she didn't speak up at "the right time," in "the right way," or that her problems aren't "bad enough" sends a clear message to other women who dare to set boundaries at work. → Read More
I'm a Psychiatrist, and Here's How to Know If You Are Actually Doing Fine
This mental health awareness month, let's get a little more aware of the bright side. → Read More
In Her New Documentary, Demi Lovato Says Being a Mental Health Advocate Almost Killed Her
With her new YouTube docuseries Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil, which chronicles her near-fatal 2018 overdose and its aftermath, the singer finally explains how mental health advocacy led to her near-fatal overdose. → Read More
The Silver Linings of 2020
From taking a real lunch break to having candid conversations about our mental health, these are the lessons and habits we should all carry into a post-pandemic world, according to a psychiatrist. → Read More
Taylor Swift Is Getting Healthcare Workers Through the Pandemic
Doctors and other health professionals on why Taylor Swift's two surprise 2020 albums, 'folklore' and 'evermore,' are helping them through the darkest days of the pandemic. → Read More
The ‘Covid Cloud’ Is Real
If you’re dealing with pandemic-induced concentration issues or forgetfulness, welcome to the club. Here, psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold explains why the 'covid fog', or 'pandemic ADD' is so common right now. → Read More
Doctors: Health care workers are experiencing more than Covid-19 burnout
Megan Ranney and Jessi Gold write that health care workers are stressed in unique ways because they are dealing with an already struggling health care system, worrying about their physical safety and trying to be productive on the home front all while watching people spread baseless conspiracy theories about Covid-19. → Read More
'My Coping Skills As A Therapist in 2020: Fail, Fail Again And Then Keep Trying'
My inner voice has been talking to me like I would to any of my patients, but I have ignored it. Truthfully, I am a bad patient and I already knew that. Most doctors are. → Read More
'We Are Therapists. After 6 Months of Lockdown, We're Almost at Breaking Point'
Burnout in therapists and psychiatrists is not new, but there is something different with COVID-19. Therapists should be prioritizing themselves, too, or there is a risk of becoming depressed and also needing treatment. → Read More
Katie Hill on Past Relationships, Sharing Her Suicidal Thoughts, and How She's Healing
Former California Rep. Katie Hill, who resigned in 2019 after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a campaign staffer, speaks to InStyle about her book, 'She Will Rise: Becoming a Warrior in the Battle for True Equality,' abusive relationships, and revenge porn. → Read More
Here’s What It’s Like to Love Someone with Bipolar Disorder
Kim Kardashian shared a statement regarding Kanye West's mental health after he made a series of rash statements and declared his bid for the presidency. Psychiatrist Jessi Gold explains why Kim is powerless unless West asks for help, and what it's really like loving someone with bipolar disorder. → Read More
Newscasters Crying on Air Because of Coronavirus, and Why Viewers Love It
There's a time and a place for everything, and during a pandemic, psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold writes, is the exact time and place for letting your true emotions shine through. Read about Hoda Kotb, Erin Burnett, and others crying while reporting news about COVID-19. → Read More
What the Grey's Anatomy Premiere Got Wrong About Mental Health, According to a Psychiatrist
A psychiatrist fact-checks the season premiere of Grey's Anatomy, explaining what the series got right (and wrong) about depicting Jo's struggle with PTSD and being checked in for treatment. → Read More
This New Book Answers Every Vagina Question You’re Scared to Google
Dr. Jen Gunter knows everything there is to know about vaginas, and in her new book, she explains it all. → Read More