Is psychiatry just about "pills," or is there a deeper rhythm to mental health care? In this episode of Black and Diagnosed, host Gerron Scott sits down with Dr. Stephen Tourjee, a psychiatrist on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Tourjee shares his unique journey from orthopedic surgery to the mental health field, explaining why he chose to trade "mechanical" bone health for the profound vulnerability of the human mind.

The conversation pulls back the curtain on the psychiatric diagnosis process, the reality of substance-induced mania, and the historical mistrust Black communities often have toward medical institutions. Dr. Tourjee details his "Integrative Holistic" approach, which combines traditional medication management with deep psychotherapy and talk therapy, providing a sanctuary for patients to be seen as people, not just  ...