A Journey of Health: Routes and Advice from a Psychiatrist
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When was the last time you thought about your own health? The demands of daily life, such as work, family, and friends, can often overshadow the importance of our overall well-being. However, both physical and mental health are crucial to living a long and fulfilling life.
A Journey of Health is a literary gem that offers readers a glimpse into the world of renowned psychiatrist Dr. Miguel R. Hernández, as he shares his insights and recommendations on how to maintain a healthy mind and body. In these expertly-crafted articles, readers will find valuable resources for nurturing their health, developing positive outlooks on life, cultivating wholesome relationships, coping with stress, and fostering optimism. This book serves as a bridge between the physical and psychological realms, helping readers gain a deeper understanding of themselves.
Whether seeking to achieve or maintain overall well-being, this fascinating and enlightening journey is sure to provide valuable insights for all. Join Dr. Hernández on this transformative route to wellness!
Miguel Hernández
El Dr. Hernández, nació en 1973 y creció en Ensanche Julia, ciudad de Santiago, República Dominicana. Obtuvo Medalla de Honor y fue licenciado en Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas en el Liceo Ulises Francisco Espaillat en 1990. Estaba interesado en ayudar a otros, muy temprano en su vida y fue elegido vicepresidente del club Rotaract Santiago Apóstol la Esperanza de rotary Internacional durante sus años de escuela secundaria.Se licenció en Medicina en la Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), graduándose en 1996. Fue asistente de profesor en la Escuela de Medicina de PUCMM de 1996 a 1998.La Presidencia de la República Dominicana lo seleccionó como uno de los diez jóvenes más talentosos de la ciudad de Santiago en 1998. Ha sido miembro de organizaciones, asociaciones y sociedades profesionales que incluyen la Asociación Médica Americana (AMA), la Asociación Americana de Psiquiatría (APA), la Asociación Médica Dominicana (DMA), Inc. de Nueva York, la Mesa Redonda Dominico Americana (DNAR), Orden Rosacruz para las Américas (AMORC) y las logias de la ciudad de New York, La fraternidad 387 y Juan Pablo Duarte.Fue elegido presidente de la Asociación Médica Dominicana (DMA) 2007-08 y reelegido 2009-10. Actualmente es presidente de la junta directiva de DMA. En su compromiso de ayudar a otros médicos necesitados y servir a la comunidad hispana, ha surgido como una de las voces más influyentes y poderosas de la DMA, que ha transformado positivamente con su arduo trabajo e ideas visionarias durante los últimos dieciocho años.Como psiquiatra, el Dr. Hernández continúa sirviendo a la comunidad dominicana. Ha ganado prestigio por su liderazgo superior en la comunidad hispana siendo reconocido por el programa televisivo “Día a Día” de Telemundo International en 2007, “Herencia Hispana” por la parada Dominicana del Bronx” y “el escudo de oro dominicano” en 2011. Aparece en el libro “100 Lideres dominicanos en New York” publicado en 2011. También ha sido recipiente de múltiples citaciones, reconocimientos y premios dentro de los que se destacan, citaciones de asambleístas, concejales y congresistas dominicanos de Manhattan y los premios latinos ilustres 2018, Instituto Duartiano y Medicoop, entre otros. El Dr. Hernández, ha publicado muchos artículos de interés para la comunidad local e internacional.El galeno, tiene su práctica privada de psiquiatría, Global Psychiatric Services (GPS) en el condado de Manhattan, en la ciudad de Nueva York desde hace casi una década.Durante su tiempo libre, le gusta jugar ajedrez; también disfruta pintar, la poesía y el misticismo. Se celebra en New york, anualmente el torneo abierto de ajedrez que lleva su nombre desde el año 2015. Su amor por el arte lo ha hecho incursionar como actor y productor ejecutivo en siete corto metrajes y películas, así como también en obra de teatro de la comunidad. Algunos de sus poemas han sido transformados en canciones dentro de los que se destacan “Silencio Azul”, “Qué se siente” “Ciudadano del mundo” y el “Himno al ajedrez”.Es padre de sus dos amados hijos, Elmer Akhenaton y Armani Enoch, quienes son su inspiración, producto de la relación con su adorada esposa Olga Bourdierd, quien es su soporte y bendición. Su amada madre Juana Hernández, su querida hermana Rafaelina Hernández, y su fallecido padre, son su motivación. Todos, le dan la fuerza y el amor para servir a los demás.
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A Journey of Health - Miguel Hernández
A JOURNEY OF HEALTH
Routes and Advice from a Psychiatrist
Dr. Miguel Hernández
A JOURNEY OF HEALTH
Dr. Miguel Hernández
© 2023 Editorial Bien-etre
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system,or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the author.
Published by Editorial Bien-etre.
Design and Page layout: Easwara Jiménez
Book cover design: Esteban Aquino
Illustrations: Elmer A. Hernández | Armani E. Hernández.
ISBN: 978-9945-647-25-9
Editing: Edited by Editorial Bien-etre.
Translation: Editorial Bien-etre.
First Edition 2023
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Chapter I: Medical Doctors and Medicine
The Practice of Being a Doctor
Doctors and their Friends
Doctors and Professional Success
Doctors and Substance Abuse
Medicine and Cultural Sensitivity
Moral Injury in Health Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chapter II: Psychiatric Illnesses
Psychiatric Emergencies
The Social Stigma of Mental Illnesses
Mental Illness and Family
Personality Disorders
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Alcohol-induced Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Mental Health and Physical Activity
Psychotherapy in Psychiatric Treatment
Chapter III: Other Psychiatric Disorders and Topics
of Interest
Dementia
Domestic Violence
Fibromyalgia
Internet Addiction
Bibliography
About the author
Acknowledgments
To my beloved Mother. Thank you for being everything in my existence. I love you.
To my sister, for your love and for being an important part of our lives.
To my Father, Ernesto Rafael Almánzar, my paternal cousins and brothers, especially Mateo Caba. To all my maternal family, especially to my dear uncles, aunts, and cousins. To my godmother, Lourdes Hernández.
To my dear wife Olga, thank you for your love, for being a wife, an exemplary mother, and an angel in my life.
To my beloved sons, Elmer and Armani, I love you with all my heart. Thank you for collaborating on this book with your childhood drawings.
To my pets, from Freud, Misunangu to Fuzzy.
To my childhood friends and my lifelong people from Ensanche Julia, UFE evening school and medical career in PUCMM. Especially to one of my Mentors, the outstanding psychiatrist of Santiago, Dr. José Joaquín Zouain, who passed away.
To the fraternities and sorors of the world, especially those of the pronaos of Santiago de los Caballeros, among them, Adalina García and Onésimo, to all those of the Manhattan chapter and the Brooklyn lodge, especially Jacqueline Disla and Aurelia García.
To my USA Army SFC friends, Santiago Cuellar, Shelly Eisert and her husband.
To colleagues and friends of the Dominican Medical Association of New York, Dominican Medical Center, especially Dr. Fernando Taveras, Virginia Taveras, Narcisa Taveras and Dr. Giovanny Núñez. To the primary and specialist physicians and health personnel of the community, Dominican Dental Medical Society, Somos and APHSI, especially Dr. Juan Tapia. To the medical and administrative leadership at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital, Allen Hospital, Columbia University and Montefiore Mount Vernon, particularly Millie Onofrietti and Dr. Von Schorn. Special thanks to Dr. Casilda Balmaceda for providing me with information for one of the articles and Dr. Kelania Jiménez for being a collaborator ononeofthem.TomymentorsandcolleaguesintheUSA, Dr. Luisa González, Dr. Olusegun Bello, Dr. Henry Mcurtis, Dr. Evaristo Akarele, Dr. Melvin Gibert, Dr. Isaac Bampoe, Dr. Moisés Martínez, Dr. Ivelisse Capellán, Dr. Cristina Ovalles and Dr. Tresha Gibbs. To my colleagues in the Dominican Republic, Dr. Fernando López, Dr. Pedro Compres, Dr. Mirlan de Los Santos, Dr. Karin Mustafá, Dr. Ramón Estrella father and son, Dr. Fausto Valdez, Dr. Jesús Pastor Núñez Reyes and Dr. Sócrates Castillo. To the outstanding Dominican psychiatrist, Dr. César Mella, who was kind enough to write the foreword to this book.
To my brother and uncle Dr. José Contreras and his family; to the esteemed doctors, Dr. Roberto Morán and Dr. Robert Valenzuela.
To the lion brothers of all the jungles, especially Margarita Guerra, her husband, Dr. Aponte, Francia Mendoza and Manuel Núñez.
To Verbum Dei. Thank you Teresa, Raquel and all the people who serve spiritually.
My dear friends and brothers José N. García, Julio C. Báez, the late Santiago Vásquez and all the members of the trip to India and the Vedic astrology classes.
To the former leaders and directors of the Dominican American Round Table of the USA. To the representativesof the banks and financial institutions, Fulgence x Kabore, Howard Brachfeld, Ric Aberion, Yasandra Mercado, Yaniris Núñez, Elba Arias, Mercedes M. Mier, Dinangely Feliz, Yohanny Antonio and Rocío Adames.
To the dear brothers and sisters-in-law of all orientations, especially to the dear brothers of fraternity 387, José Beronio, his wife Laura, Hermes Mena and all the members of the lodge under dispensation Juan Pablo Duarte in the USA, especially Wylie Adames, Pedro Fraquer and Victor Escorbores.
To the people who helped me during the process of strengthening Miguel R. Hernández MD PC. To Aurelio Henríquez, Billy Francisco, Tony de la Rosa, Neris Jiménez, ErciliaGarcía,writerandpsychologistRicardoVacca,Dr. JorgeCorniel,Dr.HéctorReyes,FranklynMorelandDr. Pinkas I. Also, to all former employees and providers.
To the staff of Global Psychiatric Services PC, especially Nataly Grullón for her vital support to the company, as well as to all consultants and external companies for their services, CPA Lucy C., attorneys Antonio C. Martínez and A. García, HRC C. Goris, Nano printing and billers Roy R., Sharda S. and P. Cornielle.
To the dear members of