Susan B Trachman M.D.

About

Susan Trachman, M.D., is an associate professor at George Washington University and assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth. She is a board-certified psychiatrist in adult and forensic psychiatry.

Recent Posts

Vitamin D: Vital to Your Health

This vitamin helps regulate calcium metabolism and is involved in immune function. It helps prevent cardiovascular disease, depression, and some forms of dementia.

The Effect of Daylight-Saving Time on Your Health

The debate over daylight-saving time may seem trivial. However, the time shift significantly impacts our physical and mental health.

Animals Improve Our Lives

Humans and animals share an intimate bond. Owning a pet can have positive effects on our health.

Why Are Autoimmune Disorders More Common in Women?

Women have up to four times more autoimmune disorders. Explanations proposed for this difference include sex hormones, genetics, and differences in gut environment.

Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome

Almost four million concussions occur each year. Most patients recover within a few months, but up to 60 percent will experience post-concussion syndrome.

Almost four million concussions occur each year. Most patients recover within a few months, but up to 60 percent will experience post-concussion syndrome.

The Benefits of Yoga Therapy

Yoga therapy is the application of yoga principles to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship.

Yoga therapy is the application of yoga principles to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship.

Are Psychedelics the Next Wave for Treating Depression?

In the past, psychedelics were known as party drugs. Now, there is renewed interest in their potential as therapeutic agents for treatment-resistant depression.

In the past, psychedelics were known as party drugs. Now, there is renewed interest in their potential as therapeutic agents for treatment-resistant depression.

Why You Need Your ZZZs

Sleep is not "downtime." During deep sleep, your brain gets power washed of toxic metabolites that can put you at risk for chronic diseases and dementia.

Sleep is not "downtime." During deep sleep, your brain gets power washed of toxic metabolites that can put you at risk for chronic diseases and dementia.

You've Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer—Now What?

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The diagnosis can be scary. Learning the facts can make you feel more in control and help with decision-making.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The diagnosis can be scary. Learning the facts can make you feel more in control and help with decision-making.

The Health Consequences of the Stimulant Shortage

For the past year, there has been a nationwide shortage of medications used to treat ADHD. Untreated ADHD is linked to a multitude of negative health behaviors.

For the past year, there has been a nationwide shortage of medications used to treat ADHD. Untreated ADHD is linked to a multitude of negative health behaviors.