Author Archives: Dr. Tony Pham

Mental Illness in the Vietnamese

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Dr. Tony Pham

I was interviewed by Dr. Charles Phan recently for Vietnamese TV and radio. The interview was videotaped for later broadcast. In the Vietnamese community, there is lack of awareness of the prevalence of mental illness and its treatment. Mental illness … Continue reading →

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Holiday Cheer, holiday blues

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Dr. Tony Pham

In my childhood, Christmas seemed a purely happy time. Growing up in Vietnam as a little child, Christmas was just a one-day holiday. My parents are Buddhist, and my family didn’t participate in the Christmas ritual of giving gifts. My … Continue reading →

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From the psychiatrist—Welcome

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Dr. Tony Pham

I am delighted to be able to share some thoughts with you about the mind and mental illness in these series of informal postings. In this inaugural post, I will tell you a little about the journey that has taken … Continue reading →

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