Author: Omer Rott
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Living With Hypochondria or Illness Anxiety Disorder – A Patient’s Perspective
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Hypochondriasis, or Illness Anxiety Disorder (formerly known as hypochondria), is a psychological disorder where someone develops chronic stress about an imagined illness. It often manifests after someone has lost a loved one to serious illness, and while it’s often dismissed and stigmatized, the condition can cause real harm by putting…
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A Discussion Around LGBTQ+ health
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When the topic of specific medical care for LGBTQ+ patients comes up, people often ask “Why?”. Why is there a need for this specification? Why are there special clinics for LGBTQ+ people in Tel Aviv, New York, and Berlin? These are all cities with a very high population of people…
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Recognizing Symptoms of Stress and Depression in Medical Students (and How to Help)
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It’s vital that we have each other’s backs during the COVID-19 pandemic—but how do you do this while practicing social distancing? Osmosis Medical Education Fellow and medical student Omer Rott shares his advice on managing stress and signs to look out for. Beginning medical school means starting many new things.…