Ink-Stained for Life

In this podcast, we feature Dr. Lloyd Sederer, a psychiatrist, public health doctor and medical journalist. He has spent 3 decades directly treating patients (and their families), and then went into public service as Mental Health Commissioner for NYC, then as Mental Health Medical Director. He writes principally for a general audience on topics including addictions, stress, depression and anxiety, resiliency, violence, relationships. He has published 500 articles and 13 books, with his latest, Ink-Stained For Life.

Ink-Stained For Life

• Dr. Lloyd, why did you write what will be seen as a memoir, even though that is only half the story? Have you written memoir before? Why, even, do you write – it surely adds to your work load, which we know to be hefty?
• Many prospective writers (and some established ones too!) wonder how a writer writes? What is her/his process, method? What is yours?
• What is the central message of Ink-Stained For Life? Why does it matter?
• You have taught writing for a general audience for “17 sequential semesters” at Columbia Medical School – to physicians, scientists, psychologists, social workers and grad students. What have you observed about them, their wishes and what you have called “the enemies of writing well”?
• What are you writing now? What else are you up to that can make a difference in the public’s health and mental health?

Dr. Lloyd says, “for the past 18 years, have been first, NYC MH Commissioner; and then NYS Chief Mental Health Medical Officer. In other words, a government worker, a doctor (in my case). I see my work as devoted to the health and well-being of large numbers of patients. I work for you: it is a privilege to serve. I see my writing and teaching as serving the same purpose.”

Learn more about Dr. Lloyd and his new book  Ink-Stained For Life on his website www.askdrlloyd.com – take a look, lots there including some of his writing and talks, as well as how to reach him. Subscribe – it’s free.

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