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FEBRUARY 17, 2023
MSNBC's Chris Jansing Report: Senator Fetterman Checks Himself into Hospital for Clinical Depression
Dr. Kali discusses importance of public figures discussing mental health publicly and need for government action on increasing funding for the mental health system and parity in funding.
DECEMBER 19, 2022
MSNBC: SYMONE Sanders Show
Dr. Kali joins Symone Sanders to discuss managing mental health during the holiday season.
MARCH 15, 2022
TODAY SHOW ONLINE: The anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death just passed quietly---and I'm so disappointed.
Dr. Kali discusses the mental health of Black women with the anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death.
MARCH 10, 2022
Lifetime's Podcast: The Table is Ours: Where is the CARE in Healthcare?
Dr. Kali discusses healthcare inequities in the Black community.
APRIL 1, 2022
NPR's Our Body Politic: "Long Covid; Decolonizing Parenting; COVID and Mental Health"
Dr. Kali discusses mental health and equity in the covid-19 era.
MARCH 20, 2022
NPR's All Things Considered "Americans' stress is spiking over inflation, Ukraine, survey finds
Dr. Kali discusses Americans' stress spiking amidst current events.
VOX: How to heal our national exhaustion
JANUARY 27, 2022
Dr. Kali quoted in Vox about the burnout on top of burnout.
NY TIMES: Why Are More Black Kids Suicidal: A Search for Answers
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Dr. Kali quoted in New York Times
MSNBC: Tiffany Cross Cross Connection Show
AUGUST 8, 2021
Dr. Kali shares importance of taking care of mental health after Simone Biles comes forward.
MEDSCAPE: When Hospitals Hurt You, Not Help You: The Horrific Treatment of Patients at One DC-Area Hospital
JULY 2021
Dr. Kali shares a local example of how the mental health hospital system can hurt patients.
JULY 2021
TED Podcast: Body Stuff by Dr. Jen Gunter
Dr. Kali explains the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety disorder.
JULY 7, 2021
Leading the Way in LGBTQ+ Health Care Education in Indiana
Dr. Kali reminds us that in order to avoid burnout, we must keep our indurance and stay conscious about how we're doing.
JUNE
Healthline: New Trevor Project Research: LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Challenges Continue — But There’s Hope
Dr. Kali reflects on Trevor Project's new LGBTQ research.
JUNE 22, 2021
Medscape: How Doctors Communicate About COVID-19: Like a Game of Telephone
Dr. Kali shares the responsibility doctors have to go above and beyond to meet patients where they are and communicate accurate information.
MAY 8, 2021
CNN: How to Process Re-Entry Anxiety
Dr. Kali shares solid advice for anyone struggling with re-entering society.
MAY 7, 2021
NPR: If Your Brain Feels Foggy And You're Tired All The Time, You're Not Alone
Dr. Kali comments on common and normal feelings of burnout during the pandemic.
MAY 7, 2021
New York Times: Therapy on Aisle 7: Retailers Are Entering the Mental Health Market
Dr. Kali quoted.
MAY 1, 2021
CNN Newsroom: New Chapter in Pandemic as 100+ Million Americans are Vaccinated Part II
Dr. Kali joins Fredericka Whitfield to discuss ways to mitigate anxiety surrounding re-entering society.
MAY 1, 2021
CNN Newsroom: New Chapter in Pandemic as 100+ Million Americans are Vaccinated Part I
Dr. Kali and panel experts join Fredericka Whitfield to discuss anxiety surrounding re-entering society.
APRIL 23, 2021
Medscape: What I Want People to Know About the Chauvin Verdict
Dr. Kali shares her thoughts on the Derek Chauvin verdict.
APRIL 11, 2021
MSNBC: Cross Connection
Dr. Kali discusses Meghan Markle's disclosure and importance of de-stigmatizing mental health issues within communities of color.
MARCH 14, 2021
MSNBC: Cross Connection
Dr. Kali discusses fear and anxiety around COVID-19, vaccinations, and returning to "normal" life.
New York Times: How Society Has Turned Its Back on Mothers
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Dr. Kali shares the importance of taking care and focusing on yourself. The pandemic revealed how society views “balance” is a lie. Now, a generation is teetering on the edge. This is a Primal Scream for all women.
MSNBC: Jonathan Capehart Show
DECEMBER 27, 2020
Dr. Kali appears as a panelist on the Jonathan Capehart Show on 12/27/20 to discuss trepidation with receiving vaccine due to
(rightful) mistrust of medical establishment.
TIME'S UP: Survey Shows Outsized Impact of COVID-19 on Women’s Mental Health
OCTOBER 30, 2020
TIME'S UP Foundation's national survey (conducted June 2020) reveals how people are struggling with their mental health in the pandemic. Dr. Kali Cyrus and Dr. Jessi Gold offer their take on these survey findings, as well as tips and tools for navigating these challenging times.
NPR's 1A Show with Jenn White
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Pay, Promotions, and Workplace Equity During (And After) the Pandemic.
Part II: Discussing Health Equity with Ellen Pompeo and Sheena Williams
JULY 22, 2020
A discussion on equity, inclusion, and systemic racism in the health care system.
Part I: Discussing Health Equity with Ellen Pompeo and Sheena Williams
JULY 22, 2020
A discussion on equity, inclusion, and systemic racism in the health care system.
Greatest: 8 Ways Black People Are Finding Emotional Restoration Right Now
JUNE 24, 2020
Quoted.
NPR: Science Today
JUNE 19, 2020
The global pandemic and how national protests are adding to the mental and emotional burden of taking care of others.
CBS42: Health, Diversity Experts Tackle Racism on ‘Coronavirus House Calls
JUNE 8, 2020
Providing expert commentary on the intersection of COVID-19, public health, and racism.
Yahoo News: The Tale of 2 Pandemics
JUNE 7, 2020
Dr. Kali providing expert commentary on protests during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NowThis: Why BIPOC Die from COVID-19 at higher rates
JUNE 5, 2020
Written and produced by Dr. Kali, Kali uses biology and social science to explain how BIPOC communities have higher rates of immunocompromisation that increases their susceptibility to disease.
NowThis : 13 Reasons Why You Should Pause Before Asking Your Black Friend How They Feel Right Now
JUNE 5, 2020
The global pandemic and how national protests are adding to the mental and emotional burden of taking care of others.
SELF Magazine: How to Check-in on Your Black Friends & Coworkers
JUNE 2020
Dr. Kali providing advice on how to open the conversation.
Newsy: 1-2 Impact of Coronavirus and Police Force on Black People
JUNE 2020
Dr. Kali comments on the pandemic and the intersections of racism.
Dr. Kali Cyrus and Dr. Rob Davidson on Trump's Coronavirus Briefing
APRIL 20, 2020
Medical doctors and Board Members of Committee to Protect Medicare respond live to a Trump coronavirus briefing.
Dear Dr. Kali How to the Avoid 'Rona Rage'
MARCH - MAY 2020
Dr. Kali Cyrus answers submissions anonymously on this weekly segment. If you would like to submit a question to Dr. Kali for consideration, please email askdrkali@gmail.com.
TIME'S UP: How to Cope with Anxiety and Loneliness in the Age of Coronavirus
MARCH 2020
Providing expert advice on how to take care of your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctor's Orders: Vote Warren
MARCH 2020
Written and produced by Dr. Kali.
TIME'S UP: Convening on Pay Equity
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Dr. Kali shares her experiences with discrimination and the pay gap.
TIME'S UP: Founder's Friday
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Dr. Kali is acknowledged for being a founding member of TIME'S UP Healthcare.
Yale School of Medicine: How Health Care Providers Interface with the Government
MARCH 2019
Dr. Kali was keynote speaker for th inaugural "QMED" Conference at the Yale School and dicussed what leadership on the front lines looks like from the queerly visible medical provider.
Closer: From Clinic to Senate
JANUARY 18, 2019
Dr. Kali discusses how her passions shine through her medical profession and how her advocacy is simple but goes a long way that helps others.
Medical Teacher: When Patients Hurt Us
JANUARY 2018
Discussing patient harassment of medical trainees published in Medical Teacher.Opinion piece about patient harassment of medical trainees published in Medical Teacher.
ShareCare: What to Expect From Your First Psychiatrist Visit
JANUARY 2018
Tips for seeking care.
US News: Can You Boost Your Mental Health by Keeping a Journal?
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Quoted.
AAMC: When the Perpetrators are Patients
OCTOBER 23, 2018
Managing mistreatment — most female physicians have stories about “those patients.” In the #MeToo era, here’s what teaching hospitals and medical schools are doing to protect their own.
US News: Are Friends the Key to Happiness?
JULY 27, 2018
Quoted.
American Psychiatric Association: Identities Should Be Additive, Not ‘Either/Or,’
JUNE 2018
Dr. Kali reflects on her idenitites and how they've given her unique experiences and more flexibility navigating power dynamics.
Yale School of Medicine: Cyrus to become Director of Standardized Patients at YSM's Teaching and Learning Center
JUNE 2017
Press.
The Cut: What it Feels Like When Your Identity is Heavy
MAY 10, 2017
The costs of being the minority.
JAMA Network: Medical Education and the Minority Tax
MAY 9, 2017
Dr. Kali and her perspective on the costs of being the only one.
NEJM: Physician Shortage Spikes Demand in Several Specialties
NOVEMBER 2017
Interviewed.
KevinMD.com: "The Psychiatrist with a Psychiatrist"
AUGUST 2016
Dr. Kali tells an intimate story about her past psychiartic diagnoses.
