Christy Duan, MD, is a former writer for Verywell Mind. She is New York-based psychiatrist, certified by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. She is a regular presenter at major health conferences, and in addition to her research work, her writing has been published on ABC News, the Student Doctor Network, and more.
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