Dr. Judith Joseph MD

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Dr. Judith Joseph MD

Chair Columbia Women in Medicine & Board Certified Psychiatrist

High Functioning Depression Expert Health & Wellness Media On Air Expert.

Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in New York City who specializes in psychopharmacology and talk therapy.

10/07/2025

There is a lot of talk these days about autistic people and we should all be aware that neurodivergence is common so we embrace other people’s differences.

Have you ever experienced or witnessed autistic behaviors in the workplace? 🤔 Sometimes people who don’t understand will perceive these behaviors as being rude, weird or awkward and treat people in unkind ways as a result of these misperceptions. 😢 Let’s practice more acceptance and understanding in the workplace so that we make space for all types of neurodiversity ❤️🙏🏽 Many times if we don’t take the time to understand differences due to neurodiversity we misinterpret autistic behavior as being rude or disrespectful and this is not the case. 😮 We should understand differences to make space and inclusive environments for everyone. 🤗 Some workplaces and organizations are making space and accommodations for neurodiversity because diverse environments benefit everyone 🫂

*This reel only shows some behaviors that may be autistic and does not show all. There are also many behaviors that are not in this reel that may be considered related to autistic traits.

10/06/2025

You asked for it so here is Part 3🙏🏽❤️

There’s been a whole lot of talk about what causes autism and how autism didn’t exist until recently and it is likely because people didn’t realize that a lot of autistic traits years ago were misunderstood or called something else. When you look at history and historical behavior you will see what would be considered today autistic traits.

My new series on autism, neurodivergence and autistic people will cover all things autism past and present. Autistic people have always existed and have at times made extraordinary contributions to the world. We should embrace neurodiversity and neurodivergent individuals 🫂What should I cover next. 👇🏽

Many adults are never diagnosed with having autistic traits in their childhood because healthcare professionals years ago were looking for behavioral cues that may have been more easy to spot such as some of the behavioral disruptions that are seen in some individuals. 🤔 However with growing awareness about different presentations, in autistic children especially in girls and underrepresented groups, people are discovering different ways autistic traits shows up in childhood…👧🏽 As parents learn about these differences in autistic traits this sometimes leads them to later recognition of autistic traits within themselves as there may be a genetic component.🧬 Repetitive and Rigid Behaviors may show up as collecting items in a rigid way, duties performed without flexibility, wearing clothing in repetitive ways.💇🏾‍♀️ Social reciprocity May show up with challenges in communication both verbally and physically 🗣️ What are ways that autistic behavior has shown up in nuanced presentations that led to difficulties in identifying traits in your experiences?👇🏽

Disclaimer: You may want to consider your individual mental health needs with a licensed medical professional. This page is not medical advice.

10/05/2025

This was a weekend of women’s empowerment. ❤️
I spent the morning with speaking with the medical students about community, connection and leadership. As Chair of Women in medicine I have the privilege of leading a group of physicians across all alumni classes to feel empowered by working together.

After that annual event I then spoke about joy at a women’s health event at . I shared the stage with friends and colleagues and many more to discuss longevity in women.

Thank you and for having me there to discuss joy as a form of resilience and the key to longevity.

10/05/2025

Narcissistic personality disorder is often missed in women. Some narcissistic mothers are incapable of nurturing and putting their child’s needs ahead of theirs when their child needs them most.

Mothers may project an image of self sacrifice and kindness and behind closed doors are controlling, competitive and manipulative in order to maintain control over their children. Which personality disorder should I cover next? 👇🏽

10/05/2025

Comment “HFD” and I will send you ways to heal.

When I was experiencing high functioning depression and anhedonia in 2020 I decided to do something about it. 💪🏾

I conducted the first of-its-kind study in HFD, it became the first peer-reviewed study on HFD in the world and then I wrote a book about it and ways to heal ❤️‍🩹. I then created social content and started a traveling science of your happiness lab to make this info accessible to everyone because I am high functioning AF. 📕🔬📲

Yet many people still don’t know enough about it. They don’t realize that they walk around with a mask hiding symptoms of depression and don’t know that they do it because they look productive and functioning to others. They are pathologically productive. They walk around with anhedonia, no longer enjoying life the way they once did. 🎭

I am trying to change that and to raise awareness about this silent epidemic through my book.📕

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