Publications & Media
Dr. Hans Watson, DO is the founder of Dynamic Psychiatry & Wellness and has contributed to clinical education, books, scholarly publications, and national media discussions related to trauma, mental health and human performance.
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In addition to treating patients, Dr. Watson regularly is a keynote speaker, motivational speaker, develops educational programs, teaches clinicians, and contributes to discussions about mental health, resilience, and integrated medical care.
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His work focuses on understanding the psychological and physiologic systems that influence resilience, emotional regulation, and long-term mental health.
Books
Dr Watson has published 3 books and has multiple others currently being written
Dr Watson draws from his own military experiences in combat and his education in Conquering PTSD where he explores how traumatic experiences influence avoidance patterns, resilience, and psychological recovery. It focuses on practical strategies that help individuals regain confidence and rebuild emotional stability after trauma.
Stop examines examines narcissistic behavioral patterns and the emotional dynamics that often develop in relationships affected by narcissism. It provides insight into recognizing manipulative behaviors and developing healthier personal boundaries.
Two Rule Diet explores explores how metabolic health, nutrition, and lifestyle habits influence physical and mental well-being.
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This work reflects Dr. Watson’s interest in integrating metabolic and physiologic health into psychiatric care.
Scholarly Publications
Dr. Watson has contributed to peer-reviewed academic literature related to psychiatry, neuroscience, and integrative medicine.
Treatment Options for Individuals with PTSD and Concurrent TBI: A Literature Review and Case Presentation
Hans R. Watson, Musammar Ghani, Terry Correll
Current Psychiatry Reports – May 2016
Psychiatry
View publication:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27222137/
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SIRT1 Activating Drugs Decrease Reperfusion Injury in Cardiomyocytes
Watson HR, Geizer JL, Maloney JA
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association – 2012
This research explored the effects of SIRT1 activation on cardiomyocyte injury during reperfusion.
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https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.7556/jaoa.2012.112.1.34/ht
Psychogastroenterology for Adults: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals
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Chapter:
Motivational Interviewing — Promoting Change in Psychological and Gastrointestinal Conditions
Editors: Simon R. Knowles, Laurie Keefer, Antonina A. Mikocka-Walus
Publisher: Routledge
Academic Book Contributions
Dr. Watson contributed a chapter to the clinical textbook:
Media & Expert Commentary
Dr. Watson has been featured in numerous media publications discussing mental health, trauma recovery, parenting, and social issues affecting psychological well-being.
One year since Uvalde school shooting: Does a memorial help with mental health and healing?
Utah psychiatrist peers into dark mind of school shooter
Is it time for parents to remove kids from social media?
Polarization is behind US mass shootings, says psychiatrist
Can you take Latuda and exercise?
Expert: Talk to your kids after a traumatic event like a school shooting
Social media harms students’ mental health
23 Ways to Get Your Teenager to Open Up to You, According to Experts
Meditate or Wait: should meditation be taught in schools?
El truco mental para mantener a raya los pensamientos negativos:
Playing Ball Vs. Hitting The Books: It's a winning combination for your child
Clinical Teaching & Patient Care
In addition to treating patients, Dr. Watson trains clinicians through several advanced clinical training programs developed at Dynamic Psychiatry.
These programs include:
• Master Medication Training Program
• Master Therapy Training Program
• Expert Functional Medicine Training Program
• TMS Certification Program
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Because of the extensive teaching and training responsibilities involved in developing these programs, Dr. Watson maintains a limited clinical schedule and is not currently accepting new patients.
However, patients at Dynamic Psychiatry are cared for by clinicians who have been personally trained in these treatment models and who work within the structured clinical framework developed by Dr. Watson.
This approach allows patients to benefit from the same treatment philosophy and clinical reasoning systems used in Dr. Watson’s own practice.
Professional Education & Training
Dr. Watson is actively involved in training clinicians and developing educational programs designed to improve psychiatric decision-making and treatment outcomes.
Educational programs developed through Dynamic Psychiatry include:
• Master Medication Training Program
• Master Therapy Training Program
• Expert Functional Medicine Training Program
These programs focus on improving clinical reasoning, integrating psychological and physiologic models of care, and helping clinicians develop structured treatment strategies for complex patients.
Professional Speaking & Clinical Leadership
Dr. Watson has repeatedly been invited to speak at professional conferences and educational events related to mental health, psychotherapy, substance use disorders, emergency response and more.
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He has served in leadership roles including:
• keynote speaker at multiple conferences
• medical director for multiple addiction treatment facilities
• chief medical officer within a national addiction treatment organization
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These experiences contribute to his clinical expertise in complex psychiatric care, psychotherapy, leadership, motivation and addiction medicine.
Clinical Focus
Through Dynamic Psychiatry & Wellness, Dr. Watson focuses on developing integrated models of care that combine:
• psychiatry
• psychotherapy
• metabolic and physiologic health
• advanced treatments such as TMS and ketamine therapy
The goal of this model is to help patients move beyond symptom management and toward long-term mental and physical well-being.