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Dr. Deepraj Singh

Medical Director
Dr. Deepraj Singh is a board certified psychiatrist and the Medical Director at MPower Wellness. Her career spans emergency psychiatry, inpatient and outpatient care, and teaching resident physicians and medical students at Drexel University College of Medicine.

License

MD441603 (PA)

NPI number

1417258948

Specialty

Psychiatry

Current role

Medical Director

About Dr. Deepraj Singh

Dr. Deepraj Singh graduated from Albany Medical College in 2008 and completed her psychiatry residency at Drexel University College of Medicine and Hahnemann University Hospital in 2012. She then joined the Drexel faculty, teaching resident physicians and medical students.

She began her career in emergency psychiatry and has since worked across outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment, and targeted case management settings. She is certified in ECT and TMS, and has performed ECT for patients with severe depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

Her interest in improving patient care moved her into leadership, including medical directorships at outpatient programs and inpatient facilities, where she has shaped care at both the organizational and community level.

She emphasizes thorough evaluation in a setting where patients feel comfortable, and integrates biopsychosocial factors, physical health, and nutrition into how she assesses and treats.

Education and training

  • Doctor of Medicine, Albany Medical College, 2008
  • Psychiatry residency, Drexel University College of Medicine and Hahnemann University Hospital, 2008 to 2012
  • Faculty, Drexel University College of Medicine, teaching resident physicians and medical students
  • Certified in ECT and TMS

Articles medically reviewed by Dr. Deepraj Singh

If you have ever caught a sharp, chemical odor and wondered, "what does meth smell like?" the answer depends on whether the drug is being made or used. Methamphetamine production releases harsh fumes that many people compare to ammonia, cat urine, or rotten eggs, while smoking the drug gives off a fainter, slightly sweet chemical vapor. Being able to recognize these odors can help you spot a dangerous meth lab, notice the signs of use in someone you love, and know when to step back and call for help. Knowing why these smells happen, and what to do if you notice them, can protect you, your family, and your neighbors.
Someone mentions “zaza,” and you cannot tell whether they are talking about a trendy strain of weed or something far more dangerous. That confusion is exactly why so many parents and loved ones search for "what does zaza mean?" The word points to two completely different things: a slang term for high-potency cannabis, or a brand of addictive gas station pills that contain tianeptine. Telling them apart matters, because one is a recreational drug and the other has been linked to overdoses and death. Knowing which substance you are dealing with is the first step to keeping someone you love safe.
How long does alcohol stay in your system depends entirely on the test being used. Alcohol shows up in blood for roughly 6 to 24 hours, on the breath for a similar window, in urine for 12 to 24 hours on a standard screen, and for up to 80 hours on an EtG test that detects alcohol metabolites. Your liver does almost all of the work, clearing alcohol at a fixed rate you cannot speed up no matter what you try. Because body weight, biological sex, age, medications, and overall health all shape how long alcohol stays in your system, detection times vary widely from one person to the next. Knowing what actually affects that timeline puts you in a stronger position to make safe, informed choices for yourself or someone you care about.