Dear Readers, From post-operative depression to the opioid epidemic to the wild nature of adolescence; from Peru to Geel to Nigeria; from living to 103 […]
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Christmas is replete with mythical characters. These beloved personages speak to fundamental psychological ideas and ideals – embodying how we think, what we value, and […]
Read MoreWhy I Light Hanukkah Candles
In the northern hemisphere, daylight has been dwindling and next week, December 21st, will mark the winter solstice. In my hometown of New York City, […]
Read MoreWhen is a Picture Not Worth 1000 Words: The Damage of Mental Health Stereotypes
Optical illusions are a form of magic show. Part of the delight is that we know we are being fooled. In an optical illusion, the […]
Read MoreFive Courageous Women, Five Personal Stories, Five Documentary Films
1 in 4. That’s the statistic for how many of us will have a mental illness over the course of our lifetimes – sometimes fleeting, […]
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