Is Binge-Watching your Favorite TV Show Making You Depressed?

If getting into bed for a marathon session of House of Cards sounds like the perfect way to spend a Saturday, think again. It...

Just Do It: A Counterintuitive Approach to Feeling Good

As a psychiatrist I spent years trying to change how people think. I thought if I could help them become more open-minded, less judgmental...

Can You Teach Yourself to Be More Optimistic?

The benefits of optimism cannot be ignored. Optimism is associated with vitality, positive moods, increased well-being, better mental and physical health and less anxiety...

How to Achieve That Inner Glow

Our mothers may have told us not to judge a book by its cover, but research shows we cannot help it. In fact, according...

Seeing Green…With Creativity

The next time you need a boost of creativity, whether embarking on a creative project or struggling to solve a problem big or small,...

Is Your Tiny Screen Bad for Your Self-Esteem?

There are a thousand reasons to put down your cell phone. Not only does it lead to smartphone face (the saggy jowls plastic surgeons...