Houseguests Take Note: How Not to Overstay Your Welcome
My parents used to have a pillow with the inscription, “All our guests bring happiness. Some by coming, others by going.” Benjamin Franklin put it more...
There Is No Right or Wrong Way to Grieve
The heartbreak in Nashville is unimaginable. “Unfathomable” is the word that keeps coming to mind. Merriam-Webster defines “unfathomable” as not being capable of being fathomed, immeasurable, impossible...
Why Talking to Yourself is a Really Good Idea
People who refer to themselves in the third person are often considered weirdos. If I were to say aloud, “Go Samantha. You can do...
Athlete or Not, Science Says to Do This if You Want to Keep Your...
A free throw in basketball is an intensely stressful situation. All eyes are on the player. Will they or won’t they sink the shot?...
A Case for Sweeping Negative Emotions Under the Rug
Suppressing negative thoughts might improve mental health. This isn’t a typo. Nor is it a lingering belief from my WASPY upbringing. It’s the findings of a new...
Stay Connected While Keeping Your Distance
As a psychiatrist, I recognize how valuable everyday interactions are for mental health. We are deeply social creatures who need others as much as...