The Perils of Reality Avoidance: How to Overcome Denial and Groupthink
Why do so many smart people miss obvious warning signals that are right in front of their nose? Denial is a powerful motivator. Think...
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...
Is Eating on the Go Making You Hungry?
Everyone is in a hurry these days but eating on the go is not the answer. Sorry Go-Gurt and pre-packaged cereal (Just add milk!)...
Little Acts of Love Have a Big Impact
What makes a person feel loved? In the movies, it's the dramatic expressions of love that melt our hearts. Think Rose and Jack on...
The Benefits of Meditating on Mortality
My mother-in-law loved music, art, and food. Her hearing was selective at the dinner table. If a guest dared to decline a dish, she...
The Feel Good Factor: Vitality
Vitality is a word I didn't hear much in medical school or psychiatry residence. I was well versed in the language of illness, not...