Being Single May Make You Happier Than Ever

Contrary to popular belief, one is *not* the loneliest number. Increasing numbers of people are single for one simple reason: they want to be. They don't...

Empty Nesters, Reimagine Yourselves as Emerging Eagles

A combination of denial and distraction all summer shielded me from the reality that my son Baker would be leaving for school soon. Monday...

7 Habits That Can Cut the Risk of Depression in Half

“We are what we repeatedly do.” —Aristotle Your answers to these seven questions have serious implications for your mental health: Do you get between 7 and...

What’s the Best Way to Motivate Someone Who Lacks Motivation?

For years, I offered trusty advice to my children about how to achieve academic success. I worked my tail off in school and thought...

Don’t Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle — 8 Ways to Dial Down Holiday...

For as long as I have been practicing psychiatry, helping patients navigate the stress of the holidays has been a primary focus during the...

If You Are Having Trouble Falling Asleep, Try This Science-Backed Method

"If I had a penny for every article I read on why getting enough sleep matters, I would be a rich man," grumbled my...