People with OCPD are preoccupied with perfectionism and stubborn about the way things “should be done” — sometimes to the detriment of relationships. Learn more about the symptoms and signs…
The French philosopher René Descartes is often credited with discovering the mind-body problem; a dogma with long-standing implications on psychiatry. Descartes introduced notions that the mind and body are separate…
As technology advances exponentially, screens have embedded themselves into the very fabric of everyday life. From computers, smartphones, and smartwatches to tablets and more, screens have become essential to many…
Lift your spirits and start to feel better with these expert tips for improving your mindset. When you're feeling down or overwhelmingly sad, it can be difficult to find the…
Handing a child a mobile phone or tablet when they throw a tantrum may be damaging their ability to manage their emotions, new research suggests. According to the study, if…
The most troublesome statement in Goodwin and Jamison’s Manic-Depressive Illness may be this: “Complete symptomatic remission does not ensure functional recovery.”1 This is no small problem. For some 30% to 60% of patients…
I have been prescribing antidepressants since 1991. Like most medications, they are imperfect tools: they have side-effects and don’t work for everybody. Some patients report negative effects, or that their…
The classic nature vs. nurture debate in psychology centers on whether certain behavioral traits and psychopathologies are genetic (nature) or learned (nurture). Do we inherit our personalities and preferences biologically or do we adopt them based…
"There is a crack in everything; that's how the light gets in." —Leonard Cohen Just this week I saw Ridley Scott’s brilliant biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte, and I was reminded…
Did you know that the mental health of a father can significantly influence his parenting and the emotional climate of his entire family? According to a study, fathers who experience anxiety…
