Therapy in the Media
Mental health news around the world
Going Public with your Therapist
Reexamining a Compelling Film Through a New LensDo Sarah Brady’s allegations about Jonah Hill undermine the implicit message of Stutz, his documentary about therapy? Read more
Attuning to the Human Heart
Barbara Kingsolver’s Novel for the AgesIn Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver expands our moral imagination. Read more
Orchestrating Wonder
Can We Invite More Awe into Our Lives?It takes a lot of courage and creativity to research one of the most compelling and ineffable human experiences, but Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner has... Read more
Teaching Kids Resilience through Storytelling
A Conversation with Psychologist and Children's Book Author Amy HowellFor a therapist who writes children’s books, story time provides what might be the most important parenting opportunity of the entire day. Read more
It’s All in Your Head?
A Primer on Chronic PainA new book by physician Haider Warraich reveals the untold story of chronic pain. Read more
Cultivating Positive Age Beliefs
The Impact of Ageism on Our Bodies and MindsYale researcher Becca Levy discusses how our beliefs about aging affect our wellbeing, regardless of age. Read more
Leaning toward the Light
Mary Pipher Turns Her Gaze InwardIn her new memoir, Mary Pipher refuses to dumb down what it takes to create a rewarding life. Read more
A Vehicle of Awakening
Can Psychotherapy Be a Spiritual Practice?In The Zen of Therapy, psychiatrist Mark Epstein explores what a Buddhist therapy has offered his clients. Read more
Suicide as a State of Being
One Man's Ongoing StruggleA new memoir from celebrated writer Donald Antrim reflects on the nature of suicide. Read more
Is Meditation as Safe as We Think?
The Risks We Don’t Talk AboutMeditation is generally considered one of the safest practices for our clients. But one organization says that’s not always the case. Read more