Robert Epstein

An interview with "Listening to Prozac" author Peter Kramer.

Ask Dr. E

Answers several questions related to psychology. Information on bipolar disorder; How to help someone who suffers from depression; Description of a passive aggressive behavior.

Richard Lewis' Last Laugh

Here's how the comedian triumphedover a life of addiction and depression.

Ask Dr. E

Presents questions and answers on psychology. Disadvantage of emotional trap; Etiquette on using eye contact and body language; Psychological effect of sexual abuse.

Skill, Not Will

Discusses skills as an alternative to willpower in personality development. Importance of developing self-change abilities; Ways by which self-efficacy can be mastered and bring changes in the behavior and moods of a person.

Physiologist Laura

Editorial. Criticizes physiologist Laura Schlessinger, host of a television program in the United States. Kinds of advice given by Schlessinger in her program; Personal history of Schlessinger; Her educational and professional background.

The Prince of Reason

An interview with Albert Ellis, developer of rational emotive behavior therapy. The groundbreaking treatment rests on the premise that most of our emotional problems are based on irrational beliefs.

Day of Tragedy, Day of Growth

Discusses the September 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. Speculations on the motives behind the attacks; Questions regarding the attacks; Recommendations for coping with the effects of the attacks.

The Queen of Jordan: In her own words

Queen Rania Al-Abdullah chats with PT about hate and prejudice.

Ask the Therapist

Answers to your questions about dishonesty, dreams, selective mutism and more.

Advice Column: Answers to difficult questions

Personality disorders, homelessness, friendship and more. Advice given to people who contact PT seeking a little help.

Am I Anti-Gay?

You be the judge. A letter form the editor in chief.

Folk Wisdom: Was Grandma Right?

How does folk wisdon, passed down through generations, measure up against decades of research?

Shirking shrinks

Discusses the efforts of mental health professionals to help each other in depression and other problems. Psychiatrists support groups; Treatment program for psychiatrist; Considerations given to psychiatrist with mental illness.

Cashing in on Creativity at Work

Creativity pays in business. Find out where to find it and how it can help you.

Babies in Boxes

B.F. Skinner raised his own kids in special, enclosed cribs—and they turned out just fine.

Our Mental Health Awards

Presenting: The First Annual PT Mental Health Awards.

Stress Busters

Games to help mellow the mind.

Why Shrinks Have Problems

Suicide, stress, divorce -- psychologists and other mental health professionals may actually be more screwed up than the rest of us.

Capturing creativity

How to enhance the creativity of a person and figuring out the mysteries of the creative process.