Hide and Seek

Understanding self-deception, self-sabotage, and more

by Neel Burton, M.D.

Ohio Abduction: Possible Psychological Impact

Three women believed to have been abducted as teenagers have been found alive in a house in Cleveland, Ohio. It is possible to envisage one or all three of the women suffering from an apparently paradoxical psychological reaction that the criminologist and psychiatrist Nils Bejerot baptized "Stockholm Syndrome." Read More

Beyond Good and Evil

Painting the world in black and white is to lose its color. So why do we do it? Read More

In Praise of Idleness

If you're going to be busy, make sure it's for the right reasons. Read More

Should We Be Afraid Of Death?

The philosophy of death. Read More

Can Depression Be Good For You?

A critique of depression as a mental disorder. Read More

How To Cope With Anger

By a proper understanding of anger, we are able to eliminate it from our lives. Read More

The Ultimate Graduation Speech

The 21 things we should have been told at graduation. Read More

Why Do We Fall In Love?

Plato's most romantic myth. Read More

Plato's Most Beautiful Myth

The Myth of Er. Read an excerpt from my new book, 'Plato: Letters to my Son'. Read More

Plato on Poetry

Read an excerpt from my new book, 'Plato: Letters to my Son'. Read More

Plato On Friendship, Love, And Sex

Read an except from my new book, 'Plato: Letters to my Son' Read More

Top 15 Plato Quotes

The best thoughts from the best philosopher. Read More

Top 20 Fool Quotations

Top 20 quotations about fools. Read More

Top 10 Psychology Jokes

The top ten funniest psychology, psychotherapy, and psychiatry jokes. Read More

Top 10 Philosophy Jokes

The top ten funniest or sharpest philosophy jokes. Read More

Top 10 Zen Jokes

The top ten funniest or sharpest Zen jokes. Read More

Should We Be Afraid of Death?

Accepting our mortality is the greatest liberation of all. Read More

How to Deal With Insults and Put-Downs

Timeless advice on dealing with insults. Read More

The Origins of Love

St Augustine and CS Lewis on longing and desire. Read More

Valentine Special: The Origins of Love

Plato's most beautiful myth. Read More

What is Happiness?

Lessons from Aristotle. Read More

Aristotle on Happiness

Happiness is not a state but an activity. Read More

How to Improve Your Concentration And Memory

10 simple strategies that anyone can use to improve concentration and memory. Read More

Coping with Self-Harm

How to fight thoughts of self-harm. Read More

The Happiness Trap

Why money won't buy happiness. Read More

Are You An Epicurean? Really?

Given the prime importance that he attaches to the avoidance of pain, the elimination of desire, and peace of mind, Epicurus is far more of a ‘tranquillist’ than a hedonist. ‘If thou wilt make a man happy’, he says, ‘add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.’ Read More