Mood Swings

There are a number of myths about the pharmaceutical industry, both among its supporters and its critics. We will not be able to understand how to fix what is wrong, if we are mistaken about what is wrong. Read More

The relationship between psychiatrists and the pharmaceutical industry matters because, if we are colluding with, or being fooled by, corporations in such a way that we are harming our patients systematically, then we are committing treason against our profession and our heritage. This is a deeply moral matter and it deserves careful attention, not avoidance or polemic. Read More

Beyond the economy, the election also has been about race, gender, and the Middle East. In the post September 11 world, what happens with a new president will affect us all, personally, and so we all have a duty to discuss these problems with each other. Read More

William Sherman, the weather pattern behind "Gone with the wind", likely suffered from manic-depressive illness. I think that his insights into war (and peace) stem from his mental illness, in particular his manic creativity and his depressive realism. (Some research suggests that mildly depressed persons are more realistically accurate about their environment than completely non-depressed persons). In these features, Sherman differs from relatively sane individuals, like George W. Bush. This is why Sherman would never have invaded Iraq. Read More