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Michael Bader D.M.H.

About

Michael Bader, D.M.H., is a psychologist and psychoanalyst in San Francisco with over 30 years of experience. In addition to several books about the psychodynamics of sexuality, Bader has written extensively about the interaction of psychology, culture, and politics in both academic journals and popular media such as Alternet.org and Tikkun magazine. He has appeared as an expert in numerous documentaries, as well as radio and TV programs. In addition to his clinical work and writing, Bader was also a founder of the Institute for Change, a progressive think-tank focused on leadership development.

Books by Michael Bader D.M.H.
Recent Posts
Suffer the Little Children
Trump's policy of separating kids and parents elicits deep identifications and outrage. We are all touched by the loss of innocence.
Depression as a Social Disease
Rather than make depression exclusively a function of individual psychopathology or neurochemistry, research now shows it is also a response to a sick culture and society.
The Heart of the Matter
Peter Gabel's new book helps us understand the sources of loneliness, fearful retreats into false self relationships,and how changing the world involves overcoming these obstacles
Why Do Some Men Engage in Sexual Exhibitionism?

One of the weirdest sexual behaviors exhibited by some of the men busted for sexual harassment is masturbating in front of a woman (e.g., Louis C.K.). The real cause is anxiety.

One of the weirdest sexual behaviors exhibited by some of the men busted for sexual harassment is masturbating in front of a woman (e.g., Louis C.K.). The real cause is anxiety.

Gary Taubes's New Book Puts Sugar On Trial

In The Case Against Sugar, science writer Gary Taubes shows how Sugar fronts distorted science and politicized nutrition politics to sell what Taubes shows is actually a a poison.

In The Case Against Sugar, science writer Gary Taubes shows how Sugar fronts distorted science and politicized nutrition politics to sell what Taubes shows is actually a a poison.

Bring Depression Out of the Closet

Depression and anxiety have always stigmatized as weaknesses. Bruce Springsteen recently admitted to a lifetime of it. We should follow his lead.

Depression and anxiety have always stigmatized as weaknesses. Bruce Springsteen recently admitted to a lifetime of it. We should follow his lead.

Bruce Springsteen: Born to Be Honest

Bruce Springsteen's new book, "Born to Run," is not only a meticulous account of his rise to musical fame, but reflects insights born of over 30 years of deep psychotherapy.

Bruce Springsteen's new book, "Born to Run," is not only a meticulous account of his rise to musical fame, but reflects insights born of over 30 years of deep psychotherapy.

People Basically Want to Be Healthy, Not Stay Sick

People want to be healthy, to form loving attachments, feel independent and have a sense of agency. Inhibiting beliefs formed in childhood interfere. But no one wants to be sick.

People want to be healthy, to form loving attachments, feel independent and have a sense of agency. Inhibiting beliefs formed in childhood interfere. But no one wants to be sick.