Ancient Insights

Life is a Greek tragedy.

Michael Fontaine Ph.D.

Yes, There Is an Art to Drinking Alcohol

Is moderation, not abstinence, the better way to control drinking? A newly rediscovered book says it is.

Yes, You Can Totally Enjoy Drinking at Home

Bars are shut down all around the world, but that's a good thing. Here's why.

We Are Not Born and Raised for Ourselves Alone

Why are universities closing and class trips getting canceled? I'm young and healthy, so why can't I just do what I want?

Did Psychosurgery Start Out as a Joke?

The world's first psychosurgery was performed 500 years ago today. No one remembers it was all a joke.

What Homer’s Odyssey Can Teach Us About Mentors and Sponsors

What's the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? Skip the pop psychology books. The greatest story of all time tells you everything you need to know.

The Art of Battling Addiction

This is what willpower looks like: 3 interpretations of an epic poem.

The Epic Battle for Mental Health and Inner Peace

As the new year begins, meet the forgotten warrior women who can slay your inner demons and bring you peace.

Where Does Mental Illness Come From?

It’s no accident that psychiatry resembles Greek mythology. Strange as it sounds, Greek mythology and psychiatry are tied at the hip.

The Big Lie of Psychiatry

David Rosenhan’s “pseudopatient study” shook psychiatry to its foundations. A new book suggests he pretty much made it all up.