Carol Landau Ph.D.

About

Carol Landau, Ph.D., is a writer, consultant and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and Clinical Professor of Medicine at Brown University's Alpert Medical School. Landau is an expert in treating depression and anxiety and has been treating high school and college students and their families for over 30 years. Her teaching at Brown has included improving communication between physician and patients and she has been active in Brown committees devoted to improving the advancement of sexual and racial minorities.

Books by Carol Landau Ph.D.

Recent Posts

The Psychology of MIT's Banana Lounge

What's yellow, available day and night, and promotes well-being? The success of MIT students' Banana Lounge.

The Oscars, #MeToo, and Bad Behavior

Although Oscars 2022 is primarily known for the Will Smith and Chris Rock exchange, Regina Hall's skit should have received scrutiny also.

Then and Now: The Tragedy for Families in Ukraine

Ukrainian families are all our families. My family's story is echoed in today's images of the invasion.

Giving Thanks for Psychotherapists Who Treat Teenagers

It's not just teens who have been traumatized by the pandemic. Therapists are working through their own trauma too.

Psst, Parents: Add Mental Health to the College To-Do List!

What critically important topic is usually omitted from the "going away to college to-do list?"

In Praise of Naomi Osaka’s Absence from Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka's openness about her need for self-care should be admired, not criticized.

This Year, Let’s Add 364 Days to Mother’s Day

Feeling burned out by all of a mother's responsibilities? Of course. This year, mothers need at least a year for self-care, not one day.

A Spike in Anxiety as Schools Reopen

Will everyone be happy about returning to school? Guess again.

We Need to Talk to Teens About Hope and Meaning

Are you ready for 2020 to be over? Have hope and talk to your teens.

The Third Shift

When you're exhausted, here's how you can still help your children.