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Mood Swings

A psychiatrist surveys the mind and the wider world

Depression
Has the Serotonin Hypothesis Been Debunked?

Nassir Ghaemi M.D., M.P.H. on October 1, 2022

A recent review paper claims it debunks the serotonin hypothesis for depression. But it was never a legitimate hypothesis, so there is nothing to debunk.

A recent review paper claims it debunks the serotonin hypothesis for depression. But it was never a legitimate hypothesis, so there is nothing to debunk.

Leadership
Society Without the Mother

Nassir Ghaemi M.D., M.P.H. on September 12, 2022

The death of Queen Elizabeth II reveals a weakness of American democracy, the absence of a unifying parent-figure for the entire society.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II reveals a weakness of American democracy, the absence of a unifying parent-figure for the entire society.

Mania
New Year's Eve in a Pandemic

Nassir Ghaemi M.D., M.P.H. on January 1, 2021

Normally, we are all manic on New Year's Eve, celebrating an unrealistic attitude toward the future. This year was different.

Normally, we are all manic on New Year's Eve, celebrating an unrealistic attitude toward the future. This year was different.

Charisma
Life in the Ruins

Nassir Ghaemi M.D., M.P.H. on December 17, 2020

When a large part of the nation rejects a legitimate election, in the context of increasing racial and social strife, has America's decline begun?

When a large part of the nation rejects a legitimate election, in the context of increasing racial and social strife, has America's decline begun?

Freudian Psychology
False Consciousness

Nassir Ghaemi M.D., M.P.H. on October 31, 2020

Why do some voters vote against their own interests? The history of the 20th century offers clues for the current election.

Why do some voters vote against their own interests? The history of the 20th century offers clues for the current election.