Esprit

Spirituality

From School Shooter to Spiritual Redemption

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on December 12, 2025

The root of American violence isn't just policy—it's a spiritual void. Hear how one school shooter's raw journey led to a profound, life-saving moment of spiritual awakening.

The root of American violence isn't just policy—it's a spiritual void. Hear how one school shooter's raw journey led to a profound, life-saving moment of spiritual awakening.

Resilience

The Story of Amanda Knox

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on November 3, 2025

Snatched agency. False conviction. See how Amanda Knox reclaimed her narrative and transformed her fight against a global mob into a powerful voice for the wrongly accused.

Snatched agency. False conviction. See how Amanda Knox reclaimed her narrative and transformed her fight against a global mob into a powerful voice for the wrongly accused.

Mass Shootings

A Path of Empathy—One Mother’s Choice to Forgive

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on October 7, 2025

Learn how Scarlett Lewis transcended loss to create a social-emotional curriculum that teaches love, belonging, and peace worldwide.

Learn how Scarlett Lewis transcended loss to create a social-emotional curriculum that teaches love, belonging, and peace worldwide.

Psychiatry

The Quiet Crisis: Untreated Mental Illness and Violence

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on September 26, 2025

When parents miss the warning signs of serious mental illness, the consequences can be tragic. Here's what must change—and how lives can be saved.

When parents miss the warning signs of serious mental illness, the consequences can be tragic. Here's what must change—and how lives can be saved.

Empathy

Humility in Action

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on July 1, 2025

Kindness is more than just a feeling. It's a powerful practice proven to transform lives and boost well-being.

Kindness is more than just a feeling. It's a powerful practice proven to transform lives and boost well-being.

Adolescence

Beyond Headlines: 3 Surprising Truths About School Shooters

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on June 10, 2025

Our research reveals shocking truths about school shooters, from hidden diagnoses to the surprising power of kindness. You'll never see these tragedies the same way.

Our research reveals shocking truths about school shooters, from hidden diagnoses to the surprising power of kindness. You'll never see these tragedies the same way.

Psychiatry

The Shower That Stopped a Shooting

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on May 2, 2025

A single shower derailed a mass shooter's plan. Discover the overlooked power of human connection and the urgent need to rethink how we prevent tragedy.

A single shower derailed a mass shooter's plan. Discover the overlooked power of human connection and the urgent need to rethink how we prevent tragedy.

Mass Shootings

Averted School Shootings

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on April 18, 2025

Discover how the "see something, say something" approach and proactive measures can be the keys to averting disaster.

Discover how the "see something, say something" approach and proactive measures can be the keys to averting disaster.

Mass Shootings

Hear No Evil, See No Evil: Parental Neglect and Violent Kids

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on March 3, 2025

When troubled kids beg for help, parents often look away. Explore the complex role of parental denial, accountability, and the urgent need for intervention.

When troubled kids beg for help, parents often look away. Explore the complex role of parental denial, accountability, and the urgent need for intervention.

Adolescence

A Call for Better Child Mental Health Support

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on January 24, 2025

The Apalachee school shooting highlights the tragic consequences of systemic failures in child mental health care.

The Apalachee school shooting highlights the tragic consequences of systemic failures in child mental health care.

Positive Psychology

The Gift of Hope: Tap Into Its Transformative Power

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on December 17, 2024

Research shows that hope is a powerful catalyst for resilience and healing. It's an essential, indispensable, inspirational life skill. Luckily, it can be learned. Here's how.

Research shows that hope is a powerful catalyst for resilience and healing. It's an essential, indispensable, inspirational life skill. Luckily, it can be learned. Here's how.

Bullying

Understand and Prevent School Shooters: 10 Warning Signs

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on November 8, 2024

By recognizing early warning signs, we can prevent tragedy and help young people in crisis.

By recognizing early warning signs, we can prevent tragedy and help young people in crisis.

Adolescence

School Safety: 10 Warning Signs to Watch for in Your Child

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on August 28, 2024

Keep our kids safe. Parents and educators must stay informed and aware. Concerning adolescent behavior may demand psychiatric treatment.

Keep our kids safe. Parents and educators must stay informed and aware. Concerning adolescent behavior may demand psychiatric treatment.

Wisdom

A Surprise Gift of Being a 9/11 First Responder

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on August 4, 2024

You can find gifts in the most unexpected places, even along paths strewn with tragedy and struggle.

You can find gifts in the most unexpected places, even along paths strewn with tragedy and struggle.

Spirituality

Moving Beyond the Mind's Limits

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on June 21, 2024

A Personal Perspective: A state of mind that moves past the limitations of ingrained beliefs.

A Personal Perspective: A state of mind that moves past the limitations of ingrained beliefs.

Child Development

A Prelude to Adult Violence: A Brutal Childhood

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on April 28, 2024

Putin's Childhood History. The underlying psychodynamics of severe unmetabolized childhood trauma are telling.

Putin's Childhood History. The underlying psychodynamics of severe unmetabolized childhood trauma are telling.

Spirituality

How to Alchemize a Desire for Destruction Into Connection

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on April 18, 2024

Personal Perspective: Ever wonder where the desire for destruction comes from? So did I.

Personal Perspective: Ever wonder where the desire for destruction comes from? So did I.

Personal Perspectives

I Was Poisoned by a Russian Agent

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on February 28, 2024

A Personal Perspective: The experience of being poisoned posed some paradoxes.

A Personal Perspective: The experience of being poisoned posed some paradoxes.