Evil Deeds

A forensic psychologist on anger, madness and destructive behavior.

Anger

Secrets of Psychotherapy: What Is Happiness?

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on March 11, 2021

What can different psychotherapies tell us about being happy?

What can different psychotherapies tell us about being happy?

Anger

Wounded Healer: Rollo May's Psycho-Spiritual Odyssey

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on February 1, 2021

Pt. 6. The conclusion of my conversation with authorized Rollo May biographer Robert Abzug.

Pt. 6. The conclusion of my conversation with authorized Rollo May biographer Robert Abzug.

Anger

Wounded Healer: Rollo May's Psycho-Spiritual Odyssey

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on January 26, 2021

Pt. 5 of my conversation with Rollo May's authorized biographer Robert Abzug.

Pt. 5 of my conversation with Rollo May's authorized biographer Robert Abzug.

Trauma

Wounded Healer: Rollo May's Psycho-Spiritual Odyssey

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on January 22, 2021

Part 4 of a conversation with authorized Rollo May biographer Robert Abzug.

Part 4 of a conversation with authorized Rollo May biographer Robert Abzug.

Freudian Psychology

Wounded Healer: Rollo May's Psycho-Spiritual Odyssey

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on January 17, 2021

Pt. 3. A conversation with authorized Rollo May biographer Robert Abzug

Pt. 3. A conversation with authorized Rollo May biographer Robert Abzug

Anger

The Savior, the Devil, and Donald Trump

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on January 15, 2021

How can some people see Donald Trump as a Savior, and others as the Devil incarnate?

How can some people see Donald Trump as a Savior, and others as the Devil incarnate?

Personality

Wounded Healer: Rollo May's Psycho-Spiritual Odyssey

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on January 14, 2021

A conversation with Professor Robert Abzug, Rollo May's authorized biographer.

A conversation with Professor Robert Abzug, Rollo May's authorized biographer.

Personality

The Savior, the Devil, and Donald Trump

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on January 10, 2021

We have a President in the White House who is seen by some as a savior, and by others as the Devil incarnate. Can both sides be right?

We have a President in the White House who is seen by some as a savior, and by others as the Devil incarnate. Can both sides be right?

Personality

Wounded Healer: Rollo May's Psycho-Spiritual Odyssey

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on January 8, 2021

Part 1: A book review and conversation with Rollo May biographer Robert Abzug.

Part 1: A book review and conversation with Rollo May biographer Robert Abzug.

Unconscious

Essential Secrets of Psychotherapy: What Is the "Shadow"?

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on January 3, 2021

The shadow is the unknown ‘‘dark side’’ of our personality. Here's why we both fear it and need it.

The shadow is the unknown ‘‘dark side’’ of our personality. Here's why we both fear it and need it.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Courage and the COVID-19 Crisis

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on May 11, 2020

What is courage? And why we need it now.

What is courage? And why we need it now.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Courage and the COVID-19 Crisis

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on May 8, 2020

What is courage? And why we need it now.

What is courage? And why we need it now.

Anxiety

Dealing with Death Anxiety

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on April 24, 2020

Part 3: Coping with the existential crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Part 3: Coping with the existential crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anxiety

Dealing With Death Anxiety

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on April 22, 2020

Part 2: Coping with the existential crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Part 2: Coping with the existential crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anxiety

Dealing with Death Anxiety

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on April 21, 2020

Part 1: Coping with the existential crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Part 1: Coping with the existential crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sleep

Knowing Your Psychological Type Can Help Enjoy the Holidays

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on December 26, 2018

Getting enough (but not too much) sleep is especially important during the holidays.

Getting enough (but not too much) sleep is especially important during the holidays.

Anger

Scrooge Syndrome: Transforming Embitterment

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on December 19, 2018

How can we overcome embitterment?

How can we overcome embitterment?

Beauty

What Is Real Psychotherapy?

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on May 2, 2018

Has psychotherapy really improved over the past hundred years? Or is it getting worse?

Has psychotherapy really improved over the past hundred years? Or is it getting worse?

Health

Preventing Evil Deeds: Who Perpetrates Mass Shootings?

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on April 11, 2018

Is there still a standard psychological profile of mass shooters? Or might it be changing?

Is there still a standard psychological profile of mass shooters? Or might it be changing?

Health

Preventing Evil Deeds

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on March 6, 2018

How can mental health professionals better prevent violent behavior in disturbed (i.e., angry) individuals?

How can mental health professionals better prevent violent behavior in disturbed (i.e., angry) individuals?