Mental health clinics and schools in Chicago have both suffered cutbacks and closures in recent years. What does this do to the mental health of the communities they serve?
An anonymous op-ed published by the New York Times last week reignited discussions about Pres. Trump's fitness for office. Is it time for mental health professionals to intervene?
Parents have had the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) called on them for outlandish reasons. Does that mean it's time to reform how they handle hotline calls?
Chicago finds itself in the news again. My work in a community mental health center on the West Side has shown me the devastating impact of gun violence.
It's one thing to read their books, another to try to understand the person who wrote them. A new memoir offers a fascinating glimpse at Jacques Lacan.
In the wake of terror, we use frames to help us make sense of tragedy. Those same frames dictate our response, and it's worth taking a closer look at them.
The recent deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have impacted many of us. How we talk about their deaths often perpetuates stigma about mental health rather than reduces it.
The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics states that social workers must work for social justice. What does that mean for the profession in the era of Trump?
Anxiety is usually thought of as the fear of loss. A case example from my practice illustrates that it can also be triggered by something that is all too near.
Mothers are often held up as either caring and selfless or selfish and irresponsible. Neither one is fair, and both make an already difficult job harder. But how can we do better?
For millennia humans have told stories to explain ourselves and our world. Marilyn Charles' latest book examines contemporary fiction in light of psychodynamic concepts.
Mental health impacts all of us. Reducing stigma is important for ourselves and our relationships, and it is also the first step towards creating a more just society.
Leslie Jamison developed a drinking problem while attending Harvard and the Iowa Writer's Workshop. Her new addiction memoir adds a great deal to the literature on recovery.
Love is complicated. Some only fall in love with someone who is taken, others are obsessed by the thought that their partner desires someone else. Bruce Fink helps explain why.
The murder of three clinicians in California reminds me of a violent incident at my own clinic. What can we do to help make work a safe space for everyone?
Discussions about the link between gun violence and mental illness often fall prey to a few logical fallacies. A more informed debate promises better outcomes for all of us.
Mark Epstein has long been interested in bridging psychology and Buddhism. His latest book offers wisdom for both mindfulness beginners and seasoned practitioners.
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