Understanding Hypnosis

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Child Development
The Risks of AI and Social Media for the Developing Brain

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on November 14, 2025

Based on available evidence, AI and social media use with children and teens should be minimized until we develop a better understanding of their impact on the developing brain.

Based on available evidence, AI and social media use with children and teens should be minimized until we develop a better understanding of their impact on the developing brain.

Career
Arsenic and the Art of Scientific Debate

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on August 1, 2025

I coauthored a paper on a microbe that might incorporate arsenic in its major molecules. It was wrongly retracted. What can that teach about ambiguity and scientific disagreement?

I coauthored a paper on a microbe that might incorporate arsenic in its major molecules. It was wrongly retracted. What can that teach about ambiguity and scientific disagreement?

Artificial Intelligence
Technology Can Lead to Worsening Brain Function

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on July 21, 2025

We should consider how to best incorporate technological advances into our culture, while keeping in mind how to minimize potential adverse effects of such advances.

We should consider how to best incorporate technological advances into our culture, while keeping in mind how to minimize potential adverse effects of such advances.

Hypnosis
When Hypnosis Doesn't Work

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on July 8, 2025

Does a patient’s inability to relax with hypnosis mean that clinical hypnosis will not be a useful approach?

Does a patient’s inability to relax with hypnosis mean that clinical hypnosis will not be a useful approach?

Resilience
7 Tips for Working Through Adversity

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on July 3, 2025

When we fail to achieve a goal it can be very helpful to consider what lessons might be learned because of our short-coming.

When we fail to achieve a goal it can be very helpful to consider what lessons might be learned because of our short-coming.

Child Development
How to Increase Your Child’s Happiness

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on May 2, 2025

A safe, stable and nurturing environment during childhood serves as an important foundation that helps children find happiness throughout their lives.

A safe, stable and nurturing environment during childhood serves as an important foundation that helps children find happiness throughout their lives.

Addiction
Addiction and Original Sin

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on March 21, 2025

Teens should be provided with complete information about drug abuse and its perils, so that they have a better opportunity to make good life choices.

Teens should be provided with complete information about drug abuse and its perils, so that they have a better opportunity to make good life choices.

Cognition
A Boy and Transcendent Thinking

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on February 8, 2025

By encouraging transcendent thinking when interacting with young people, we may promote their brain development.

By encouraging transcendent thinking when interacting with young people, we may promote their brain development.

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Healing Family Splits

Cut-offs cut deep and wide, their emotional impact reverberating far beyond the combatants. Because much of the suffering is hidden, repair is challenging for everyone, not least of all therapists.

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