Mike Brooks Ph.D.

About

Dr. Mike Brooks is a licensed psychologist and a licensed specialist in school psychology. He has a wealth of expertise in positive psychology, life balance, the needs of children and teens, and effective parenting practices. He has a deep interest in using wisdom traditions, including Buddhist psychology and stoic philosophy, to help us live richer, fuller lives. He has a long-standing passion for how technologies such as video games, smartphones, and social media affect our daily lives. Dr. Brooks is also the lead author of Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World. He is an active presenter and numerous media appearances. He pursues his passion further through his website www.drmikebrooks.com. Dr. Brooks lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and three sons.

Books by Mike Brooks Ph.D.

Recent Posts

Embrace Uncertainty to Be Closer to Fine

We are drawn to certainty in this dynamic, rapidly-evolving world. By embracing uncertainty, we are in greater harmony with the universe and become happier.

Why We Should Celebrate the Bad Times That Didn't Happen

We can be more grateful for what we have, but we can also be grateful for the negatives that didn't happen to us.

So, You're Looking to Change? Here Are the 5 Pathways

As we navigate a complicated world, we aim to increase happiness and reduce suffering. These five pathways can help us on the journey.

Escaping the Depression Trap

Depression is a trap from which escape is often devilishly difficult. "Behavioral activation" often helps, but there is a strategy that we often need to use to get started.

How Do We Reduce Gun Violence in America?

America continues to struggle with a high rate of gun violence. How many tragedies must we endure before we take meaningful action to reduce gun violence?

America continues to struggle with a high rate of gun violence. How many tragedies must we endure before we take meaningful action to reduce gun violence?

Critical Race Theory, the Greatness of the U.S., and Us

Critical race theory (CRT) has become yet another hotly contested issue that divides the left and right in America. We need a healthier way to approach this controversial issue.

Critical race theory (CRT) has become yet another hotly contested issue that divides the left and right in America. We need a healthier way to approach this controversial issue.

The Mystery of Why We Are Connects Us With One Another

We did not make a choice to have consciousness, and this reality can help us connect with one another better.

We did not make a choice to have consciousness, and this reality can help us connect with one another better.

How Do We Get More Free Will to Pursue the Good Life?

We need to have free will, or at least believe that we have it, to be happy. Here's why, and how to get more of it.

We need to have free will, or at least believe that we have it, to be happy. Here's why, and how to get more of it.

Do We Have Free Will? You're Free to Read This Answer

While a definitive answer to the question of free will might always be elusive, there are ways to think about it that allow space for growth as well as understanding and tolerance.

While a definitive answer to the question of free will might always be elusive, there are ways to think about it that allow space for growth as well as understanding and tolerance.

Why It's Good That You Aren't the You That You Think You Are

While it is important to try to understand ourselves, we don't want to get too attached to thoughts we have about ourselves. We should think more flexibly.

While it is important to try to understand ourselves, we don't want to get too attached to thoughts we have about ourselves. We should think more flexibly.