Mental Illness is More Than a Brain Disorder (Updated w/ New Information)

Why We Need A More Nuanced Understanding of Mental Health The biological model of psychiatry is the dominant model of … More

Man’s Search for Intimacy (Revised and Extended Version)

Closeness and Intimacy In 1946, existential psychiatrist, Viktor Frankl, published a book which drastically altered the course of psychotherapy; he … More

Mental Illness and False Beliefs: How Our Misperceptions of Ourselves and the World Around us Sustain our Fear and Sadness

I often cover topics related to self-esteem, about how thinking differently, and more realistically, about oneself engenders a sense of … More

Finding My Solace in Writing

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had an obsession with the written word. I remember how enamored I was … More

Blurred Lines: How Mental Illness and Mental Health are Closer Than You Believe and Why It Matters

I’ve had several discussions with people that I thought would be good to disclose here, as they’re pertinent to earlier … More

Why Our Concept of Morality is Old and Antiquated: The Case For a New Understanding of What It Means to be Good

I’m going to begin this article by stating that I anticipate, and welcome, any disagreement and criticism that it will … More

Difficulties in Dating

I often mention that it’s so perplexing to me to live in NYC, which is full of all sorts of … More

Fostering Self-Acceptance: The Only One Who Can Control How You Feel about You is You

The fear of rejection is prevalent among many men, especially those living in New York City, particularly because men are … More

A Brief Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: How It Changes Lives

CBT is a form of therapy that’s used to treat depression, anxiety, rage, emotional instability, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, perfectionism, interpersonal troubles, and specific phobias.

An Existential Death-Blow to Narcissism: Defeating the Excessive Need to Feel Superior

Through ambition and greed, they rose. Through force and strength, they conquered. Through status and influence, they flourished. The great … More