Lawson Wulsin M.D. Should we treat stress? The answer to this question, as for most complex questions, is “it depends.” For the good and tolerable stresses of daily life, the answer is clearly “no.” By definition, we handle good and tolerable…
Shane O’Mara D.Phil. When we see public figures—politicians, musicians, actors—in action, all we see is what they are doing in that moment. By this, I mean we see a politician giving a public speech—but we don’t see them chairing meetings,…
Lynn Taylor Geopolitical instability, nuclear threats, political tensions in an election year, inflation, economic uncertainty, U.S. border issues… it’s a wonder anyone can concentrate at work, not to mention keep regular office stress at bay. If the endless flow of…
Martin Moore-Ede M.D., Ph.D. Circadian rhythms used to be just a curiosity or an inconvenience when flying across time zones. But we now know robust daily cycles in almost every function our bodies are essential to good health. When our circadian…
The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research More than four years after the first humans became infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, scientists understand more than ever before about how COVID-19 affects people. Beyond respiratory symptoms, COVID can lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes,…
Todd E. Pressman Ph.D. I recently had a big disappointment when my daughter’s number one college choice proved to be prohibitively expensive—three times more than the average college. After my wife and I gathered ourselves, we looked at each other…
Stephen Joseph Ph.D. ‘The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.’ This is a quote from the late psychologist Carl Rogers. He also went on to say ‘This process of…
Sarah A. Benton LMHC, LPC, LCPC, AADC Twenty years ago today, I woke up from a typical alcohol-induced blackout in an apartment I did not recognize in an unfamiliar Boston neighborhood. I stared at the ceiling with a pit in…
David A. Clark Ph.D. At the start of a new year, it’s only natural to wonder what lies ahead. Maybe you have concerns about a health problem, financial strain, job insecurity, relationship discord, or loneliness. And you’re worried! It doesn’t help…
Noelle McWard LCSW I have a confession to make. I am a therapist, and I am not always good at sitting with my feelings. It can be hard. Some feelings are painful and uncomfortable to feel. I would much rather…