The way we think about connection and relationships can play a pivotal role in reverse-engineering the climate crisis— and therapists need to help. Read more

Modern psychoanalysts are breaking free of old tropes, helping diverse clients and communities—and they still believe change takes time. Read more

There are no formalized rituals, rules, or obligations to ground or support a friendship. Should therapists change that? Read more

For therapists, the TV comedy Shrinking is a low-impact escape that still contains echoes of the messy, wrenching work they do. Read more

The person burdened with the decision of whether or not to end a marriage may not be the one who’s already left the marriage—emotionally or sexually. Read more

A seasoned therapist discovers that the willingness to be a beginner again can sometimes have more value for clients than polished expertise. Read more

With roots in the EMDR protocol, the Flash Technique claims to offer a pleasurable path to processing trauma. Read more

Administrators today recognize this therapy as an effective treatment option for “at risk” families. Read more

According to grief experts, does a new diagnosis in the DSM pathologize a critical component of the human experience? Read more

In The Zen of Therapy, psychiatrist Mark Epstein explores what a Buddhist therapy has offered his clients. Read more

Why is it that two or more experts in a given field can look at identical case histories and data and come up with broadly differing assessments and... Read more

In his Editor’s Notes and Symposium speeches, Rich always told a story, one that drew from his own life while capturing a collective momentum in the field... Read more

The key to working with a family may be getting parents to see the intergenerational trauma underlying present-day issues. Read more

The story of the Gavins—a family of 12 children, six of whom suffered from schizophrenia—sheds new light on the nature vs. nurture debate. Read more

The push in popular culture to raise awareness about mental health means more and more people are seeking help. With resources limited, often where they’re... Read more

Whatever one’s position on abortion, it’s hard to dispute that the debate has ramped up radically over the last year. Read more

In his opening keynote, Canadian physician Gabor Maté called on therapists to expand their frame of reference and recognize how their job is too often a kind... Read more

When it comes to addressing the profound impact of trauma, pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris is calling for primary care physicians and therapists to develop... Read more

Therapists are always on the lookout for new approaches and techniques. But in a profession with alarming rates of burnout and professional isolation, the best... Read more

After careful review of the usual stereotypes—technologically adroit, social media fixated, with a touch of narcissism—one 30-something therapist belatedly... Read more

New policies are deepening the trauma of many immigrants, and heightening challenges for the therapists trying to help them. Read more

A book about two sets of mismatched twins testifies to the power of both heredity and family loyalty Read more

In his latest book, Peter Kramer argues that medications represent the best, most effective tool for fighting the bleakness of depression. Read more

For many therapists, an air of mystery surrounds the role of psychopharmacology in mental health treatment. Here's a step-by-step tour of the complexities of... Read more

As the man responsible for the previous edition, the foremost critic of DSM-5 is perhaps the last person you’d expect to trash this latest, biggest version. Read more

We live in a culture of denial, especially about the grim reality of climate change. Sure, we want to savor the occasional shrimp cocktail without having to... Read more

Over the years, our front-of-the-book department has not only given readers plenty of tasty factoids to chew on, but also revealed how the seasons of the... Read more

Often clients come to therapy to resolve ambivalence or because they can’t make up their minds. But sometimes, the problem is that they’re too certain... Read more

Exploring the complex fabric of an often poorly understood family bond that shapes us, in one way or another, throughout our lives. Read more

A primer on the specifics of incorporating mindfulness into therapeutic practice. Read more