This post is Part 1 of a series that will examine the nature of what I refer to as clinical wisdom and provide specific concrete examples of some of these esoteric secrets... Read more »
Years ago, I learned that understanding the brain does not protect you from mental illness. I had a Ph.D. in neuroscience and worked as a patent lawyer specializing in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.... Read more »
Griffin, B. J., Maguen, S., McCue, M. L., Pietrzak, R. H., McLean, C. P., Hamblen, J. L., Jendro, A. M., & Norman, S. B. (2025). Moral injury is independently associated with suicidal... Read more »
There is a particular feeling that comes from stepping into a green place. It might be a forest path, a city park, a garden, a canal walk, or a shaded lane where... Read more »
My father was a gambler. He did not see his behavior as reckless. He had many highs and as many lows. I felt every one. His gambling took different forms. He defied... Read more »
This morning, I woke up at 6 a.m. and willingly went to an imaging center to allow them to shove my body into a metal tube and take pictures of all of... Read more »
For many neurodivergent individuals, navigating daily social interactions requires social masking. This draining performance involves constantly editing expressions and behavior to fit neurotypical standards. A new qualitative study explores what happens when... Read more »
Calling out bias, a form of allyship, involves labeling a biased action (e.g., “That is sexist!”) and pointing it out as unacceptable (“That’s not OK!”). It is often considered essential to ending... Read more »
For a long time, I navigated my career by comparing myself to everyone around me. I felt the pressure to climb corporate ladders, apply for high-paying roles, and keep up with standard... Read more »
The other evening, I was working through a checklist with AI. The rhythm was simple enough: load up one step, and while the machine ran it, line up the next. Between steps,... Read more »