According to a very interesting study, most people (especially men) don’t really enjoy sitting alone…quietly…just thinking. They tend to get caught in negative thought cycles, called [...]
Tag: Mental Health
President Truman’s advice for a long, happy, healthy life
President Harry Truman was well-known for his many colorful sayings. And I always thought one of his best quips was, “If you want a friend [in Washington, D.C.], get a dog.” About 55 percent of [...]
More research links antidepressant drugs to homicide
It seems almost every month we see another horrific tragedy unfold on the nightly news that involves a troubled young person resorting to mass violence. But in all the aftermath…and all the talk [...]
Storming the ramparts (of mind-body medicine)
Today is Bastille Day, or la fête nationale, in France. The day commemorates the French Revolution. Of course, it was a terrible passage in French history (even called “the Reign of Terror”). [...]
Ask the Insider–Autism
Q: I have a 25 year old son who I believe has some Asperger’s/autistic tendencies as well as depression and possible bipolar. Do you have any suggestions/recommendations for him? Dr. Micozzi: [...]
Scientists uncover more benefits of sun exposure
Whenever I spend time in the yard in the early morning, I close my eyes and lift my face to the sun. The warmth spreads through me, and I can feel the stress of facing another day leave my body. [...]
Mainstream pain management finally considers your personality type
It never ceases to amaze me how a little bit of good, solid data goes a long way in medicine. Now–some may think only the self-styled “hard science” medical fields like cardiology and [...]
Talk isn’t cheap, but it is effective
You know the old saying that “talk is cheap.” It certainly applies in business. But when it comes to mental health, talk really is worth something after all. Unfortunately, for a long time now, [...]