How Basic Income Programs Can Support Mental Health

Over half of Canadians feel “financially paralyzed” by the cost-of-living crisis, according to a recent poll. As life becomes more unaffordable for more people, we need governments to create policies that will improve public health and well-being. One such policy is a basic income guarantee: an unconditional cash transfer from government to ensure people can […]

Leading Under Pressure | Psychology Today

“You’re the surgeon. What should we do?” The energy in the operating room was tense. As an eye surgeon, I was preparing to perform cataract surgery on a frail, elderly gentleman who was becoming increasingly anxious under mild sedation. He was moving, unable to lie still. The nurse looked at me, concerned. “Can we even […]

Find Ways to Say “Yes”

In theory, most people agree that it’s a good idea for both partners in a relationship to have influence in decision-making. You imagine you’re good at working as a team, compromising, and going back and forth—if only your partner would be more flexible.  Research conducted by Drs. Gottman and Jacobson showed that men who accept […]

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Honestly, it’s hard to believe I’m at the age for perimenopause. I feel young in many ways, despite the exhaustion of parenting two young kids. And I’ve always felt somewhat eternal, doing whatever I want to do at any age, without regard for what other people think or believe. But here I am—forty-five, dealing with […]

Quieting the Food Noise | Psychology Today

“Food noise” is not an official clinical diagnosis, but it’s a term with which many people identify. It refers to mental chatter about food—persistent thoughts that can feel compulsive, distracting, or even distressing. This isn’t the natural feeling of hunger that tells you it’s time for a meal. Instead, it’s the voice in your head […]

Who Are the Most Lonely Americans?

One in six Americans feel lonely or isolated most of the time. This finding comes from a survey conducted in September 2024 by the Pew Research Center, which queried over 6,200 adults in English and Spanish about their well-being and social connections. The report, titled Men, Women and Social Connections, reveals how different groups of […]

Hoarding Disorder Prevalence: A Scientific Assessment

Although the general population often thinks that hoarding disorder (HD) is common, it is not. As a collector, I often have to make that distinction. I am not a hoarder, but a collector. I have addressed the differentiating factors between the two in some of my previous posts on this subject. Here, I clarify just […]

Restoring Meaning and Resiliency to Victims of Trauma

The debate around returning to work (RTW) has been heated in the years since COVID-19 lockdowns. While many of those discussions focus on workplace flexibility and employer policies, for individuals who have experienced trauma—especially displaced migrants—the ability to return to meaningful work is more than just an economic necessity; it is a critical step toward […]

World Happiness Report Highlights the Importance of…

Do you live in a kind community, a kind society, a kind country? This may be a fraught question for some of us today, as we see evidence of unkindness (and worse) in the news at every turn. But according to the World Happiness Report 2025, how benevolent our society is—and, separately, how benevolent we […]

The Changes I’m Making to Stop Wasting My Limited Time

“Contentment has more to do with a heart of joy as life unfolds than it ever will with a life filled with stuff.” ~Kate Summers Recently, an older friend who was no longer able to attend to life without assistance was placed in a senior care facility. From my observance, she seemed content, and her […]