Psychiatry

There are probably lots of good reasons for you to feel anxious these days. Maybe you’re experiencing health problems. Maybe you’re worried about your family or even the future of our country. Maybe you’re concerned about inflation and the endurance of your retirement savings (or maybe even the safety of…

The French philosopher Albert Camus once said,  “We continue to shape our personality all our life.” In fact, science appears to bear that out. While some of us might view our personalities to be set in stone from a young age, in fact, it appears many factors go into shaping…

While it may be a taboo subject, it’s a central aspect of your health as you age: your psychological and emotional well-being are as vital to healthy aging as your physical maintenance. And of course, they’re often connected. As we’ve cited in previous posts and helpful resources, the things that…

In an important recent article in The New York Times, writer Paula Span raised a valuable topic that many find taboo to discuss: that is, seeking out mental health therapy as an older adult. Lord knows the past many months have led many of us to the brink of despair:…