Couch in Crisis

Videos

"The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people..."

Lord of the Flies and Society's Regression

Barry Shore (known in the media as the “Ambassador of JOY”) is a Philanthropist, Serial Entrepreneur (with 2 multi-million dollar exits and 3 issued patents), Former Quadriplegic, Swimmer, Speaker, Author, and Podcaster.

In 2004 Barry became a quadriplegic overnight from a rare disease but his journey to regain mobility pushed him to go "M.A.D" (aka to Make A Difference). To that end, he created the JOY of LIVING Institute™ (a platform that teaches people to live in joy, no matter the situation); and 

 (a movement that has reached multiple celebrities and distributed millions of "Keep Smiling" cards worldwide. In addition, Shore has built several philanthropic foundations including 

(which was written about in Oprah Magazine.)

Shore's nationally syndicated radio show and his podcast, 

 is heard globally by hundreds of thousands and has had over TWO MILLION downloads in just 19 months. His forthcoming book "The JOY of LIVING: How To Slay Stress and Be Happy" will be released in 2021 and it reveals 11 strategies for living in joy, daily.

Barry Shore, the Ambassador of Joy, shares the 3 fundamentals of a powerful, positive mindset that apply to everyone. 

Nurturing Resilience and Positivity in Patients

Articles

One doctor reflects on how America continues to capitalize on racial unrest. 

Hill Hypocrisy

Major psychiatry organizations condemn the actions and events of January 6th.

Psychiatry Responds to the Violence at the Capitol

is a practicing child psychiatrist in Westchester County and is on the faculty of the College of Physicians and Surgeon at Columbia University.

One psychiatrist offers his thoughts on anti-black racism through the lens of anti-Semitism. 

Black Lives Matter: My Jewish Perspective 

2020 was a difficult year, and to move forward, mourning losses is necessary. 

A Resolution To Mourn our 2020 Losses

Toxic family members who belittle mental illnesses can fracture a family. 

Family Matters

Jaya Jaya Myra is a best-selling author, TEDx & motivational speaker, and mind-body wellness expert teaching the definitive connections between purpose and health. Her debut book, 

Vibrational Healing: Attain Balance & Wholeness. Understand Your Energetic Type

 is published in 10 languages and available worldwide. Her 2nd book, 

, is slated for publication January 5th, 2021.

How can you help patients keep their resolutions? 

Why New Year's Resolutions Typically Fail

Slideshows

Looking for holiday gifts that encourage mental well being? 

Holiday Gifts with Mental Wellness in Mind

Eradicating structural racism takes actions both big and small. Read more to learn about one doctor’s experience and what you can do in your own practice. 

Social Behavior