Couch in Crisis

 is an award-winning psychiatrist who has specialized in the cultural and ethical aspects of psychiatry. A prolific writer and speaker, he received the one-time designation of Hero of Public Psychiatry from the Assembly of the American Psychiatric Association in 2002. To create a better world, he is an advocate for treating mental health issues related to climate instability, burnout, Islamophobia, and anti-Semitism. He serves on the Editorial Board of

Articles

Here’s why we need to better prepare for the doggone days of summer. 

The Dog and Doggone Days of Summer

How prioritizing brain health and brain skills could offer new solutions to this challenge.

Cybercriminal Exploitation of Cognitive Biases: A Brain Capital Perspective

Would you recognize one of the greatest musicians in a subway station? 

The Violinist Joshua Bell and the Goldwater Rule: The Psychological Power of Context

That’s What Friends Are Psychologically For!

 is a practicing adult psychiatrist with special interests in health disparities and public health. She completed her residency training at George Washington University Hospital and received her Master of Public Health from Yale School of Public Health.

Targeted and collaborative efforts are needed at individual and systemic levels to address underlying causes of mental health disparities.

How Would You Tackle Mental Health Disparities?

Does a computational approach to the mind pave the way for practicing a biopsychosocial psychiatry? 

The Biocognitive Model for Biopsychosocial Psychiatry: Niall McLaren, MBBS, FRANZCP

How can we help this unique patient population thrive? Experts weigh in at the 2022 APA Annual Meeting.

The Youth Mental Health Crisis: Supporting Patients With ASD and ADHD

Experts discuss appropriate interventions for patients who are victims of undue influence at the 2022 APA Annual Meeting.

Cults in the Age of Influence

Videos

Do you have an idea for how to reduce gun violence? 

June is Bustin’ Out All Over and I am Bustin’ Out a New Gun Prevention Model: DIGS, Dads Into Gun Safety!

Dr Pies is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Lecturer on Bioethics and Humanities, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine; and Editor in Chief Emeritus of 

 (2007-2010). Dr Pies is the author of several books. A collection of his works can be found on

Unless there are substantive societal changes at many levels, the answer may be yes.

Social Behavior