Film, TV, and Book Reviews

Heinrichs' POP model reaffirms the role of clinical judgment and patient-centered care.

Explore the psychological depths of brainwashing and extremism in 2 compelling books that reveal the complexities of influence and belief.

Explore Irvin D. Yalom's impactful insights on psychotherapy, revealing the emotional dynamics between therapist and patient in transformative narratives.

Explore the intertwined stories of Lucy Grealy and Anne Patchett, revealing deep insights into mental health, beauty, and friendship.

Explore powerful memoirs that delve into addiction, recovery, and the emotional struggles faced by individuals and families in the journey to healing.

Explore the powerful memoirs of Kay Redfield Jamison, offering profound insights into living with bipolar disorder and the complexities of love.

Explore Joe Pierre, MD's insightful analysis of why we believe falsehoods, blending psychology and cognitive science to address misinformation's impact on society.

These 2 memoirs delve into mental health, revealing the complexities of personal struggles and the pursuit of self-acceptance.

These 2 compelling memoirs delve into the complexities of schizophrenia, showcasing resilience, friendship, and the impact of mental health.

Explore transformative memoirs and insights on estrangement in these 2 brief book reviews.

Awais Aftab, MD, explores the many aspects of psychiatry through engaging interviews that challenge traditional views and advocate for a more inclusive dialogue. Check out this review of his new book.

Explore inspiring true stories of resilience and adaptation in the face of visual impairment in these 2 brief book reviews.

Are TV shows educating the public about psychiatric medications?

Check out 2 bite-sized reviews of books related to mental health.

Check out 2 bite-sized reviews of books related to mental health.

Check out these bite-sized reviews of books related to mental health.

Does the psychiatric approach to treating women need to change? How does feminist thought consider psychiatric treatment? Linda Gask, Msc, PhD, shares her thoughts in "Out of Her Mind".

How do Eastern religions, spirituality, and cultural psychiatry shape our understanding of mental health?

“Poets don’t have biographies. The work is their biography.”

Jessi Gold, MD, MS, writes about the emotional challenges of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through patient stories and her own reflections, she uncovers what happens when clinicians are asked to "feel."

What does Han Kang’s 2007 book reveal about psychiatric diagnoses and societal pressure?

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How should psychotherapy supervisors go about their supervision? Sharon Packer, MD, reviews Supervising Individual Psychotherapy (The Guide to “Good Enough”) and offers her insight into how the book can guide the future of psychotherapy supervision.

Can "healing" life trauma help improve bipolar disorder symptoms?

Awais Aftab, MD, shares more on his upcoming book.