The Dialectic of Age and Ageism in Our Presidential Race

Psychiatry & Society

H. Steven Moffic, MD, discusses wisdom and the characteristics of being wise that might be relevant for the upcoming presidential election.

Dr Moffic 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 Psychiatric Times®.