During a recent discussion of narcissism on the TV program “The View,” Rosie O’Donnell was told that the condition is “a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of self and their own importance and a deep need for admiration.” She replied, “That’s every celebrity I … [Read more...] about Greed as a Mental-Health Disorder
Depth Psychology
The Core of Being
We obviously become happier and more peaceful as we grow in wisdom and moral sensibility. How is the educational system helping people to do this? Some of the smartest educators say that they don’t know how to do it, even as a growing percentage of students show signs of … [Read more...] about The Core of Being
The Folly of Modern Psychology
Civilization is collapsing in the Middle East. Accord between Russia and the West is in shambles. Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Europe. Political and social dissension runs high in America. Totalitarians in China tighten their grip. This dissension, disorder, oppression, and … [Read more...] about The Folly of Modern Psychology
The Scoop on Intimate Partner Abuse
The problem of intimate partner abuse has received wide attention following incidents involving National Football League players. Yet media discussions of the subject tend to deal with superficial considerations. Little is being said about the deeper psychological issues that … [Read more...] about The Scoop on Intimate Partner Abuse
Tormented Mothers, Endangered Babies
Thousands of mothers are plagued on a daily basis by intrusive thoughts in which they imagine or see themselves doing harm to their children. The problem was highlighted this month in two articles (here and here) that appeared in The New York Times. In these thoughts or mental … [Read more...] about Tormented Mothers, Endangered Babies