Social Responsibility in Difficult Times
The evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of vaccines is incredibly strong (1). In addition, nearly 60% of the US population (2) is fully vaccinated and there has been no…
Strategies for Maintaining Family Harmony During the Holidays (and beyond)
All too often we fall into the trap of believing that we are right, that our opinions and beliefs are “indisputable facts,” and that those who disagree are at best…
A little humility, please
We think we know way more than we actually do. This is the theme of several books I have recently read. The idea that we know what motivates people, know…
The Pandemic that Does Not End
The new school year is upon us just as the spread of the Delta variant and increased Covid-19 rates are hitting alarming highs. While the past year and a half…
Social Prescriptions to Improve Mental Health
The prescriptions listed below are drawn from Johann Hari’s work. However, Hari’s ideas have a wide range of precursors. In considering these “social prescriptions” it is important to keep in…