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Papers by Steven Moffic
While we still have our good mornings—whether in Vietnam or elsewhere—we must forever say good ni... more While we still have our good mornings—whether in Vietnam or elsewhere—we must forever say good night to Robin Williams and to thank him for all the good times.
The stories of two psychiatrists who died recently—one who passed away gently at the end of a lon... more The stories of two psychiatrists who died recently—one who passed away gently at the end of a long life; the other died violently, much too soon.
A month ago, we opened a poll about the Goldwater Rule and its controversy regarding the mental s... more A month ago, we opened a poll about the Goldwater Rule and its controversy regarding the mental status of President Donald Trump. Here's what we found.
Recently, there were two reports about concerns over changes in terminology in our field. So, wha... more Recently, there were two reports about concerns over changes in terminology in our field. So, what's in a name?
The glass of well-being among physicians may be half empty, but there is room and hope to fill it... more The glass of well-being among physicians may be half empty, but there is room and hope to fill it again. Perhaps psychiatrists are the missing ingredient?
Some serendipitous occurrences made me wonder (even as a rational psychiatrist) whether something... more Some serendipitous occurrences made me wonder (even as a rational psychiatrist) whether something spooky and supernatural had been transmitted to me by the shaman who conducted a "Mother Earth" ceremony. Here's what happened.
As we approach the end of the year, our collection of eulogies remind us of life's fragile na... more As we approach the end of the year, our collection of eulogies remind us of life's fragile nature.
In our current age of increasingly biological psychiatry, psychiatrists seem to be paying less an... more In our current age of increasingly biological psychiatry, psychiatrists seem to be paying less and less attention to the humanities, even as internists and surgeons are paying more attention.
The public has questioned the wisdom of a judge to release a psychiatric inpatient, but not just ... more The public has questioned the wisdom of a judge to release a psychiatric inpatient, but not just any patient. Enter our metaphoric haunted house at your own risk.
More than 50 years have passed since One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was published, and almost 40... more More than 50 years have passed since One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was published, and almost 40 years since the movie was released, but the issues seem as relevant today as they were back then. If you haven’t seen the film or have forgotten what you saw, see it again as soon as you can. Here's why.
In fighting Ebola in West Africa, healthcare givers have knowingly put their own lives at risk. I... more In fighting Ebola in West Africa, healthcare givers have knowingly put their own lives at risk. If that isn't following the medical ethics principle of putting the patient first, what is?
In the spirit of Freud’s recommendation to free associate in psychoanalysis, perhaps we can be in... more In the spirit of Freud’s recommendation to free associate in psychoanalysis, perhaps we can be inspired to do whatever we can for freedom, human dignity, and the future of children.
In recent years, health care insurance companies (and the businesses that use them) have begun to... more In recent years, health care insurance companies (and the businesses that use them) have begun to invest in mindfulness research and programs What has happened to explain this development?
It is easy to claim the presumed high ethical ground when one is not involved in the real life si... more It is easy to claim the presumed high ethical ground when one is not involved in the real life situation at hand. It is also easy to project and proclaim strong positions in order to cover our own inadequacies and anxiety.
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” That quoted phrase, so popular in America for at least a c... more “A picture is worth a thousand words.” That quoted phrase, so popular in America for at least a century, has almost become a cliche. Its origin is unclear but seems to stem from the effectiveness of graphics in advertising. It has since come to be applied to any artistic image that can convey something of importance much more quickly than words can, and sometimes convey some things non-verbally that cannot even be expressed in an infinite number of words. Moreover, since art can have healing aspects, as in art therapy, and Islamophobia has been so refractory to being “cured,” art, as presented in the images displayed, may have a place in its treatment.
Academic Psychiatry, Jun 1, 1982
Clinical psychiatry news, May 1, 2009
Psychiatric Services, Mar 1, 1987
While we still have our good mornings—whether in Vietnam or elsewhere—we must forever say good ni... more While we still have our good mornings—whether in Vietnam or elsewhere—we must forever say good night to Robin Williams and to thank him for all the good times.
The stories of two psychiatrists who died recently—one who passed away gently at the end of a lon... more The stories of two psychiatrists who died recently—one who passed away gently at the end of a long life; the other died violently, much too soon.
A month ago, we opened a poll about the Goldwater Rule and its controversy regarding the mental s... more A month ago, we opened a poll about the Goldwater Rule and its controversy regarding the mental status of President Donald Trump. Here's what we found.
Recently, there were two reports about concerns over changes in terminology in our field. So, wha... more Recently, there were two reports about concerns over changes in terminology in our field. So, what's in a name?
The glass of well-being among physicians may be half empty, but there is room and hope to fill it... more The glass of well-being among physicians may be half empty, but there is room and hope to fill it again. Perhaps psychiatrists are the missing ingredient?
Some serendipitous occurrences made me wonder (even as a rational psychiatrist) whether something... more Some serendipitous occurrences made me wonder (even as a rational psychiatrist) whether something spooky and supernatural had been transmitted to me by the shaman who conducted a "Mother Earth" ceremony. Here's what happened.
As we approach the end of the year, our collection of eulogies remind us of life's fragile na... more As we approach the end of the year, our collection of eulogies remind us of life's fragile nature.
In our current age of increasingly biological psychiatry, psychiatrists seem to be paying less an... more In our current age of increasingly biological psychiatry, psychiatrists seem to be paying less and less attention to the humanities, even as internists and surgeons are paying more attention.
The public has questioned the wisdom of a judge to release a psychiatric inpatient, but not just ... more The public has questioned the wisdom of a judge to release a psychiatric inpatient, but not just any patient. Enter our metaphoric haunted house at your own risk.
More than 50 years have passed since One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was published, and almost 40... more More than 50 years have passed since One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was published, and almost 40 years since the movie was released, but the issues seem as relevant today as they were back then. If you haven’t seen the film or have forgotten what you saw, see it again as soon as you can. Here's why.
In fighting Ebola in West Africa, healthcare givers have knowingly put their own lives at risk. I... more In fighting Ebola in West Africa, healthcare givers have knowingly put their own lives at risk. If that isn't following the medical ethics principle of putting the patient first, what is?
In the spirit of Freud’s recommendation to free associate in psychoanalysis, perhaps we can be in... more In the spirit of Freud’s recommendation to free associate in psychoanalysis, perhaps we can be inspired to do whatever we can for freedom, human dignity, and the future of children.
In recent years, health care insurance companies (and the businesses that use them) have begun to... more In recent years, health care insurance companies (and the businesses that use them) have begun to invest in mindfulness research and programs What has happened to explain this development?
It is easy to claim the presumed high ethical ground when one is not involved in the real life si... more It is easy to claim the presumed high ethical ground when one is not involved in the real life situation at hand. It is also easy to project and proclaim strong positions in order to cover our own inadequacies and anxiety.
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” That quoted phrase, so popular in America for at least a c... more “A picture is worth a thousand words.” That quoted phrase, so popular in America for at least a century, has almost become a cliche. Its origin is unclear but seems to stem from the effectiveness of graphics in advertising. It has since come to be applied to any artistic image that can convey something of importance much more quickly than words can, and sometimes convey some things non-verbally that cannot even be expressed in an infinite number of words. Moreover, since art can have healing aspects, as in art therapy, and Islamophobia has been so refractory to being “cured,” art, as presented in the images displayed, may have a place in its treatment.
Academic Psychiatry, Jun 1, 1982
Clinical psychiatry news, May 1, 2009
Psychiatric Services, Mar 1, 1987