Ancient Insights

Alcoholism

Yes, There Is an Art to Drinking Alcohol

Michael Fontaine Ph.D. on April 14, 2020

Is moderation, not abstinence, the better way to control drinking? A newly rediscovered book says it is.

Is moderation, not abstinence, the better way to control drinking? A newly rediscovered book says it is.

Bars are shut down all around the world, but that's a good thing. Here's why.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

We Are Not Born and Raised for Ourselves Alone

Michael Fontaine Ph.D. on March 12, 2020

Why are universities closing and class trips getting canceled? I'm young and healthy, so why can't I just do what I want?

Why are universities closing and class trips getting canceled? I'm young and healthy, so why can't I just do what I want?

Play

Did Psychosurgery Start Out as a Joke?

Michael Fontaine Ph.D. on February 20, 2020

The world's first psychosurgery was performed 500 years ago today. No one remembers it was all a joke.

The world's first psychosurgery was performed 500 years ago today. No one remembers it was all a joke.

Education

What Homer’s Odyssey Can Teach Us About Mentors and Sponsors

Michael Fontaine Ph.D. on January 31, 2020

What's the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? Skip the pop psychology books. The greatest story of all time tells you everything you need to know.

What's the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? Skip the pop psychology books. The greatest story of all time tells you everything you need to know.

Addiction

The Art of Battling Addiction

Michael Fontaine Ph.D. on January 16, 2020

This is what willpower looks like: 3 interpretations of an epic poem.

This is what willpower looks like: 3 interpretations of an epic poem.

Health

The Epic Battle for Mental Health and Inner Peace

Michael Fontaine Ph.D. on January 1, 2020

As the new year begins, meet the forgotten warrior women who can slay your inner demons and bring you peace.

As the new year begins, meet the forgotten warrior women who can slay your inner demons and bring you peace.

Psychiatry

Where Does Mental Illness Come From?

Michael Fontaine Ph.D. on December 11, 2019

It’s no accident that psychiatry resembles Greek mythology. Strange as it sounds, Greek mythology and psychiatry are tied at the hip.

It’s no accident that psychiatry resembles Greek mythology. Strange as it sounds, Greek mythology and psychiatry are tied at the hip.

Psychiatry

The Big Lie of Psychiatry

Michael Fontaine Ph.D. on November 26, 2019

David Rosenhan’s “pseudopatient study” shook psychiatry to its foundations. A new book suggests he pretty much made it all up.

David Rosenhan’s “pseudopatient study” shook psychiatry to its foundations. A new book suggests he pretty much made it all up.