The Intelligent Divorce

What can be done to help young people and their families?

Coronavirus Disease 2019

How to Manage the Psychological Effects of Quarantine

Mark Banschick M.D. on March 20, 2020

How quarantine affects people—and what we can do to cope.

How quarantine affects people—and what we can do to cope.

With the economy in trouble, the "failure to launch" problem may worsen.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The Social Consequences of Coronavirus

Mark Banschick M.D. on March 12, 2020

What are the social consequences of the coronavirus problem?

What are the social consequences of the coronavirus problem?

Trauma

Intimate Partner Violence

Mark Banschick M.D. on February 7, 2020

Working with abuse victims can trigger therapists as well. It is important to stay centered, which is much easier said than done.

Working with abuse victims can trigger therapists as well. It is important to stay centered, which is much easier said than done.

Trauma

10 Ways to Heal from Childhood Trauma

Mark Banschick M.D. on January 26, 2020

Childhood trauma affects us as adults: You were hurt when you were young, and it continues to haunt your life. Here are 10 lifesaving steps.

Childhood trauma affects us as adults: You were hurt when you were young, and it continues to haunt your life. Here are 10 lifesaving steps.

ADHD

"Uncut Gems" and Malignant ADHD

Mark Banschick M.D. on January 20, 2020

A frenetic, impulse-driven life is sometimes treatable, but it's best treated early. The movie "Uncut Gems" starring Adam Sandler gives us a brilliant portrayal of ADHD in adulthood.

A frenetic, impulse-driven life is sometimes treatable, but it's best treated early. The movie "Uncut Gems" starring Adam Sandler gives us a brilliant portrayal of ADHD in adulthood.

Divorce

When Therapists Need to Testify

Mark Banschick M.D. on January 10, 2020

What do you do if you are asked to testify?

What do you do if you are asked to testify?

Personality

The Borderline Mother: An Internal View

Mark Banschick M.D. on December 29, 2019

Borderline Personality Disorder is upsetting. Have compassion, and make sure to get the right help.

Borderline Personality Disorder is upsetting. Have compassion, and make sure to get the right help.

Asperger's Syndrome

Stop Infantilizing Greta Thunberg With Claims of 'Abuse'

Mark Banschick M.D. on September 25, 2019

Pundits have alleged that Greta Thunberg is the victim of "abuse" by her parents and activists. This is paternalism masquerading as concern.

Pundits have alleged that Greta Thunberg is the victim of "abuse" by her parents and activists. This is paternalism masquerading as concern.

Trauma

Can Tattoos Heal?

Mark Banschick M.D. on July 7, 2019

Can tattoos provide a vehicle for healing? Paul Booth is a master at his craft. Hear what he has to say.

Can tattoos provide a vehicle for healing? Paul Booth is a master at his craft. Hear what he has to say.

Jon Snow - Adoption as a gift.

Divorce

When Friends Divorce

Mark Banschick M.D. on May 16, 2019

Divorce can be frustrating for everyone involved. Here's how you can help when someone close to you is going through a difficult divorce.

Divorce can be frustrating for everyone involved. Here's how you can help when someone close to you is going through a difficult divorce.

Relationships

Can Love Last?

Mark Banschick M.D. on February 7, 2019

Regret eats away at you. Bitterness poisons you. And time slips away. Consider ways to leave it all behind.

Regret eats away at you. Bitterness poisons you. And time slips away. Consider ways to leave it all behind.

Seven ways to react when the stock market falls.

Infidelity

Caught Cheating - Now What?

Mark Banschick M.D. on September 26, 2018

Four ways couples can deal with betrayal.

Four ways couples can deal with betrayal.

Sex

Is Too Much Sex Possible?

Mark Banschick M.D. on June 26, 2018

Erotic desire fuels great relationships, but can sometimes do harm. Here's how to tell the difference.

Erotic desire fuels great relationships, but can sometimes do harm. Here's how to tell the difference.

Divorce

Narcissistic Ex

Mark Banschick M.D. on March 13, 2018

Are you dealing with an impossible or narcissistic ex? Consider ways to make a real difference.

Are you dealing with an impossible or narcissistic ex? Consider ways to make a real difference.

Sex

Parents, Cyber-Sex, and Children

Mark Banschick M.D. on February 12, 2018

Cyber-sex isn't going away, and children are naturally curious about their parents. Something has to give, and sadly, it can be a child's innocence.

Cyber-sex isn't going away, and children are naturally curious about their parents. Something has to give, and sadly, it can be a child's innocence.

Aging

How Young Are You?

Mark Banschick M.D. on January 18, 2018

What if you could convince your body that you are younger than you actually are? It may be worth trying.

What if you could convince your body that you are younger than you actually are? It may be worth trying.