Samantha Boardman M.D.

About

Samantha Boardman, M.D., is a New York-based positive psychiatrist, professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, and author of Everyday Vitality. She received a B.A. from Harvard University, an M.D. from Cornell University Medical College, completed a four-year residency program in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, and earned an additional Master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the founder of PositivePrescription.com, sharing practical and achievable strategies for life-enhancement and resilience-building, and offering her take on why they matter. Additionally, her work has been featured in Translational Neuroscience, Nature Reviews Neuroscience, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. She is a frequent contributor to Psychology Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Thrive Global, and a guest on the Today Show and Good Day New York.

Books by Samantha Boardman M.D.

Recent Posts

Forget Work-Life Balance

Instead of trying in vain to cram more tasks into each day and get more done, perhaps making better use of the limited time that we have is a better strategy.

The Antidote to Playing the Victim

In the same way that focusing on health rather than disease can make us feel better, paying attention to strengths rather than fragility can help us grow.

Forget Bed Rotting—There's a Better Way to Recharge

Rest is an elusive concept. Does it refer to the mind, the body, or both? Put simply, what does it really mean to take it easy?

An Antidote for Overthinking

Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to identify and challenge faulty habitual thinking patterns, known as cognitive distortions.

The Difference Between Feeling Anxious and Anxiety Disorders

Feeling anxious at a given point in time about something stressful going on in your life does not mean you have an anxiety disorder.

7 Habits That Could Cut the Risk of Depression in Half

A healthy lifestyle can prevent depression, even in those who had a genetic predisposition.

How to Apologize and Why It Matters

Although, an apology cannot right a wrong, it can begin the process towards reconciliation.

Take Control of the Story You Tell About Yourself

People who recognize their triumphs and challenges tend to have a stronger sense of identity and report greater meaning, life satisfaction, and purpose.

There Is No Blueprint for Grief

There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Bereavement is no place for finger-wagging or “shoulds.”

The Benefits of Diversifying Your Social Portfolio

Mounting evidence shows that tending to our friendships matters as much to our health as going to bed early and eating well.