Reading Between the (Head)Lines

Relationships

The Danger of Manipulative Love-Bombing in a Relationship

Dale Archer M.D. on March 6, 2017

Think you've found your "soul mate" in a matter of weeks? You might be a victim of love bombing. Learn how to spot the warning signs, and how to recover fast and forever.

Think you've found your "soul mate" in a matter of weeks? You might be a victim of love bombing. Learn how to spot the warning signs, and how to recover fast and forever.

Narcissism

Remembering Jodi Arias: Poster Girl for Narcissism

Dale Archer M.D. on February 23, 2017

Jodi Arias reminds us we overuse the word “narcissist,” and this serious diagnosis should never be just a slur for people who’ve hurt us, or who we don’t like.

Jodi Arias reminds us we overuse the word “narcissist,” and this serious diagnosis should never be just a slur for people who’ve hurt us, or who we don’t like.

Bias

Declinism: Why You Think America is in Crisis

Dale Archer M.D. on February 18, 2017

Is America really on the brink of disaster? Studies show most people feel things are bad and getting worse. Declinism, based on cognitive bias, explains why.

Is America really on the brink of disaster? Studies show most people feel things are bad and getting worse. Declinism, based on cognitive bias, explains why.

Sleep

SHUTi: A New Insomnia Treatment Via the Internet

Dale Archer M.D. on February 10, 2017

SHUTi, a promising new Internet-based therapy for treating insomnia, is offering hope to people who can't find or afford a therapist, and don't want to take medication.

SHUTi, a promising new Internet-based therapy for treating insomnia, is offering hope to people who can't find or afford a therapist, and don't want to take medication.

Burnout

Life After Burnout

Dale Archer M.D. on February 1, 2017

What if you're way past stressed out, and on your way to burned out? I missed these early warning signs, but you don't have to!

What if you're way past stressed out, and on your way to burned out? I missed these early warning signs, but you don't have to!

Psychopharmacology

Less Medication, More Talk Therapy

Dale Archer M.D. on November 4, 2015

The U.S. is lagging way behind other nations in its treatment of the mentally ill.

The U.S. is lagging way behind other nations in its treatment of the mentally ill.

ADHD

ADHD "Symptoms" Are Advantages for the Entrepreneur

Dale Archer M.D. on August 6, 2015

For the entrepreneur, ADHD traits can be superpowers in disguise.

For the entrepreneur, ADHD traits can be superpowers in disguise.

Forgiveness

The Healing Power of Forgiveness

Dale Archer M.D. on June 26, 2015

The families of slain church members teach us a lesson in forgiveness.

The families of slain church members teach us a lesson in forgiveness.

Sociopathy

Francis Underwood: Classic Sociopath?

Dale Archer M.D. on June 19, 2015

An analysis of Francis Underwood from House of Cards.

An analysis of Francis Underwood from House of Cards.

Psychosis

James Holmes' Notebook

Dale Archer M.D. on June 1, 2015

Contents of James Holmes' notebook are released. Will they prove insanity?

Contents of James Holmes' notebook are released. Will they prove insanity?

Divorce

Divorce Via Facebook

Dale Archer M.D. on May 8, 2015

Divorce papers can now be served legally via Facebook in New York.

Divorce papers can now be served legally via Facebook in New York.

Loneliness

Loneliness And Death

Dale Archer M.D. on April 23, 2015

Loneliness may reduce life expectancy more than obesity or smoking.

Loneliness may reduce life expectancy more than obesity or smoking.

Depression

Andreas Lubitz Desperately Needed Help

Dale Archer M.D. on April 3, 2015

Germanwings' pilot Andreas Lubitz was depressed and needed help.

Germanwings' pilot Andreas Lubitz was depressed and needed help.

Bullying

Yik Yak

Dale Archer M.D. on March 12, 2015

Yik Yak: Dangerous new app for bullying or harmless gossip site?

Yik Yak: Dangerous new app for bullying or harmless gossip site?

Bullying

Dancing Man Found: Dance Like No One Is Watching

Dale Archer M.D. on March 8, 2015

#1 trending topic, #DancingManFound, proves there is still goodness in the world.

#1 trending topic, #DancingManFound, proves there is still goodness in the world.

Personality

Jodi Arias Wins

Dale Archer M.D. on March 5, 2015

After a deadlocked jury, for Jodi Arias the death penalty is now off the table.

After a deadlocked jury, for Jodi Arias the death penalty is now off the table.

Personality

Jodi Arias Update

Dale Archer M.D. on March 4, 2015

The Jodi Arias jury deliberations continue.

The Jodi Arias jury deliberations continue.

Deception

Brian Williams Misremembers

Dale Archer M.D. on February 13, 2015

Could America's most trusted news anchor be a pathological liar?

Could America's most trusted news anchor be a pathological liar?

Psychosis

James Holmes: A Psychiatric Analysis

Dale Archer M.D. on January 27, 2015

Is James Holmes a victim of insanity or a calculating killer?

Is James Holmes a victim of insanity or a calculating killer?

Suicide

Suicide and the Holidays

Dale Archer M.D. on December 24, 2014

Suicide rates spike during the holidays and other suicide myths.

Suicide rates spike during the holidays and other suicide myths.