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The Theater of the Brain

The play of consciousness.

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Personas: Cast of Characters in the Play of Consciousness

Robert Berezin M.D. on July 26, 2019

Our conscious brain is what we use to perceive and manage our existence. A play starring ourselves and the other people we encounter through life.

Our conscious brain is what we use to perceive and manage our existence. A play starring ourselves and the other people we encounter through life.

Attention
On Consciousness

Robert Berezin M.D. on April 5, 2019

Consciousness is a brain-generated neurologic illusion. It encompasses the entire scope of the human narrative.

Consciousness is a brain-generated neurologic illusion. It encompasses the entire scope of the human narrative.

Depression
Why We Love Sad Music

Robert Berezin M.D. on November 28, 2018

As an experiment, my son and I posted the following query on Facebook: ”Looking for the sad song you love to listen to when you're down."

As an experiment, my son and I posted the following query on Facebook: ”Looking for the sad song you love to listen to when you're down."

Psychiatry
How Our Genomes Shape Psychiatric Symptoms

Robert Berezin M.D. on November 9, 2018

Understanding the role that genetic temperament plays in how specific psychiatric symptoms are created.

Understanding the role that genetic temperament plays in how specific psychiatric symptoms are created.

Psychiatry
A Hit Documentary Exposes Psychiatry's Past Failures

Robert Berezin M.D. on September 19, 2018

The documentary Three Identical Strangers takes us from fun and frothy to a surprising left turn about the evils of human experimentation.

The documentary Three Identical Strangers takes us from fun and frothy to a surprising left turn about the evils of human experimentation.

Trauma
The Real Story of PTSD

Robert Berezin M.D. on August 20, 2018

Trauma and its effects are built into the basic way the brain operates. Traumatic effects are universal.

Trauma and its effects are built into the basic way the brain operates. Traumatic effects are universal.

Suicide
A Psychiatrist’s Elegy for Anthony Bourdain

Robert Berezin M.D. on June 13, 2018

His suicide seemed outside the realm of possibility. But maybe not. The secret is that character always plays true.

His suicide seemed outside the realm of possibility. But maybe not. The secret is that character always plays true.

Psychiatry
Frightening Episodes of Child Abuse

Robert Berezin M.D. on February 6, 2018

I was thinking about the torture parents, David and Louise Turpin and their thirteen children, and Larry Nassar, the pedophile doctor who preyed on hundreds of innocent girls.

I was thinking about the torture parents, David and Louise Turpin and their thirteen children, and Larry Nassar, the pedophile doctor who preyed on hundreds of innocent girls.

Attention
Postscript to the ‘Dylan Farrow' Blog

Robert Berezin M.D. on February 6, 2018

In the light of the cultural changes that have happened recently Woody Allen's abuse of his daughter has gotten new attention.

In the light of the cultural changes that have happened recently Woody Allen's abuse of his daughter has gotten new attention.

Trauma
Dickens' "Christmas Carol"

Robert Berezin M.D. on December 23, 2017

Charles Dickens, in " A Christmas Carol", taught us all we need to know about character formation, the effects of trauma, and the healing process of mourning.

Charles Dickens, in " A Christmas Carol", taught us all we need to know about character formation, the effects of trauma, and the healing process of mourning.

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Psychotherapy Is THE Biological Treatment

Robert Berezin M.D. on December 7, 2017

Psychiatric problems come purely from traumatic adaptations as digested by our temperament. Psychotherapy deactivates problematic brain mappings and activates healthier ones.

Psychiatric problems come purely from traumatic adaptations as digested by our temperament. Psychotherapy deactivates problematic brain mappings and activates healthier ones.

Psychiatry
Somatic Psychiatry in the Spotlight

Robert Berezin M.D. on November 1, 2017

Somatic psychiatry has taken over psychiatry. The fundamental and incorrect premise of somatic psychiatry is that the source of psychiatric problems come from defects in the brain.

Somatic psychiatry has taken over psychiatry. The fundamental and incorrect premise of somatic psychiatry is that the source of psychiatric problems come from defects in the brain.

Psychiatry
The Salvation of Psychiatry

Robert Berezin M.D. on September 17, 2017

Psychiatry should be grounded in that quest for truth. It has, however, lost its way.The Psychotherapy of Character is precisely this unified field theory for psychiatry

Psychiatry should be grounded in that quest for truth. It has, however, lost its way.The Psychotherapy of Character is precisely this unified field theory for psychiatry

Psychiatry
A New Paradigm for Psychiatry

Robert Berezin M.D. on February 26, 2017

The UN has put out a call for a new paradigm for psychiatry, “that could replace the failed medical model that dominates mental health today.”

The UN has put out a call for a new paradigm for psychiatry, “that could replace the failed medical model that dominates mental health today.”

Laughter
The Goose

Robert Berezin M.D. on December 29, 2016

In every one of us, even in a tranquil little mother goose village, there is the human story, and human pain.

In every one of us, even in a tranquil little mother goose village, there is the human story, and human pain.

ADHD
Enough Is Enough Series Part 5: ADHD Is Exposed

Robert Berezin M.D. on September 16, 2016

Children must be raised with boundaries and love. To provide the best holding environment for our children has to be our parental imperative. Regarding ADHD, we have lost our way.

Children must be raised with boundaries and love. To provide the best holding environment for our children has to be our parental imperative. Regarding ADHD, we have lost our way.

Psychiatry
The Real Narrative of Life

Robert Berezin M.D. on August 31, 2016

Every story is unique. But the path always leads back to one’s Authentic Being. Love is the sustenance, and authenticity is the fountain of our aliveness.

Every story is unique. But the path always leads back to one’s Authentic Being. Love is the sustenance, and authenticity is the fountain of our aliveness.