Carolyn Roy-Bornstein M.D.

About

Carolyn Roy-Bornstein, MD, is a retired pediatrician and the writer-in-residence at a Family Medicine Residency program. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, JAMA, Poets & Writers, The Writer magazine, The Maine Review, and many other venues. She lives and writes in Maine and Massachusetts. Read more of her work here.

Books by Carolyn Roy-Bornstein M.D.

Recent Posts

I Hear You. I See You. I Feel You.

Effective communication requires self-knowledge, clarification of our values, and understanding others' points of view. All of this can be achieved through reflective writing.

Why This Depression Is Different

Symptoms of traumatic brain injury can sometimes overlap with depression. Sorting out which is which is important for diagnostic as well as therapeutic reasons.

These Are the Stories We Tell Ourselves

A Personal Perspective: Writing can help us re-frame negative happenings, gain sovereignty over our circumstances, and uncover meaning in adversity.

Diversify, Set Your Own Goals, and Listen to Your Heart

Youth athletes risk burnout from overtraining, early specialization and succumbing to external pressure. The new AAP guidelines for doctors and coaches hold lessons for us all.

Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?

Making our own reasons through reflective writing brings agency and a sense of crafting our own story to any experience.

Building Resilience One Paragraph at a Time

A reflective writing practice can help us process negative experiences and mine positive ones for inner resources we can bank for future use.

Positive Relationships in Adolescence Lead to Stronger Adult Mental Health

The protective effects of strong family bonds.

Parenting Through the Pandemic

Kids don't say, "I'm anxious." They say, "My stomach hurts."

The Benefits of Positive Early Family Relationships Later in Life

How family cohesion in adolescence promotes better mental health in adulthood.

Write Two Pages and Call Me in the Morning

If you could spend 15 minutes a day on an activity that would increase self-confidence, improve emotional well-being, and enhance physical health, what should it be?