Grand Rounds

Media

Is It Justifiable to Feel Calm After Watching "Justified"?

Steven Schlozman M.D. on August 4, 2023

We all owe it to ourselves to watch the original show, and ask: Why is this so special?

Relationships

4 Characteristics of a Feel-Good Film

Steven Schlozman M.D. on December 15, 2022

Lots of movies make us feel good, but it's striking how rarely we agree. How do we even define a "feel-good" film?

Media

Why Are More Kids Watching Horror Films?

Steven Schlozman M.D. on November 26, 2022

I've noticed an increase in the number of kids turning to horror films for solace and understanding. Is this a warning? What does this tell us about their fears?

Health

Fundamental Changes Are Needed in Mental Health Care

Steven Schlozman M.D. on July 30, 2021

Despite recent headlines, the crisis in mental health care is not new. It's been with us for decades. But what can we do to make things better?

Anxiety

A Prescription for Unity? Check Out an Old Western

Steven Schlozman M.D. on January 20, 2021

Squint your eyes. Look at the sunset. Let's tap into the good stuff that old Westerns have to offer. That's seems a good place to start our national healing.

Stress

The Oddly Poweful Role of Cliches During These Fraught Times

Steven Schlozman M.D. on August 20, 2020

Who would have thought that clichés held such promise during these uncertain times?

Politics

Watching "Mad Men" During the Pandemic

Steven Schlozman M.D. on May 24, 2020

"Mad Men" is getting me through this pandemic. Here's why.

Memory

Why We Care So Much When the Home Team Wins

Steven Schlozman M.D. on January 19, 2020

My Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl bound. Why does it matter (at all)?

Stress

Simple Ways We Can Cope In Our Nutty World

Steven Schlozman M.D. on March 1, 2018

With all of the awfulness, we forget straightforward ways to feel better.

Psychiatry

Influenza and Your Psyche

Steven Schlozman M.D. on February 2, 2018

The flu can attack your psyche with impressive virulence.

Psychiatry

Six Horror Films That Will Intrigue Psychiatrists

Steven Schlozman M.D. on October 30, 2017

Horror films don't always mix well with psychiatry. They can be stigmatizing and off-putting, but some films get it right. Here are six of those films for Halloween.