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Traditional economists often assert the stock market to be “efficient,” meaning prices accurately reflect value. Theoretically, this makes sense because most people will not buy something if the price is higher than they think it is worth. Underlying this view is the assumption that all information relevant to stock prices
Bruce Willis’s family recently revealed that he had been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia (FTD). Many people were unfamiliar with this diagnosis and did not realize that dementia could start at such a young age. In fact, Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia accounts for 10-20% of all dementia cases and is less
“During times of prosperity, be joyful, and in times of misfortune, know that the source is the same.” -Ecclesiastes chapter 7, verse 14 Perhaps one of the last few remaining taboo topics is recognizing the universal distress we adult children experience watching our parents succumb to the rigors of aging. Despite having nearly four decades of
I began writing my new blog, focusing on recent developments in social media. It was all planned out. I was going to discuss the value of apps like Instacart, Venmo, Doordash, and Instagram. These apps facilitate communication, improve efficiency, access rapid information, and provide on-demand entertainment. I was also planning
I was a little surprised recently when a close friend—and then a few days later a patient—asked me what I meant when I said they seemed to be suffering from the stressors of being in the sandwich generation. Not only am I very aware of my own experience of being
Men and boys are struggling. For all the talk of “toxic masculinity,” men and boys are losing ground and straining to find meaning in their lives. As the world has changed and women have increasingly found ways to advance, men and boys have lagged behind and have not adjusted well
“Truly perfect is becoming friendly with your imperfections on the way to doing something remarkable”- Seth Godin Many of us strive for perfection in our lives. In fact, perfectionism is often seen as a comfort, like having the perfect job, perfect partner, perfect children, perfect house, or finding the perfect
Mindfulness. We hear this term bandied about a lot. But what does it really mean, and how does it help us? There are many definitions of mindfulness, from being in the moment to focusing on the what is and not the what if. We will explore this term and ways
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Almost everywhere you look these days, there are reminders of times gone by. Streaming services regularly release reboots of long-ago stories, such as NBC’s Quantum Leap and Netflix’s Cobra Kai. Retailers are advertising scrunchies, tracksuits, and 90’s jeans. Songs like “Eye of the Tiger” and “Take On Me” are trending
Certainly, the majority of adolescents and adults have heard the term ADHD and most have at least a basic understanding of the meaning of this acronym, which means Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Yet ADHD, which is a neurodevelopmental disorder, is often mischaracterized as a simple problem with one’s ability to pay
For those of you who may not know me, I am a psychologist whose work specializes in the treatment of sexual and relationship difficulties. Much of my work as a sex and relationship therapist involves working with both couples and individuals. In the last 35+ years of psychotherapy, I have
Do the following statements sound familiar? I’m afraid people important to me may find out that I’m not as capable as they think I am. I feel my success has been due to some kind of luck. I often compare my ability to those around me and think they may
