Some might wonder why a psychiatrist would dare to comment on the current political climate and the unhealthy dialogue that is going on. The reality is that most people, including the patients that I have privilege to serve, are effected directly or indirectly by this climate. Many express a pervasive sense of unease, hopelessness, anxiety, fear, and lack of trust. My purpose here is not to delve into root causes of our current political problems, but rather to give some hints of some psychological tactics that I have found useful in alleviating my own uncomfortable feelings. Since personal...

By the time we are adults the condition we call ADHD in children morphs into a particular style of living and relating that the term itself does not imply at all. What was formerly a childhood lack of attention, distractibility and poor impulse control can manifest as emotionality, anger, and a restlessness impatience as an adult. Based on one’s life experience, circumstances of living, socioeconomic status, and gender, these could pose either opportunities for growth or severe barriers to personal advancement.

Within marriages and relationships, most of these characteri...