Interview on TalkTV About Serotonin Theory of Depression
I appeared on British TV on July 23, 2022 to discuss a new study that says research doesn’t support the serotonin theory of depression.
Posts by Jonathan Raskin
Maladaptive Daydreaming: Is It a Mental Disorder?
Check out my Psychology Today blog post on whether “maladaptive daydreaming” should be considered a mental disorder.
Presidential Address Published
My Society for Humanistic Psychology (SHP) presidential address has been published in The Humanistic Psychologist as an advance online publication. SHP is Division 32 of the American Psychological Association. If you don’t have access to The Humanistic Psychologist, a preprint is available here. Citation Raskin, J. D. (2022). Using context-centered and person-centered therapies to unite a divided nation.… Continue reading
2021 APA Virtual Convention Presentations
I’m participating in two presentations at this week’s virtual APA convention. Society for Humanistic Psychology Presidential Address: Using Humanistic Psychology to Unite a Divided Nation APA Collaborative Program: Moving Beyond the DSM-5? Leading Experts Outline and Discuss Cutting-Edge Alternatives Live Q&A sessions will be held in the Society for Humanistic Psychology virtual hospitality suite on Saturday,… Continue reading
Primer on Alternatives to the DSM Appears in Print
My primer on alternatives to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (co-authored with MS in mental health counseling alum Gabrielle Phillips) has been published in the April 2021 issue of Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Full reference and link to the article: Phillips, G., & Raskin, J. D. (2021). A primer for clinicians on… Continue reading
Why Do So Many Therapists Not Return Client Calls?
Some therapists don’t return calls from prospective clients. This is not just unprofessional, it’s also unethical. Read about it in my latest Psychology Today blog post.
Humanistic Psychology Post-Pandemic
My final Society for Humanistic Psychology presidential column examines how we can use humanistic psychology principles and practices to move forward together after the pandemic. Check it out here.
Blog Post: Scapegoating the Mentally Ill Won’t Stop Gun Violence
My latest blog post addresses the horrific mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, which have reignited debate over gun laws. Some argue that the problem of gun violence is mostly attributable to mental illness, not access to guns. However, research debunks the presumed link between mass shootings and mental illness, while also showing that access… Continue reading
Video: “COVID-19: Trauma and Coping”
My presentation at the “Without Limits” faculty panel explored using context-centered theory to help people cope with the coronavirus pandemic. The panel was sponsored by the SUNY New Paltz College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. My talk was based on the following co-authored paper: Raskin, J. D., & Efran, J. S. (2021). The coronavirus in context: Guidance… Continue reading
Blog Post: Understanding Gender, Sex, and Gender Identity
In response to recent news events, my latest Psychology Today blog post examines gender, sex, and gender identity. Understanding Gender, Sex, and Gender Identity US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene hung a sign in the Capitol saying there are only two genders. Psychologists disagree. Here’s why.