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Interview on TalkTV About Serotonin Theory of Depression

Published on: July 27, 2022 Author: Jonathan Raskin

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.

Humanistic Psychology Post-Pandemic

Published on: April 13, 2021 Author: Jonathan Raskin

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.

Can Humanistic Psychology Heal the World?

Published on: October 13, 2020 Author: Jonathan Raskin

Dr. Raskin’s first column as 2020-21 president of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (Division 32 of the American Psychological Association) is available online. It is entitled “Can Humanistic Psychology Heal the World?” Click here to check it out.

Raskin Begins Term as President of Society for Humanistic Psychology

Published on: August 30, 2020 Author: Jonathan Raskin

In August 2020, I began my term as president of the American Psychological Association‘s Society for Humanistic Psychology (Division 32). I will serve as president through August 2021 and then serve as past-president from 2021 to 2022. Here’s a little more about the Society for Humanistic Psychology: The society represents a constellation of “humanistic psychologies” that… Continue reading →

Division 32 President-Elect Column: “Acknowledging our Own Hostility”

Published on: March 31, 2020 Author: Jonathan Raskin

Dr. Raskin’s president-elect column in the March 2020 newsletter of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (Division 32 of the American Psychological Association) is available online. It is entitled “Acknowledging our Own Hostility.” Click here to check it out.

Raskin Elected President of Society for Humanistic Psychology

Published on: August 13, 2019 Author: Jonathan Raskin

I have been elected as president of the American Psychological Association‘s Society for Humanistic Psychology (Division 32). I will serve as president-elect during 2019-2020, president during 2020-2021, and past-president during 2021-2022. According to the Society for Humanistic Psychology website: The society represents a constellation of “humanistic psychologies” that includes the earlier Rogerian, transpersonal and existential orientations as… Continue reading →

Podcast: Constructing Alternatives to the DSM

Published on: April 18, 2019 Author: Jonathan Raskin

On MIA Radio, MIA’s Jessica Janze interviewed Dr. Jonathan Raskin, in the Department of Psychology at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where he serves as department chair and teaches classes in psychology and counselor education. He recently authored a textbook titled Abnormal Psychology: Contrasting Perspectives. Dr. Raskin describes a recent article he wrote… Continue reading →

Social Benefits of Learning to Read Body Language

Published on: June 5, 2016 Author: Jonathan Raskin

I’m quoted in this article on the social benefits of learning to read body language, which appeared in Inc.com.

Future of Mental Health Interview

Published on: March 16, 2016 Author: Jonathan Raskin

Check out Eric Maisel’s interview with me in Psychology Today about constructivism and ethical meaning-making. It is part of Eric’s blog series on the future of mental health.

My Future of Mental Health Interview

Published on: February 23, 2015 Author: Jonathan Raskin

The Future of Mental Health virtual conference starts today, February 23, 2015. It’s free and runs all week. Video interviews with 15 great experts from around the world, including me! The Future of Mental Health with Dr. Eric Maisel + 15 Experts / February 23-27, 2015 There isn’t just one way to think about mental… Continue reading →