Dr. Dan Gottlieb
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33 years after accident, psychologist reflects on half a life spent in wheel chair
December 17, 2012
33 years ago this week, WHYY radio host and psychologist Dan Gottlieb was in a car accident and was paralyzed from the neck down as a result. In his weekly conversation with WHYY mental health reporter Maiken Scott, he reflects on memory, and how we define ourselves and our lives. More »
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Film explores AA founder's life, and the group's lasting legacy
December 10, 2012
"Bill W." — a documentary about the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous is coming to Philadelphia this week. "Bill W." tells the story of William G. Wilson, a man included in TIME Magazine's "100 Persons of the 20th Century." More »
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What are sex surrogates?
December 3, 2012
The independent film "The Sessions" starring John Hawkes and Helen Hunt is bringing a lot of attention to the issue of "sex surrogates" therapists who help clients overcome issues around intimacy. In their weekly conversation, WHYY Behavioral health reporter Maiken Scott and Dan... More »
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Genetic test helps explain why anti-depressants work only for some
November 23, 2012
Choosing a medication to treat mental illness can be a gamble. Some patients don't respond at all. Others see marked improvement. More »
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The connection between caring and being grateful
November 19, 2012
This Thursday marks Thanksgiving - a day dedicated to spending time with friends and family, and to gratitude.Psychologist Dan Gottlieb has been thinking a lot about gratitude lately, and its relationship to caring. He spoke with WHYY's Behavioral Health reporter, Maiken Scott. More »
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Cyberbullying common among adult workers, study finds
November 12, 2012
Cyberbullying is as common in the workplace as 'conventional' bullying. This is according to new research by occupational psychologists. More »
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More men are becoming caregivers, need resources
November 5, 2012
Thirty percent of Americans are caregivers for a loved one - and men make up a growing percentage of that group. According to new research from Pew, 45 percent of caregivers are men. In their weekly conversation, WHYY's Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott and Dan Gottlieb discuss what this... More »
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Why we love being in love
October 22, 2012
How many times have you heard a person say "I love my partner, but I am not 'in love' with them." What do people mean when they say that? What does it mean for the future of a relationship? More »
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Lawmakers want to ban "conversion therapy" for minors - what's a therapist's take?
October 15, 2012
New Jersey Assemblyman Tim Eustace plans to introduce legislation that would ban a controversial practice known as "conversion or reparative therapy" for minors. This approach is aimed at changing people's sexual orientation from being gay to being straight. Pennsylvania State Represe... More »
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Neighborhood impacts mental health, well-being, study finds
October 8, 2012
Nearly 9 million Americans live in extreme-poverty neighborhoods, places that also tend to be crime-ridden and dangerous. A new study offers new insights into the effects that living in such neighborhoods has on people's well-being. More »
