Dr. Dan Gottlieb
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Are we hard-wired to care for others
March 26, 2012
New brain research suggests that humans have a hard-wired instinct to care for infants. In their weekly conversation, WHYY's Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss this research and what is suggests about caregiving behaviors in general. During the conver... More »
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Changing the way women experience "the change"
March 19, 2012
Menopause used to be a taboo topic - and women suffered through it silently. As the baby boomers come of age - they are taking a more open approach to this issue. In their weekly conversation, WHYY's Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb explore how candid conve... More »
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Do therapists function as 'marital combat ninjas'?
March 12, 2012
A marital combat ninja, a pilot guiding a helicopter through a storm — that's how marriage therapists describe their job, according to an article in the New York Times. What does good marriage therapy look like? And why is it so hard for the therapist? What should couples look for? More »
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Why ask "why me"?
February 27, 2012
When we're having a terrible day or when tragedy strikes, often, the first question that comes to mind is "why me?" More »
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Talking politics without fighting
February 20, 2012
Politics may well be the most taboo topic in social settings - even on President's Day. Bring it up, and you might soon find the conversation disintegrate into a shouting match. Or at least that's what we are afraid of. More »
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What does commitment mean in relationships?
February 13, 2012
What does it mean to be committed to your marriage? New research takes a look at what kind of commitment keeps couples together. More »
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New research shows personalities continue to change as we age
January 30, 2012
A program designed to boost cognition in older adults also made them more open to new experiences, according to new research. More »
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Beyond Martin Luther King day, giving back should be part of life
January 16, 2012
Research has shown that doing things for others is good for our mental health - and this Martin Luther King day - many people will devote their time to volunteering. More »
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Understanding the role and limits of compassion
January 9, 2012
A recent study in the journal "Science" claims that rats help each other - and even share goodies with their fellow rats. More »
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Source of inspiration for New Year's resolutions: What can the dying teach the living?
January 2, 2012
New Year's resolutions usually revolve around immediate goals. Lose weight, quit smoking, get more organized. More »
