Dr. Dan Gottlieb
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Why do boys talk less about their problems?
September 19, 2011
For years, psychologists have insisted that boys don't talk about problems as much as girls because they are embarrassed, or are worried about appearing weak, or being ridiculed. More »
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End of summer regrets
September 12, 2011
So - what did you do this summer? Maybe, the question should be "what did you NOT do this summer?" More »
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Coping with difficult anniversaries
September 5, 2011
The tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks is emotionally difficult and it brings back painful memories. In their weekly conversation, WHYY's Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss how to cope with difficult anniversaries. Join Maiken Sco... More »
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"Supermoms" suffer more than admittedly imperfect peers
August 29, 2011
Many moms have a tough time balancing their roles at home and at work and feel exhausted by the many demands. More »
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You say faith makes us happy - but what is it?
August 22, 2011
How do faith and religious beliefs impact people's outlook on life and their overall happiness? Last week WHYY's behavioral health reporter Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discussed new research on this topic. They got many responses from people who are atheists and felt that ... More »
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What's the role of religion and faith in therapy?
August 15, 2011
New research suggests that faith and religion influence people's outlook on life and their mental health. As a result, the study's author David H. Rosmarin of McLean Hospital says faith and religion should play a role in therapy. In their weekly conversation, WHYY's Behavioral Health... More »
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When is silence golden?
August 8, 2011
"I want you to be honest with me." It's a line spouses, friends, family members say to each other all the time. Do they mean it? When people observe worrisome behavior in their loved ones and friends, they are often torn. Should they bring it up, or leave things alone? In their weekl... More »
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Obesity in kids: it's not all about diet and exercise
August 1, 2011
One in three American kids is overweight or obese. Obesity is especially common among poor children. Experts are looking at this issue from many different perspectives. More »
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Reading emotions in(to) emails
July 25, 2011
Do you get annoyed at your co-worker's endless use of "smiley faces" or emoticons in emails? More »
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Parting ways without splitting headaches
July 18, 2011
An ugly divorce can be emotionally and financially devastating, with partners who once pledged to love and honor each other fighting tooth and nail over every aspect. In their weekly conversation, WHYY's Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss a new approa... More »
