https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Why we do the things we do en-US 30 Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:07:40 -0400 Thu, 21 May 2026 06:51:43 -0400 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/202308/justified-why-is-this-show-so-damn-good We all owe it to ourselves to watch the original show, and ask: Why is this so special? Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:07:40 -0400 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:5009381 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/202212/four-characteristics-of-a-feel-good-film Lots of movies make us feel good, but it's striking how rarely we agree. How do we even define a "feel-good" film? Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:47:04 -0500 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:5000672 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/202211/why-are-more-kids-watching-horror-films I've noticed an increase in the number of kids turning to horror films for solace and understanding. Is this a warning? What does this tell us about their fears? Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:54:43 -0500 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1182511 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/202107/fundamental-changes-are-needed-in-mental-health-care Despite recent headlines, the crisis in mental health care is not new. It's been with us for decades. But what can we do to make things better? Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:21:52 -0400 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1164830 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/202101/a-prescription-for-unity-check-out-an-old-western Squint your eyes. Look at the sunset. Let's tap into the good stuff that old Westerns have to offer. That's seems a good place to start our national healing. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:47:45 -0500 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1156594 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/202008/the-oddly-poweful-role-of-cliches-during-these-fraught-times Who would have thought that clichés held such promise during these uncertain times? Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:18:57 -0400 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1149518 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/202005/watching-mad-men-during-the-pandemic "Mad Men" is getting me through this pandemic. Here's why. Sun, 24 May 2020 12:09:01 -0400 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1145302 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/202001/why-we-care-so-much-when-the-home-team-wins My Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl bound. Why does it matter (at all)? Sun, 19 Jan 2020 22:05:20 -0500 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1138772 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201803/simple-ways-we-can-cope-in-our-nutty-world With all of the awfulness, we forget straightforward ways to feel better. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:33:41 -0500 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1112489 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201802/influenza-and-your-psyche The flu can attack your psyche with impressive virulence. Fri, 02 Feb 2018 12:56:39 -0500 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1111459 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201710/six-horror-films-that-will-intrigue-psychiatrists Horror films don't always mix well with psychiatry. They can be stigmatizing and off-putting, but some films get it right. Here are six of those films for Halloween. Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:17:56 -0400 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1108195 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201710/why-we-cant-close-our-eyes-the-horror-movie-washington No wonder we feel uneasy. Fri, 27 Oct 2017 12:06:32 -0400 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1108079 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201710/the-thousand-dollar-iphone-wow A thousand dollars for the iPhone? Pretty soon we're talking real money. What's a parent to do? Sat, 21 Oct 2017 13:41:50 -0400 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1107875 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201709/the-emotional-toll-of-childhood-obesity Why is still okay to tease "the fat kid?" Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:02:55 -0400 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1106681 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201705/let-your-children-enjoy-your-parents "Will I ever stop worrying," I asked my Aunt Mary. "Now that you're dad...not really," she answered. "That's the way it works." Sun, 14 May 2017 08:51:41 -0400 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1102356 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201702/when-your-teenagers-in-love Why do you think we call first love a crush? Mon, 13 Feb 2017 18:09:16 -0500 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1099205 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201610/why-youre-going-watch-the-walking-dead-sunday What to Think About As You Turn On The Walking Dead Tomorrow Sat, 22 Oct 2016 20:48:29 -0400 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1095278 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201608/when-do-kids-get-the-time-play The free-form, all by yourself, made up world of the little kid is super-important and increasingly ignored. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:46:58 -0400 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1092774 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201603/frontrunner-brags-about-his-wee-wee-whats-parent-do How do we plan to explain the current political climate to our kids? Sat, 05 Mar 2016 14:07:26 -0500 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1086827 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/grand-rounds/201602/another-full-house-really What could possibly be the enduring appeal of "Full House?" Sat, 27 Feb 2016 16:08:17 -0500 Steven Schlozman M.D. psychologytoday.com:1086554