Job burnout has emerged as one of the defining psychological challenges of our era, affecting millions of professionals across industries and hierarchical levels. While contemporary discourse often reduces burnout to a problem of work-life balance or organizational dysfunction, a psychodynamic understanding reveals it as a complex psychological phenomenon that illuminates fundamental conflicts between our deepest
How technology changes society With each wave of new technology, society changes profoundly. With the invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century the dissemination of information sped up dramatically leading to increased literacy, the spread of new ideas, and the democratization of knowledge. Disruptive technologies like the telegraph and the TV have long
Finding a therapist can be a daunting task. Beyond whether or not they take your insurance, are taking new patients, and have experience working with people like you, it is important to consider whether or not your therapist is a good fit. This article will explore why goodness of fit is so important to a
On March 1st, 2022, The White House published a memo proclaiming that we are in the midst of a national mental health crisis. It describes President Biden’s plan to address the crisis, including increasing the number of mental health workers, providing mental healthcare to professionals most prone to burnout, and regulating the internet algorithms of
Who was Freud? Sigmund Freud, the “father of psychoanalysis,” revolutionized the field of psychology with his groundbreaking theories on the human mind. His ideas, albeit flawed, were radical and disruptive for their time. Freud’s willingness to delve into taboo subjects, particularly human sexuality, challenged societal norms and paved the way for open discussions about sexuality