by Ralph Lewis | Jul 22, 2018 | Uncategorised
The mystery of consciousness may eventually be solved – like the mystery of life itself.
by Ralph Lewis | Jul 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
Our brains connect dots and see “signal” in meaningless “noise.” We don’t easily dismiss things as random or coincidental. Mental disorders amplify and distort this tendency.
by Ralph Lewis | Jun 25, 2018 | Uncategorised
The need to identify causes and solutions in order to feel in control is a double-edged sword, fraught with potential for guilt and self-blame.
by Ralph Lewis | Mar 29, 2018 | Uncategorised
You never expected to be lying in a hospital bed with such a serious, possibly life-threatening illness. Most people don’t. You’re feeling sick, weak, frightened and disoriented. And despite being surrounded by loving and supportive family and friends, you’re feeling...
by Ralph Lewis | Jan 29, 2018 | Uncategorised
Lawrence was a university student who came to see me for a psychiatric consultation for depression that had been affecting his academic and social functioning for a couple of years[i]. He was finding it hard to motivate himself. He was a highly intelligent,...
by Ralph Lewis | Dec 20, 2017 | Uncategorised
Andrew’s life was going nowhere i. He never seemed motivated about school. Actually, he didn’t seem motivated about anything, except video games, which he played for many hours a day, often getting to bed far too late as a result. He was now starting Grade 11, and...
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