Political Topics and Mental Health

Forgiving Politicians Who Cheat On Their Wives- HUFF Post LIVE And Marriage Therapist Dr Karen

May 14, 2013

A new poll from Business Insider asserts that Americans are forgiving of politicians who cheat on their wives. HUFF Post LIVE host Jacob Soboroff provided a LIVE panel discussion to address this topic. Panelists included:

Marriage and Family Therapist – Dr. Karen Ruskin
HUFF Post Senior Polling Editor – Mark Blumental
Contributing Editor Daily KOS – Steve Singiser
Presidential [...]

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Markets React To Fake AP Tweet- Anxiety In America- Psychotherapist Reaction

April 24, 2013

The Boston Marathon bombing, a fake AP tweet stating there’s been a terror attack on the White House leaving the president injured which quickly torpedoed a market reaction – two completely different topics. Right? From this psychotherapist’s eye who analyzes hot topics in the news from the mental health lens, I see the similarity in [...]

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7 Tips For Coping With Stress- Entitlement And Parenting Philosophy Matters

March 18, 2013

Coping with stress is an important life skill to have. Want 7 tips for managing one’s stressful life experiences in a mentally healthy manner? Read on… Know that one’s philosophical belief about how to cope, specifically our theory on entitlement and our parenting style impacts our children’s coping skill set. Thus, our philosophy matters in [...]

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Marco Rubio Drinks Water – Observational Psychoanalytical Humor

February 13, 2013

Marco Rubio drinks water during his rebuttal to the State Of The Union Address, LIVE on air! Observational humor and analysis from the mind of Psychotherapist Dr. Karen Ruskin.
Talking Points:

Rubio is a thirsty guy- thirsting to share his perspective, thirsting to make a difference with each word.
Rubio’s thirst, his need for hydration during his rebuttal to the [...]

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Health Care Improvement- It’s Not About Guns- Psychotherapist Offers 3 Step Business Plan

January 18, 2013

There has been much chatter on the news of late addressing how to improve the chances that those with mental illness get the help they need. The improvement of the health care industry is being addressed, yet I have found the focus is in the wrong place. The problem is not about guns, and thus [...]

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Woman Fired For Being Too Attractive – Not A Woman’s Issue Says Marriage Therapist

January 11, 2013

Woman fired for being too attractive – this has been the topic of discussion this past week on many major news stations. The legal angle is the typical focus. This Marriage and Family Therapist shared my perspective focusing rather on the relationship angle from a mental health and wellness perspective. I, Dr. Karen Ruskin, invite [...]

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Adam Lanza’s Mental Health – Hannity With Psychotherapist Dr Karen Ruskin

December 22, 2012

This Psychotherapist appeared as a guest expert on FOX News Channel’s program; Hannity where I shared my insights on the topic: Adam Lanza’s mental health, air date; 12/17/12. Since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school, much chatter in the news exploring various potential diagnosis to try to make sense of the shooter’s actions [...]

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Does Culture Create A Killer? The Kuhner Report With Dr. Karen Ruskin

December 17, 2012

How much did culture, movies, video games play in the Newton Connecticut shooting? Does culture create a killer? Was the mother of Adam Lanza in denial? Can parenting have prevented this tragedy? What role does divorce play in all of this? The Kuhner Report on WRKO- AM had on their program this Psychotherapist guest expert; Dr. Karen [...]

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Why Do Powerful Men Cheat? Relationship Expert Explains

November 14, 2012

With David Petraeus in the news this past week as another high profile powerful man who cheated on his wife, the topic of powerful men and infidelity is being discussed. Political, powerful, high profile men are terms that seem to run hand in hand. Why do powerful men cheat? This question was asked by anchor Mark Ockerbloom on FOX News Boston to relationship expert and psychotherapist Dr. Karen Ruskin. Check out this insightful interview for the answer.

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Therapeutic Conversations: A Shameless Future For Mental Health – Therapist’s Commentary

November 11, 2012

A thought provoking article in the Huffington Post written by Oren Frank entitled: Therapeutic Conversations: A Shameless Future For Mental Health, has led this psychotherapist to write a blog commentary. My detailed commentary is below:
As a psychotherapist providing counseling since 1993 I have seen the changes the mental health industry has gone through as well [...]

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