by Harper West | May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
When I was recruited to write a chapter for “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump” in 2017 I knew my approach would be very different from the other writers, all esteemed and established mental health professionals. They generally wrote chapters consistent with a...
by Harper West | Jan 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Excerpted from a NY Times article. Do you get irritated easily, such as yell at the slow driver in front of you? Are you hostile toward others? Are you highly self-critical? Do you have chronic stress, such as financial insecurity, living in a high crime area or...
by Harper West | Sep 25, 2020 | Narcissist, Other-Blamer, Uncategorized
Many people wonder: Who could still support Trump after he has said and done so many immoral and illegal things? After he has said he won’t accept a peaceful transition of power if he loses. After he has repeatedly lied for months and said the election will be...
by Harper West | Dec 29, 2019 | Self-Compassion, Uncategorized
I read Greater Good Magazine online, a publication by University of California, Berkley that “studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society,” to quote their website. ...
by Harper West | Oct 18, 2019 | Other-Blamer, Uncategorized
When I first meet with a new patient to do an assessment, one of the things I watch for is the way they speak about subjects. Specifically, I listen for how specific they are. (Couldn’t help myself!) There are many reasons for this, as it can indicate problems...
