Dan Workman, LCSW - Therapy for Creatives

03/19/2026

There is a growing link between autoimmune disorders, inflammation, and psychiatric conditions, from depression to psychotic disorders. The article has references.

A controversial disease revives the debate about the immune system and mental illness.

03/04/2026

https://nautil.us/laughing-off-your-mistakes-makes-you-seem-more-competent-1271628/?utm_source=nautilus.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=a-trick-to-make-you-seem-more-competent-premium&_bhlid=5ccf8049f8284e498d0c6a95105e07f594a8ea40

Laughing Off Your Mistakes Makes You Seem More Competent: “People often overestimate how harshly others judge their minor social mistakes”

03/03/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/health/mental-illness-denmark-schizophrenia.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QVA.s75q.kvw3hpRAmv7d&smid=url-share

One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals and police stations, helping turn fear into understanding.

03/02/2026

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2026/03/science-of-music #

What the science of music reveals about cognition, emotion, and identity.

02/25/2026

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVAYDhoDP7w/?img_index=14&igsh=MWRpMjkxYnN3MjRpag==

02/25/2026

02/10/2026

You need to seize back control of your brain.

02/07/2026

The present study investigated associations between Big Five personality traits, their facets, and the frequency and variety of sexual fantasies in a sample of 5,225 adults (M = 58.30 years old; 56.5% men). People high in conscientiousness and agreeableness report fewer sexual fantasies across explo...

01/27/2026

I'm seeing this in my practice.

Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits.

01/25/2026

The Houston Group Psychotherapy Society's annual training institute is on March 27-28. We have amazing speakers and gifted therapists offering training with great networking and social opportunities.

12/29/2025

The Most Beautiful Science of the Year: Insights from Nautilus in 2025

12/11/2025

I'm a big believer in ritual as a healing, grounding, and learning in one's life. There are untold numbers of rituals, or (my favorite), choose your own adventure!

Rituals serve psychological functions that go far beyond mere habit or tradition.