David Nathan, PsyD PLLC

03/29/2026

It is possible that one day, ChatGPT will take over for talk therapists. We but aren't there yet- not by a long shot. Currently ChatBots tend to just reassure users that they are right, doing great, and that everyone else is the problem. That isn't therapy. Gift article from the New York Times.

Patients are turning to A.I. chatbots for therapy — and the chatbots are fueling their worst impulses.

03/26/2026

Today's verdict against Google and Meta is a huge win for children, teens, families, and public health.

The Verdict against Google and Meta is a huge win for children, teens and families, especially those who experience ADHD and ADHD.

02/27/2026

Who is that I see in the MN Psychological Association email looking back at me? 🙂 Thanks, MPA, and see you at the 90th annual MPA conference, April 23-24, 2026!

01/10/2026

Thank you Frank Vascellaro, Erin Hassanzadeh and WCCO for having me on and dedicating air time to the topic of helping youth deal with this difficult time.

This is "Allina Health, Processing Grief, WCCO, 01/09/26" by Media Minefield on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/06/2026

I had the chance to go see Song Sung Blue over the weekend. I recommend this fantastic film to anyone looking for a story about resilience and is in the mood to be inspired. Check out my blog post for more information. :-)

Song Sung Blue Image Credit : Courtesy of Focus Features

11/30/2025

Getting tasks we hate done is difficult for everyone, and it's worse for people with ADHD. Here are some tips about getting ourselves into the right headspace and managing our energy so we can take on those non-preferred activities.

Tips for completing non-preferred tasks that also help us fostering resilience and grow self-esteem for individuals with ADHD.

11/26/2025

This is a fantastic video about healthy strategies to be more productive and healthy when we have ADHD symptoms.

Being productive with ADHD. A lot of typical "truths" or advice around productivity often make us feel like WE'RE the problem when they don't work out for us...

11/20/2025

Great answer to a difficult question!

Got a question? Fill out this form to submit your anonymous question to be answered in a future column. Dear Miriam, This is the most basic 2025 parenting question ever, [...]

10/31/2025

New blog post for Halloween. Should we be scared?

Should Psychologists be worried about the rise of AI?

10/30/2025

Thanks MPR for having me on to discuss the transition from having children in the home to being an empty nester.

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the emotional mix of pride, grief, and rediscovery that comes with an empty nest — and how to find balance and meaning in this new stage of life.

10/30/2025

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09/27/2025

Amazon just paid a $2.5 billion fine to the FTC this week for its use of Dark Patterns; techniques found everywhere these days to get us to spend money and become addicted to online content. This inspired my blog post today about Dark Patterns, what they are, how they work, and how they are even more dangerous for folks with ADHD or ASD.

Dark Patterns, tricks game, website and online store designers use to get us hooked and spend more than we mean to, are everwhere. This week, Amazong paid a $2.5 BILLION dollar fine to the Federal Trade Commission due to decieving people into joining Amazon Prime and then intentionally making ending