Media Appearances

Below you will find a summary of my media appearances. Please note that I am also available for - and frequently conduct - workshops, educational programs and seminars for schools, organizations, medical centers, etc. If you would like more information on the services I offer, please see the "Contact me" section of my site.

Television and Radio

On April 10, 2011, I was interviewed on the topic of "Stress in the workplace" by Don Dahler from CBS News' "Eye on New York" show. Click here to watch it.
On March 22, 2011, I discussed "Coping with the news" live on MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan Show. Click here to watch it.
On February 18, 2011, I appeared on an episode of Animal Planet's "Confessions: Animal Hoarding". Click here for more information on the series.
On February 4, 2011, I appeared on an episode of Animal Planet's "Confessions: Animal Hoarding". Click here for more information on the series.
On January 27, 2011, I did a taped interview with Ted Shaffrey of the Associated Press for the story, "Snowstorm Puts Extra Stress on People, Budgets". Click here to watch it.
In January 2011, I discussed "snow fatigue" with Pat Carroll, News Anchor at WCBS Newsradio 880.
In January 2011, I discussed "cabin fever" with reporter Terry Sheridan of WCBS Newsradio 1010 WINS.
In January 2011, I appeared on All Things Considered, on the National Public Radio affiliate station, WNYC 93.9 FM in NYC, discussing how "snow fatigue" has set in after New York City endured its sixth snowstorm. The show then aired again as part of WNYC 93.9 FM's Weekend Edition. Click here to download the (2 min and 36 second) clip. Click here for a slightly different web version of the story.
In August 2010, I appeared on Cityscape with host George Bodarky, on the National Public Radio affiliate station, WFUV 90.7 FM in NYC, discussing the rising bed bug infestation of New York City as part of their "Pests in the City" episode. Click here to listen to it on iTunes. (I am on from 8:00-9:30).
In August 2010, I appeared on News Talk 650 CKOM's John Gormley Live, discussing the miners trapped in a Chilean mine since August 5th. Click here to listen to it. (I am on from 19:47 to 27:17).
In August 2010, I appeared on KFWB-CBS Radio-LA's Afternoon News with Maggie McKay & Michael Shappee discussing internet romance.
On March 24, 2009, I was interviewed by Lola Ogunnaike from CNN. The interview appeared on CNN's "American Morning" show. Click here to watch it.
On March 1, 2009, I was interviewed by Kristine Johnson from WCBS-TV. The interview appeared on CBS's "Eye on New York" show.
On March 24, 2008 I appeared in a one hour special on Mind & Mood, on ABC's Good Morning America NOW. The special was divided into six parts:
Part 1: Am I Depressed? / Answers to your questions on identifying and treating depression.
Part 2: Patients Open Up / Patients share their experiences battling mental illness.
Part 3: Talking Different Types of Treatment / From therapy to medication, we explore your options.
Part 4: Where Can I Turn? / What to do if you believe you are depressed.
Part 5: Stigmas Surrounding Mental Illness / Fighting the stigmas that often block our road to recovery.
Part 6: The Future of Treatment / A look ahead at the treatment for depression.
On March 13, 2008, I appeared on ABC's Eyewitness News (WABC-TV-Channel 7), in a "7 On Call" story on Optimism and healing.
In March 2007, I was interviewed by journalist Anne Corpet from Radio France Internationale for comments on a study examining mental illnesses among veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan seen at Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities.
In June 2005, I appeared on News 12 The Bronx, in a story on Phobias. It aired between June and December 2005.

Magazines and Newspapers

In May 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Does Anybody Know What Time It Is? Time-management Tips for Dads" by Michael A. Casano, a reporter from Long Island Parent magazine. Click here to read it.
In April 2011, I was quoted in the article, "5-Minute Mood Boosters" by Amanda Greene of Woman's Day. Click here to read it.
In February 2011, I was quoted in the article, "8 Ways to Recommit to Your Health Resolutions" by Amanda Greene of Woman's Day. Click here to read it.
In January 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Houston transfer could help Giffords' husband Kelly cope" by Janice Lloyd a reporter from USA Today. Click here to read it.
In September 2010, I was quoted in the article, "Cornered: Therapists on Planes" by Liz Galst, a reporter from The New York Times. Click here to read it.
In August 2010, I was quoted in the article "Did you hear? Grunting helps tennis pros add power" by Robert Cribb, a reporter for the Toronto Star. Click here to read it.
In June 2010, I was quoted in the article "Dating again? Reflect, floss and lose the nose hair" by Robert Cribb, a reporter for the Toronto Star. Click here to read it.
In April 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "Helping Employees Cool It" by Kathryn Tyler, a reporter for HR Magazine. Click here to read it.
In March 2010, I was quoted in the article "When 'sorry' is harder than the hardest word" by Robert Cribb, a reporter for the Toronto Star. Click here to read it.
In January 2010, I was quoted in the article "Upside of the Recession" by Ginny Graves, a reporter for Family Circle Magazine. Click here to read it.
In the October 2009 issue of All You Magazine I am credited at the end of the article "I Conquered My Greatest Fear" by Melissa Fiorenza. Click here to read it.
In September 2009, I was interviewed for an article on "Cyberchondria" by Norine Dworkin-McDaniel, a reporter from Family Circle Magazine. The article will be coming out later this year.
In July 2009, I was quoted in the article "Stress over owing is slowing." by Jason Fink, a reporter for AM New York. Click here to read it (page 3).
In March 2009, I was quoted in the article "The Danger in Anger - Don't Get Mad, Get Healthy in Hard Times." by Jason Fink, a reporter for AM New York. Click here to read it (page 3).
In January 2009, I was quoted in the article "When clutter becomes a problem, therapy helps." by Paula Ganzi Licata, a reporter for Newsday. Click here to read it.
In December 2008, I was quoted in the article, "Putting Technology Into Practice - Casting a Wide 'Net." by Rebecca Clay, a reporter from the American Psychological Association Practice Organization’s Good Practice magazine. Click here to read it (see pages 16-17).
In the March/April 2008 issue of WedMD - The Magazine I am quoted in an article on perfectionism by journalist Neil Osterweil. Click here to read it.
In the January 2008 issue of the American Psychological Association’s Monitor on Psychology I am quoted in the article “Psychologists share the contents of their self-help shelves” by journalist Laurie Meyers. Click here to read it.

Web

In June 2011, I was quoted in the article, "6 Essential Dating Tips for the New Divorcee" by Rosemary Black, a reporter from QualityHealth. Click here to read it.
In June 2011, I was quoted in the article, "How to Silence Your Inner Critic" by Jeremy Greenberg, a reporter from MSN. Click here to read it.
In May 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Kentucky Derby Announcer Tom Durkin Too Stressed to Call Biggest Races" by Katie Moisse, a reporter from ABC News. Click here to read it.
In March 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Breaking Up Hurts: Ending Relationships Is Like Physical Pain" by Kim Carollo, a reporter from ABC News. Click here to read it.
In March 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Earthquake in Japan: Will People Feel 'Disaster Burnout'?" by Kim Carollo, a reporter from ABC News. Click here to read it.
In February 2011, I was quoted in the article, "How to Snap Yourself Out of a Bad Mood" by Meghan Casserly of Forbes. Click here to read it.
In January 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Ted Williams: Too Famous Too Fast? Fame Takes a Toll on the Minds of Insta-Celebs" by Courtney Hutchison, a reporter from ABC News. Click here to read it.
In January 2011, I was quoted in the article, "SAD: When seasons change how you feel" by Elizabeth Landau, a reporter from CNN. Click here to read it.
In January 2011, I was quoted in the article, "Anger at God Common During Times of Crisis, Study Finds" by Serena Gordon, a reporter from HealthDay. Click here to read it.
In December 2010, I was quoted in the article "Team-Based Treatment Helps Those With Cluster of Chronic Illnesses" by Amanda Gardner, a reporter for HealthDay. Click here to read it.
In December 2010, I was quoted in the article "Real Resolutions" by Leanna Carpenter, a reporter from WeightWatchers.ca. Click here to read it.
In December 2010, I was quoted in the article, "Holiday Stress: Bad for Holidays and Health. Take Time to Relax and Reflect, Experts Advise" by Kim Carollo, a reporter from ABC News. Click here to read it.
In December 2010, I was quoted in the article, "Sins of Their Father: How Madoff Shame Strikes Sons" by Courtney Hutchison, a reporter from ABC News. Click here to read it.
In November 2010, I was quoted in the article, "How To Be A Leader At Hello" by Camille Noe Pagan, a reporter from Forbes. Click here to read it.
In October 2010, I was quoted in the article, "Cutting into Stress" by Jonathan Vickers, a journalist from West Virginia University. Click here to read it.
In September 2010, I was quoted in the article, "Trapped Chilean Miners Showing Signs of Cabin Fever" by Emily Friedman, a reporter from ABC News. Click here to read it.
In September 2010, I was quoted in the article, "Is it time to break up with your therapist?" by Deborah Wiig, a reporter from Moodletter.com. Click here to read it.
In August 2010, I was quoted in the article "Trapped Chilean Miners Face Psychological Challenges" by Kim Carollo, a reporter from ABC News. Click here to read it.
In August 2010, I was quoted in the article "Web Connection Raises Chances of Romance" by Amanda Gardner, a reporter for HealthDay. Click here to read it.
In July 2010, I was quoted in the article, "How to Handle Loneliness" by Wyatt Myers, a reporter from Everyday Health. Click here to read it.
In July 2010, I was quoted in the article, "How to have less stress on vacation - Planning can make a difference." by Deborah Wiig, a reporter from Moodletter.com. Click here to read it.
In June 2010, I was quoted in the article, "You just don’t understand! How to connect when there’s a mood or anxiety disorder in the family." by Deborah Wiig, a reporter from Moodletter.com. Click here to read it.
In May 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "Doctor-Recommended Tips for Anxiety" by Dorothy Foltz-Gray, a reporter for Lifescript. Click here to read it.
In May 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "How to Get Motivated to Exercise: Tips From Personal Trainers" in My Family Doctor. Click here to read it.
In May 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "Are You at Risk for Depression?" by Wyatt Myers, a reporter for Everyday Health. Click here to read it.
In April 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "Getting to the Roots of Anxiety" by Marie Suszynski, a reporter for Everyday Health. Click here to read it.
In April 2010, I was quoted in an article called, "What Is Anticipatory Anxiety?" by Marie Suszynski, a reporter for Everyday Health. Click here to read it.
In March 2010, I was interviewed on the topic of compulsive hoarding by Marcelina Hardy, a reporter for LoveToKnow.com. Click here to read it.
In February 2010, I was quoted in the article "10 Easy Ways to Gain More Confidence" by Brie Gatchalian, a reporter for SheKnows.com. Click here to read it.
In February 2010, I was quoted in the article "Beating the Winter Blues" by Anna Kathagnarath, a reporter for The University Daily Kansan. Click here to read it.
In November 2009 I was quoted in the article "Soothing Anger-Management Techniques" by Christopher Steiner, a reporter for Forbes. Click here to read it.
In October 2009 I was quoted in the article "Seeking Help for Health's Sake" by Camille Noe Pagán, a reporter for Arthritis Today. Click here to read it.
In September 2009, I was quoted in the article "Combat Exposure Tied to Chronic High Blood Pressure" by Ed Edelson, a reporter for HealthDay. Click here to read it.
In September 2009, I was quoted in the article "Trauma From Iraq Could Alter Veterans' Brains" by Steven Reinberg, a reporter for HealthDay. Click here to read it.
In July 2009, I was quoted in the article "Does Stress Make Us 'Creatures of Habit'?" by Ned Potter, a reporter for ABC News. Click here to read it.
In July 2009, I was quoted in the article "Many Veterans Need Mental Health Care." by Steven Reinberg, a reporter for HealthDay. Click here to read it.
In July 2009, I was quoted in the article, "Regrets, remorse, guilt and depression: Learn to change your negative thinking and forgive yourself." by Deborah Wiig, a reporter from Moodletter.com. Click here to read it.
In January 2009, I was quoted in the article "Your Money and Your Mood." by Tom Gray, a reporter for Achieve Solutions, a ValueOptions website. Click here to read it.
In January 2009, I was quoted in the article "With Depression, Vets Face Higher Suicide Risk." by Steven Reinberg, a reporter for U.S. News & World Report. Click here to read it.
In January 2009, I was quoted in the article "Stress Test." by Brooke Masters, a reporter for the Financial Times of London. Click here to read it.
In January 2009, I was quoted in the article "Making your financial resolutions stick." by Heather Larson, a reporter from Bankrate.com. Click here to read it.
Between December 2008 and January 2009, I moderated a discussion on How to Manage Holiday Stress on Reader's Digest.com. Click here to see the conversation.
In November 2008, I was quoted in the article "The DUI paradox: Many county residents say DUI is wrong but admit they have done it." by Nichole Dobo, a reporter from the York Daily Record. Click here to read it.
In November 2008, I was quoted in the article "Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress: This season, shorten your list of holiday to-dos and relax your inner Martha." by Charlotte Libov, a reporter from WebMD - The Magazine. Click here to read it.
In October 2008, I did a podcast interview on "OCD: Indicators and treatments" with Dr. Howard Gurr, the host of the "Psychology and You" series sponsored by the New York State Psychological Association. Click here to go the NYSPA podcast page.
In August 2008, I was quoted in the article "The Truman Show Delusion: Real or Imagined?" by Suzanne Wright, a reporter from WebMD. Click here to read it.
In May 2008, I was quoted in the article "Get that worm out of my ear! ‘Tune cooties’ can be hard to get out of your head" by Elysia Nest, a reporter from The Daily Gazette. Click here to read it.
In May 2008, I was interviewed by Deborah Wiig, a reporter from Moodletter.com, for the article "Catastrophizing! Learn to take control of your worries and fears." Click here to read it.
In April 2008, I appeared on the ABC News OnCall+ Mind & Mood - Stress Center. Click here to go to the main page. In the Stress Center, I answer the following four questions:
     Can Stress Cause General Aches And Pains?
     How Might Stress Affect My Breathing, And What Is So-Called 'Hyperventilation?'
     Can Having Sexual Intercourse Help Me Deal With Stress?
     Can Alcohol Help Me Cope With Stress?
In March 2008, I was interviewed by Lauren Cox, a reporter from the ABC News Medical Unit, for the article, "When People Can't Stop Praying - A Man Describes His Rare Religious Form of OCD." Click here to read it.
In February 2008, I was interviewed by Jane Weaver, Health Editor for MSNBC.com, for the article “Roger Clemens licks his lips. But does that mean he’s lying?” Click here to read it.
In December 2007, I was interviewed by Jason Carpenter, Men's Editor at WeightWatchers.com for the article "Real Resolutions." Click here to read it.
In November 2007, I was interviewed by journalist Neil Osterweil for the WedMD article "Are You a Workaholic?" Click here to read it.
In March 2007, I was interviewed by HealthDay reporter Steven Reinberg for the article "Mental Health Woes Afflict Almost a Third of Iraq, Afghan Vets." Click here to read it.

In February 2006, I was interviewed by HealthDay reporter Amanda Gardner for the article "Third of Iraq Vets Seek Mental Health Services." Click here to read it.

In December 2004, I was interviewed by journalist David Holzel for an article he wrote on scrupulosity and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Click here to read it.