Proud Boy A Documentary Film of the January 6, 2021 storming of the US Capital (featuring the Proud Boys) Reviewed by Lloyd I Sederer MD On January 6, 2021, wielding an army’s worth of guns and other deadly arms, an unhinged mob of tens of thousands stormed the US Capital intent on overthrowing the results of 2020 US Presidential election. The insurrection, carefully planned for months, drew malcontents from throughout the United States. Their aim was to declare Donald Trump

Dear colleagues and friends, I will be doing an 8-week, 90-minute, evening, zoom,  Non-fiction Writing Workshop.                                                                                                        I am pleased to offer this workshop, which I did for 26 sequential semesters at Columbia Medical School and continued at The Columbia School of Public Health, as well as by on-line, hosted sessions. My writing workshops often were over-subscribed; many of the ~800

A Series Review, streaming on Netflix By Dr. Lloyd Sederer Clare Danes, Matthew Rhys Source: Netflix She’s (Aggie Wiggs, played with mounting suspense and terror by the gifted Clare Danes) a hugely successful writer who, for two years, cannot put words to paper for her next book, which she knows is as best a soporific; while she is running out of the advance money, and the patience she has been granted by her publisher. Her grief and fury are near the breaking point some four

The Kindness of Strangers A film review by Dr. Lloyd Sederer As a boy, my family lived with my grandparents in an attached 3-decker, brick house in the north Bronx. My mother’s parents had fled the pogroms of Eastern Europe (antedating the Fascist Holocaust), penniless and homeless, ‘settling’ into the tenements of New York City’s lower east side. When I had asked them about the lives they had before they came by “steerage” to the US, they deftly avoided answering. I could no

I was minding my own business, principally concerned with basketball and girls, when my parents told me there was a letter addressed to me at our home in the north Bronx. I was 13, making this letter an anomaly. Tearing it open, I read, “Congratulations {to me}, you {me} have been accepted into the Bronx High School of Science beginning this coming Fall.” I had heard of that school, because of parents who boasted that their child was at “Science”. When I asked my Junior High

It has been one year since I became wheelchair bound. It was not a step back; rather it was the way to go forward with my mobility and my life.  My spine had progressively degenerated from older age: the vertebrae in my back which kept me erect and able to walk were collapsing on one another. When that happens, pain pervades the body. And everyday abilities, like walking, bathing, eating, writing, and dressing are robbed of the muscle and nerves, usually taken for granted, ne

Mental wellness is a topic that touches every aspect of our lives. It shapes how we think, feel, and act daily. Dr. Lloyd’s writings offer a thoughtful, practical approach to understanding and improving mental health. His work stands out because it combines scientific insight with real-world advice, making mental wellness accessible to everyone. This post explores key themes from Dr. Lloyd’s writings, highlighting how his ideas can help readers build stronger mental health ha

Mental health affects every part of our lives, from how we think and feel to how we handle stress and relate to others. Yet, many people overlook its importance until challenges arise. Understanding how to care for your emotional well-being can improve your quality of life and help you navigate difficult times with greater resilience. This post offers practical tips to support mental health awareness and promote emotional balance. Recognizing the Importance of Mental Health M

Mental health affects every aspect of our lives, yet many people still misunderstand what it truly means. Dr. Lloyd, a respected expert in the field, offers valuable insights that help clarify common misconceptions and shed light on how we can better support ourselves and others. This post explores key ideas from Dr. Lloyd’s work, providing practical advice and clear explanations to improve our understanding of mental health. What Mental Health Really Means Mental health is m