Kim Schneiderman

Psychotherapist, Author, Columnist, Writing Workshops

Question: I have a friend who constantly talks about herself and rarely asks any questions about my life. She is constantly preening, obsessed with her body, brags about her sexual and professional conquests, and posts seductive selfies on social media. Is it just self-confidence, or narcissism? Lately, the media has been examining narcissism from more […]

Once again, mental health was thrust into the spotlight last week when a suicidal German pilot crashed a passenger jet into the French Alps. In the aftermath, horrified colleagues wondered at the pilot’s ability to conceal his emotional turmoil. But his close friends reported that he had been withdrawn over the past several months, raising […]

Question: Lately, I find myself getting frustrated and snapping at my husband when he doesn’t listen to me or follow up with things I ask him to do; he gets defensive and says I’m too critical. Any advice? You’re not alone. Communication is the key to a healthy relationship — and yet, you’d be surprised […]

After my last column, “Invisible battle: Mental illness remains undertreated,” I received several emails from distressed readers inquiring about how to help a loved one experiencing severe and overwhelming mental and emotional challenges. One reader was worried about his seemingly depressed wife of 20 years who had withdrawn from her family, including their young son. […]