Richard A. Friedman

Richard A. Friedman, a New York Times Contributing Op-Ed Writer, covers mental health, addiction, human behavior and neuroscience.

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Thu December 31st, 2020

The pandemic gave us an unwelcome chance to find out what we missed, what we could do without — and how much risk we are willing to take.

Sun December 13th, 2020

Some have crossed the line from free speech to medical practice — or something akin to malpractice.

Mon September 28th, 2020

Truth sandwiches, ridicule and other tactics for Joe Biden when he faces President Trump.

Sat August 22nd, 2020

We shouldn’t pathologize normal unpleasant emotions — which doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do something about them.

Mon July 20th, 2020

If the president wants to impress us with his intellect, he should take the SAT.

Mon April 13th, 2020

Antibody testing could provide an answer to the question millions of Americans have.

Tue March 10th, 2020

The impulse to secure your safety is understandable but counterproductive.

Mon January 6th, 2020

Suicide is now their second-leading cause of death.

Fri August 9th, 2019

Most of them are not mentally ill. They are just filled with hate — and well armed.

Fri August 2nd, 2019

Lesson No. 1: It’s not about how fast you can go.