Dr. Chandra’s

books, articles and resources

You can find all of my writings through RaviChandraMD.com, including:

Self Care for Activists (Psychology Today, August 17, 2016)

12 Common Cognitive Distortions, with commentary by Dr. Chandra

The Golden Rule: Obsolete Relic or Absolute Imperative? December 19, 2024
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is timeless wisdom. And yet the Golden Rule is threatened by our political divide and by broad dissatisfaction. How do we deal?
3 Building Blocks of Mental Health and Their Great Destroyer December 3, 2024
Personal Perspective: What building blocks of mental health and social well-being can we cultivate to help us In this turbulent time of political, social, economic, and cultural changes?
7 Neurological and Social Effects of Put-Down Humor and Hate October 31, 2024
Recent remarks about Puerto Rico at a political rally have stirred a prominent backlash. What are the neurological and social effects of punch-down humor and hate?
Beethoven’s Ninth and the Ode to Joy: Symphony and Psyche October 12, 2024
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, including the "Ode to Joy," is one of the most popular works of all time. Here's what it continues to tell us, and why it is especially relevant now.
The Middle East: Unfathomable Traumas, Cavernous Fears October 9, 2024
Personal Perspective: Beneath the facts of the current conflict run unresolved emotions. Naming them helps us heal, grow, and work towards bringing peace and resolution.