INSIGHTS & RESEARCH

Articles by Dr. Curtis Phillips

Evidence-based perspectives on psychiatry, addiction, recovery, and the human experience — written for patients, families, and curious minds.

Everyone Worships

Everyone Worships. The Question Is What. Everyone focuses their energy on something. The question is, do you know what you are focused on? Recently, I encountered a statement that has remained in my mind ever since. He said: “It is not a matter of if we are worshiping. It is a matter of what we […]

Dr. Curtis Phillips, MD

Freedom as Medicine: Healing Through Meaning and Service

Freedom as Medicine: Healing Through Meaning and Service Freedom is a universal longing, an instinct that stirs within every human being, across all cultures and times. It is not merely political or physical liberation, but the inner ability to live in alignment with one’s values, to think one’s own thoughts, and to act with self […]

Dr. Curtis Phillips, MD

Sleep Banking: How Extra Rest Today Protects You Tomorrow

Sleep Banking: How Extra Rest Today Protects You Tomorrow Most of us think about sleep in terms of what we missed last night or how tired we feel today. But modern sleep research is revealing something surprising: the sleep you get before a stressful week, demanding schedule, or long night can actually protect your brain […]

Dr. Curtis Phillips, MD

The Fast Food of Love: Learning to Leave Leftovers Behind

The Fast Food of Love: Learning to Leave Leftovers Behind Learning to be alone is one of the hardest challenges many people face. In moments of loneliness, there is a powerful urge to reach back to old relationships, even when those relationships have consistently brought pain, disappointment, or unfulfillment. The familiarity of the past can […]

Dr. Curtis Phillips, MD

Psychotherapy and the Gym: A Surprisingly Perfect Comparison

Psychotherapy and the Gym: A Surprisingly Perfect Comparison When I talk to patients about psychotherapy, I often share an analogy that surprises them at first, then clicks into place. Therapy, I say, is a lot like going to the gym. Once the comparison lands, the parallels become even clearer. Mental and emotional strength, much like […]

Dr. Curtis Phillips, MD

Why We Are Forever Students

Why We Are Forever Students As humans, we are inherently curious beings. From the moment we take our first breath, our lives are a continuous exploration, a constant unraveling of the world around us. This innate drive to understand, to question, and to grow isn’t just a childhood phase; it’s a fundamental aspect of our […]

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