“The thought of suicide,” Nietzsche quips, “is a powerful comfort: it helps one through many a dreadful night.” Taking one’s own life is, of course, no laughing matter, and few, if any, of us can say ...

As a clinical psychologist I occasionally consult with people who are grappling with nothing more than existential realities. Most are self-described agnostics or unapologetic atheists. They are not ...

Meanwhile, the family is gradually losing its power to generate meaning and provide direction. Today, the issue is not ...