Jonathan Alpert

Opinion January 28

A therapist's warning: Trump didn't break America — permanent outrage did

Over the past decade, a psychological pattern has spread across American life, crossing class and geography: chronic political anxiety marked by outrage and a constant sense of threat.

Opinion October 30

Nike’s new slogan is the perfect motto for an anxious America

Nike's shift from "Just Do It" to "Why Do It?" reflects America's cultural embrace of hesitation over action, marking a troubling trend in brand messaging.

Opinion August 23

Luigi Mangione case shows how grievance culture has become America's 'license to break the law'

Therapy culture and victimhood mentality are creating a dangerous mindset where people use grievances to justify breaking rules and laws.

Opinion April 24

How America can lead itself out of its mental health crisis

I’ve seen patients stuck in a mindset that rewards fragility, elevates victimhood and leaves people feeling powerless rather than giving them the resilience they need to face life’s challenges.