John G. Cottone Ph.D.

About

John G. Cottone, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry within the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. His research—on psychotherapy outcome, executive functioning and the neurological correlates of schizophrenia—has been published in acclaimed peer-reviewed journals, including Archives of General Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion. He has contributed to The New York Times and The Washington Post and is the author of two books: Who Are You? Essential Questions for Hitchhikers on the Road of Truth and Z-score: How a Statistic Used in Psychology Will Revolutionize Baseball.

Books by John G. Cottone Ph.D.

Recent Posts

What to Know About Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) appears effective in treating myriad psychological conditions. A case study is presented demonstrating how it may optimally work.

What to Know About Ketamine for Psychiatric Use

Ketamine's use as a psychiatric drug has sharply increased in recent years, particularly for depression and posttraumatic stress disorder.

What Can an Index Card Teach You About Trauma Recovery?

Here's how the pain from trauma and loss, though never completely abating, can recede to the background with time and increased activity.

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Teenager

Parenting a teenager poses many challenges, but you can help yourself by learning in advance how to avoid them.

The Psychology of Christmas and Its Contradictions

Can we embrace the contradictions of Christmas rather than turning to defense mechanisms that shield us from their truth?

The Profound Challenge of Existential Anxiety

Aging, illness, and serious life challenges can throw any of us into a state of existential anxiety. Here's what it is, why it occurs, and what you can do about it.

Mediation With a Therapeutic Bent

A new book by Dan Simon, MA, JD, and Tara West, Ph.D., JD, explains that when mediators prioritize self-determination, their clients leave personally empowered.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Explains the Midterm Elections

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, particularly its emphasis on food and safety, explains the outcome of the 2022 elections and offers future guidance.

Can a Statistic Used in Psychology Reveal the True Home Run Champ?

It's October! The MLB playoffs are here and Aaron Judge just broke the American League home run record. But who's the real champ? A statistic used in psychology can tell us.

What Time Is It? Your Answer is Telling

A simple question, "What time is it?" has the power to spur psychological insight, challenge your narcissism and lead you towards a holistic understanding the universe.