Richard O'Connor, PhD

Richard O’Connor, PhD, a psychotherapist in private practice in Canaan, Connecticut, and New York City. He is former executive director of the Northwest Center for Family Service and Mental Health and the author of Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Behavior. Undoing­Depression.com

Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression
Depression

Nondrug DIY Treatments for Depression

Richard O'Connor, PhD | December 16, 2023

There’s a problem with traditional treatments for depression. They don’t work for many patients—and studies back that up. A 2022…

How to Break the 6 Big Bad Habits

How to Break the 6 Big Bad Habits

Richard O'Connor, PhD | February 2, 2015

Whether it’s procrastination or overeating, this new strategy is the key… Nearly everyone has at least one bad habit that…

Do You Need an Antidepressant?
Depression

Do You Need an Antidepressant?

Richard O'Connor, PhD | March 21, 2014

Sometimes Yes...Sometimes No...How to Know for Sure Antidepressants are helpful—even lifesaving—for people with severe depression, but they are ineffective for…

How to Help Your Depressed Loved One

How to Help Your Depressed Loved One

Richard O'Connor, PhD | August 15, 2013

It’s difficult for healthy people to fully understand what depression feels like. It’s more than feeling “down.” People with depression…