Open Therapy Institute

15/05/2026

New column: "Why It's Hard Being on Our Own: The Black Sheep Problem"

Based on work by Lawrence Ian Reed, Ph.D.

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Explore the ancient coalitional instincts shaping modern political and social life, as well as the psychological toll of choosing between belonging and authenticity.

12/05/2026

The conversation around mental health is overdue for honesty, nuance, and courage.

Clip from Episode 4 of "Open Therapy," podcast of the Open Therapy Institute, with Rob Henderson, Meghan Daum, and Andrew Hartz.

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12/05/2026

New article in Science Direct co-authored by OTI Head of Research Richard Redding, J.D., Ph.D., "Is the victimology worldview of many young therapists ill-suited for cognitive behavior therapy?"

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09/05/2026

Clip from Episode 4 of "Open Therapy," podcast of the Open Therapy Institute, with Rob Henderson, Meghan Daum, and Andrew Hartz.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Jaa6cDz4eQo

07/05/2026

Episode 4: "Why Conspiracies Are Gratifying"

Open Therapy Podcast with Rob Henderson, Meghan Daum, and Andrew Hartz

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05/05/2026

You’re invited to attend the OTI Inaugural Conference — a members-only conference exploring socio-political bias in mental health care through CE credit talks, participatory dialogue, and community.

We look forward to convening a wonderful weekend of solutions-oriented dialogue — and to having you in the room!

Learn more and register: https://www.opentherapyinstitute.org/conference

05/05/2026

Has adult content become oversaturated in our culture?⁠

Clip from Episode 3 of "Open Therapy," podcast of the Open Therapy Institute, with Rob Henderson, Meghan Daum, and Andrew Hartz.

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RSCGuiIP7Q

01/05/2026

Clip from Episode 3 of "Open Therapy," podcast of the Open Therapy Institute, with Rob Henderson, Meghan Daum, and Andrew Hartz.

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RSCGuiIP7Q

30/04/2026

New Psychology Today column: "Your Child’s Brain Was Built for Risk, Not Constant Safety"

Based on work by OTI Clinical Director Camilo Ortiz and Matthew Fastman

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Parents today spend more time with their children than at any point in recent history, yet childhood anxiety and depression are surging.

30/04/2026

"Are S*x and Dating in Crisis?"

Open Therapy Podcast with Rob Henderson, Meghan Daum, and Andrew Hartz

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28/04/2026

Join us online Wednesday, May 27th, 2:00–3:00 PM ET on Zoom for “Gender Therapy at a Crossroads: The Current State of Science and Law After the Supreme Court’s ‘Chiles’ Ruling.”

Panelists include Ilya Shapiro and Colin Wright (Manhattan Institute for Policy Research) and Andrew Hartz (Open Therapy Institute).

This event is free and open to the public. Learn more and register here: https://opentherapyinstitute.org/events