BY JOHN M. OLDHAM, MD Is there a test for good character? Read on. Questionable moral character? Much has been written in recent weeks about the “Djokovic drama.” Australian federal court upheld the immigration minister’s decision to cancel tennis superstar, Novak Djokovic’s visa. Ranked number one in the world, Djokovic had to depart the country […]
BY JOHN M. OLDHAM, MD Feeling empty? Do you feel like your life lacks meaning or purpose? Most people are familiar with such a solid-grey inner experience from time to time. Maybe it can be a motivator to take on some challenges or make changes. But when the emptiness seems to be a frequent […]
By JOHN M. OLDHAM, M.D. & LOIS B. MORRIS Who’s the right person for you? The mate you already have? The mate you wish had? That question drives a lot of popular online personality tests. Some make it sound so easy: “Answer these three questions about yourself to find your ideal mate.” So many […]
By John M. Oldham, M.D., and Lois B. Morris Does the New Personality Self-Portrait 25 capture a vulnerability to conspiracy theories? Recent studies have targeted a handful of likely personality traits that we can track. Popular U.S. COVID conspiracy theories Honestly, with all the social and political instability of these times, who doesn’t entertain […]
What is a personality disorder? What’s a personality type or style? How can you tell the difference? What can you do about personality patterns that are causing you–or your colleagues, family, friends–a lot of grief and discomfort? Listen to Dr. John Oldham’s wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Bridget Nash on TherapyShow.com.
BY JOHN M. OLDHAM, MD If you score really low on Self-Confident style on The New Personality Self-Portrait does that mean you are woefully lacking in self-confidence? What about a really high score? Does that make you an over-the-top braggart? Well, maybe…or, more likely, […]
Watch Dr. Oldham, an expert in personality styles and personality disorders, as he commends comedian Pete Davidson for being open about his diagnosis of borderline personality disorder on Good Morning America. Dr. Oldham is the interim chief of staff at the Menninger Clinic in Houston.
