Real people, real problems.

A newlywed’s bizarre stringencies are worrying his kallah.
A bachur must pursue treatment, but his father disagrees.
A mother wants to hide her daughter’s mental illness and find her a shidduch.
A young man’s nightmares are taking over his life.
An angry ER doctor is a terror at work.
A high-profile politician and his wife need couples therapy — fast.
Join Dr. Jacob L. Freedman, renowned psychiatrist, educator, and Mishpacha columnist, in this uplifting, intriguing collection drawn from over ten thousand true cases. Written with sensitivity, insight, and a sprinkle of humor, these compelling stories of struggle and success, healing and hope, provide a candid glimpse into the world of mental health — both on and off the couch.