Dr. Cook has been an ongoing opinion contributor to THE HILL since October 2016.

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October 2016

Trump supporters' Stockholm syndrome

April 2017

The Facebook killer and why we can't always predict gun violence

May 2017

Sexual assault should never be considered a pre-existing condition

Stealthing is assault, a betrayal with potentially long-lasting consequences

November 2017

Why sex-assault victims may wait decades to come out

This Thanksgiving let's give thanks by unplugging from the information overload

February 2018

#MeToo movement is helping to curb the world's misogynistic behavior. 

April 2018

Cosby retrial becomes a perfect platform to see how far we have come.

June 2018

Kate Spade’s apparent suicide demonstrates US needs a mental health care overhaul.

July 2018

Student-led mental health groups are important — with supervision.

September 2018

Sexual trauma and memory — we remember pieces as opposed to complete storylines.

November 2018

The science and application of gratitude.

December 2018

Past trauma causes many women to wind up in jail.

Sandy Hook 6 years later — let's fight harder against gun violence.

January 2019

Irish law making psychological and emotional abuse a crime is commendable.

Benzo prescriptions have increased substantially — it's a major public health problem.

March 2019

Nasal spray for depression is promising, but precautions should be taken. 

Sandy Hook and Parkland survivors need not suffer in silence.

April 2019

PTSD can impair and age your brain.

June 2019

How to help youth currently in suicide distress.

July 2019

Yes, spending time alone can be good for you.

August 2019

Is the climate crisis affecting our mental health?

Mental trauma from mass shootings – hope do we cope?

September 2019

Sexual trauma is a global public health issue.

October 2019

Tyler Perry and his sexual trauma — what we can learn from this.

World Mental Health Day — California takes initiative in battling depression.

Americans suffer from weekly burnout, but some employers don't care.

November 2019

Breaking the cycle of adverse childhood experiences and the culture of silence.

December 2019

In 10 years half of Americans will be obese — here's what we can do.

January 2020

Harvey Weinstein's trial and understanding sexual assault.

February 2020

May the Harvey Weinstein verdict signify a ground-breaking transformation.

March 2020

Community and connection are essential for coping in the time of corona.

April 2020

Suggestions for telemental health resources for coping with COVID-19.

May 2020

Downturn in the economy, uptick in exploitation.