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The Myth of Aging: A Prescription for Emotional and Physical Well-Being
World-renowned psychiatrist Arnold Gilberg, MD, offers a prescription for finding and keeping happiness and emotional well-being throughout a person’s life.
Arnold Gilberg, MD, a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, has treated thousands of patients in his Los Angeles-based practice. Now, the so-called “psychiatrist to the stars” wants to put his six decades of experience to good use by offering a prescription for happiness and fulfillment, aimed mostly at those enjoying what should be the happiest years of their lives.
Dr. Gilberg, who himself became an ordained rabbi later in life and is still practicing psychiatry as an octogenarian, offers a model for finding the joy and energy to speed up instead of slow down. In The Myth of Aging, he covers a range of topics that center on the inevitabilities—along with the boundless possibilities—of life, believing wholeheartedly that being whatever and whoever you want is not reserved exclusively for the youngest among us. Dr. Gilberg brings his clinical experience to the table to help people create positive changes in their lives.
Because you’re never too old—not only to dream, but also to see those dreams come true.
Arnold Gilberg, MD, a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, has treated thousands of patients in his Los Angeles-based practice. Now, the so-called “psychiatrist to the stars” wants to put his six decades of experience to good use by offering a prescription for happiness and fulfillment, aimed mostly at those enjoying what should be the happiest years of their lives.
Dr. Gilberg, who himself became an ordained rabbi later in life and is still practicing psychiatry as an octogenarian, offers a model for finding the joy and energy to speed up instead of slow down. In The Myth of Aging, he covers a range of topics that center on the inevitabilities—along with the boundless possibilities—of life, believing wholeheartedly that being whatever and whoever you want is not reserved exclusively for the youngest among us. Dr. Gilberg brings his clinical experience to the table to help people create positive changes in their lives.
Because you’re never too old—not only to dream, but also to see those dreams come true.
240 pages, Paperback
Published January 13, 2026
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March 18, 2026
"The Myth of Aging" by psychiatrist Dr. Gilberg and Jon Land is a comprehensive, resourceful book on mental and physical fitness, resilience, finding happiness, coping with trauma, and other aspects many of us face as we move through life. Gilberg writes in a way that is accessible to the average reader, enabling them to shift their mindset and become better equipped to navigate obstacles at different stages of life. His holistic approach is both refreshing and deeply integrative, offering a well-rounded perspective that empowers readers to cultivate lasting well-being across mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Gilberg achieves this by blending practical advice with real-life examples from patients he has treated throughout his career. The book is highly pertinent for anyone seeking guidance on self-improvement and elevating their quality of life through a more refined perspective.
February 25, 2026
best book of 2026
Gilbert has a lot of common sense things that we need to be reminded.
1. Take care of yourself. Eat right, exercise, meditate and have support- a shoulder to squeeze or lay on.
2. Let go of the past. Be grateful of what you have not what you don’t have.
3. On therapy look not for answers but rather the right questions.
4.is possible to age elegantly Gilbert married again at 72.
Gilbert has a lot of common sense things that we need to be reminded.
1. Take care of yourself. Eat right, exercise, meditate and have support- a shoulder to squeeze or lay on.
2. Let go of the past. Be grateful of what you have not what you don’t have.
3. On therapy look not for answers but rather the right questions.
4.is possible to age elegantly Gilbert married again at 72.
February 9, 2026
The title is a bit of a misnomer. It’s not really about aging…it’s about the authors professional practice and suggestions and advice that he has given patients over the course of his career.
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