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Dr. Rubin is frequently called on to comment on or write about issues relating to mental health.

“Staying Sane for the Holidays,” Barbara J. Rubin, author. www.hitchedmag.com
November, 2007. Dr. Rubin writes that pacing, planning and a self-assessment may be the greatest gift you give yourself this season.

“How to Deal With A Child Who Acts Out,” Barbara J. Rubin, author. www.hitchedmag.com
October, 2007. Dr. Rubin says that a child acting out can be a "teachable moment."

“Working Couple’s Problem Child,” Barbara J. Rubin, author. www.hitchedmag.com
August, 2007. Dr. Rubin suggests that knowledge of family details helps teachers provide solutions to a child’s school challenges.

“My Favorite Web Sites.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 15, 2007. Dr. Rubin’s favorite sites are profiled in the paper’s Business Section.

“Stanton Trans Bias Case Shows Largo City Officials Need Educating,” Barbara J. Rubin, author. Express Gay News (newspaper)
March 23, 2007. Dr. Rubin’s editorial conveys the need to correct collective misinformation regarding transgender individuals.

“Suicide By Saw: Bloody Attempt Dramatizes Health Care Crisis,” Barbara J. Rubin, quoted. The Sunday Paper
March 18, 2007. Dr. Rubin comments on the psychological factors that lead to desperate measures when individuals are without health insurance and face chronic illness.

“Infatuation Gone Awry,” Barbara J. Rubin, quoted. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
February 18, 2007. Dr. Rubin discusses the point at which the feelings of rejection can grow out of control.

“Battle of the Sexes – Skirts vs. Shirts: The jocks can grumble but men vs. women sports spectacles generate box-office buzz,” Barbara J. Rubin, quoted. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 27, 2006. Dr. Rubin suggests a “reasoned response” to gender stereotyping when society comments on women competing against men.

“Superman…is a girl – When your son wants to be a princess: Costume conflicts can spook parents,” Barbara J. Rubin, quoted. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 21, 2005. Dr. Rubin comments on children’s requests to wear gender-bending Halloween costumes.

“The Price of Beauty,” Barbara J. Rubin, quoted in OUT magazine
October 2005. Dr. Rubin comments on psychological aspects involved in reasons for growth in plastic surgery among gay men.

Live radio interview with Barbara J. Rubin, The Tony Booth Show, WTOX AM (Richmond, Virginia)
October 2005. Dr. Rubin comments on the (collective) psychological benefits of professional woman’s professional basketball player Sheryl Swoopes’ “coming out” as lesbian.

“Bringing Psychological Services In-House: A Look at the Fulton County Family Court Pilot Project,” Barbara J. Rubin, author. American Bar Association’s Child Law Practice, Volume 21, No. 2
April 2002. Dr. Rubin explains the advantages of having a staff psychologist as member of the Family Court.

Divorce Wars: Interventions with Families in Conflict, by Elizabeth M. Ellis, Copyright 2000, the American Psychological Association. Dr. Rubin interviewed on the benefits of a psychologist serving as full-time staff within a Family Division of Superior Court.

“When the Family Wants You Home Alone,” Barbara J. Rubin, author. Southern Voice newspaper
December 18, 1997. Dr. Rubin discusses common issues confronting gays and lesbians wanting to bring their partners home to meet families of origin at the holidays. Honorable Mention, Division A, Best Specialty Column, Vice Versa Award for Excellence in the Gay and Lesbian Press, 1997-1998.