“The Almighty Dollar: A Psychiatrist Looks at Money”

New Book Explores the Psychological Impact of Money on Life and Relationships

Thomasville, NC USA – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, January 28, 2025

In “The Almighty Dollar: A Psychiatrist Looks at Money” published by ThomasVille Literary, Dr. Eugene Lowenkopf delves into the profound emotional and psychological power money holds over individuals and society. From its invention 5,000 years ago to its inevitable influence on life’s major milestones, Dr. Lowenkopf examines how money shapes human behavior, personal relationships, and struggles.

What is the connection between money and the mind? Through compelling chapters spanning childhood, marriage, retirement, divorce, poverty, and wealth, Dr. Lowenkopf uncovers how deeply intertwined financial matters are with emotions. Drawing on real-life cases from his psychiatric practice and examples from history, literature, and popular culture, the book offers readers valuable insights on developing healthier, more realistic attitudes toward money.

About the Book

“The Almighty Dollar” provides a unique, psychiatric perspective on one of humanity’s most influential inventions—money. Dr. Lowenkopf explores the role money plays at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence to old age and death. Special topics such as gambling, stealing, hoarding, and philanthropy are also addressed, showing how money can be both a problem and a solution.

Through accessible analysis and illustrative case studies, Dr. Lowenkopf highlights how psychotherapy can help individuals resolve their emotional conflicts surrounding money, improving their relationships and well-being.

About the Author

Dr. Eugene Lowenkopf is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Fellow of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry. With over forty years of experience in private practice and teaching positions at prominent medical schools in New York City, Dr. Lowenkopf has become a leading expert in understanding the emotional complexities of money. He has worked extensively with individuals struggling with financial-related psychological issues and has delivered lectures on the topic across the United States and internationally.