David Viscott

David Viscott (1938–1996) was an American psychiatrist, author, and radio talk-show host. Trained in psychiatry, he became widely known for bringing psychological ideas to a mass audience through accessible books and broadcast media. Viscott wrote popular psychology and self-help titles that focused on emotions, relationships, and personal resilience, including *The Language of Feelings* and *Finding Your Strength in Difficult Times*. His work emphasized recognizing and naming feelings as a step toward change, and he often addressed everyday struggles in a direct, practical style. Through his writing and on-air advice, he helped popularize therapy-informed guidance for general readers.