Samantha Boardman MD

Positive Prescription is the platform and personal brand of Dr. Samantha Boardman, a New York-based positive psychiatrist focused on addressing challenges while helping people build on their strengths. Its guiding idea, “Wellbeing is a verb,” reflects an emphasis on practical ways to engage with life and support everyday wellbeing. Through the website, Dr. Boardman shares articles that connect psychiatric perspectives with topics such as relationships, kindness, conversation, resilience, aging, and finding meaning. Her writing also considers how ordinary experiences and shared moments can influence how people feel and relate to others.

The brand offers several areas for visitors to explore, including Optimize, Cultivate, and Maximize, along with information about Dr. Boardman’s book, Positive RX, press coverage, and a shop. The site also features her recent writing, including work published in The Wall Street Journal, and provides links to her social media channels. Positive Prescription presents educational and reflective content for a general audience; its website states that the material is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.