richard-carlson

Richard Carlson, Ph.D. was a renowned psychologist, author, and stress reduction expert.

Born and raised in the Bay Area, he gained prominence with his "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" series, which became a cultural phenomenon.

The original book spent over 100 weeks on the New York Times Best-Seller list and sold more than 15 million copies worldwide.

Carlson authored multiple books in the series, some co-written with his wife, Kris.

He frequently appeared on major TV shows and was considered a leading expert on happiness and stress reduction.

Tragically, Carlson died of a pulmonary embolism in 2006 while promoting his latest book, leaving behind a lasting legacy in self-help literature.