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LifeTip: Planning for Your Own Passing
Look, you might be 22 or 42, but there are some things you should think about even if you think it's premature...
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Devil or Angel? The Role of Psychotropics Put In Perspective
Back when I was growing up in the early 1960s, there was a popular song out by Bobby Vee, called ...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/02/devil-or-angel-the-role-of-psychotropics-put-in-perspective/
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Mental Health in the News
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PTSD Associated With Substance Abuse
A new study of individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse found that from one-third to one-half of those seeking treatment also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/05/ptsd-associated-with-substance-abuse/2004.html
Genetic Link to Happiness
For many individuals, the pursuit of happiness is what life is all about...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/05/genetic-link-to-happiness/2003.html
Emotional Distress May Up Risk of Stroke
A new study reveals that psychological distress, but not depression, may increase the risk of stroke...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/05/emotional-distress-may-up-risk-of-stroke/2002.html
Genetic Disposition for Anxiety
A new research article provides strong evidence linking variation in a particular gene with anxiety-related traits...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/04/genetic-disposition-for-anxiety/1997.html
Forgiving Is Harder For Men
A popular Willie Nelson song makes light of the fact that when a relationship ends, forgiving or perhaps forgetting is a difficult endeavor...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/04/forgiving-is-harder-for-men/1996.html
Biochemical Roots of Depression Challenged
New studies are questioning the theoretical underpinnings that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/04/biochemical-roots-of-depression-challenged/1995.html
ADHD Meds Do Not Increase Risk of Substance Abuse
A primary concern among parents of children diagnosed with ADHD is that treatment with a stimulant could predispose the child to a risk of future substance abuse...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/03/adhd-meds-do-not-increase-risk-of-substance-abuse/1992.html
Spanking Raises Risk of Later Sexual Problems
Children who are spanked are more likely to develop sexual problems as adults, according to new research presented yesterday...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/02/29/spanking-raises-risk-of-later-sexual-problems/1990.html
Chronic Fatigue Reduced By Exercise
Although the concept appears oxymoronic, a new study finds that sedentary people who regularly complain of fatigue can increase their energy levels by 20 percent...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/02/29/chronic-fatigue-reduced-by-exercise/1985.html
Work Challenges Family Life
A new study finds that only about one-fifth of employed women and men are completely satisfied with the time they spend with their spouse and their children...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/02/29/work-challenges-family-life/1984.html
Sex-Specific Therapies for Mental Disorders
A series of discoveries over the past ten years has confirmed that the brains of women and men are different in more ways than one...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/02/29/sex-specific-therapies-for-mental-disorders/1983.html
Forget To Take Your Gingko?
A three-year study of ginkgo biloba fails to provide conclusive evidence to support use of the supplement as a way to maintain memory...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/02/28/forget-to-take-your-gingko/1980.html
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World of Psychology Blog
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Hack Your Brain? Sure
Although brain hacking has been going on for nearly two decades, the folks over at Network World magazine thinks it's some kind of "new" phenomenon...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/05/hack-your-brain-sure/
Pristiq versus Effexor XR
What is Pristiq (desvenlafaxine)? The newest antidepressant approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which will hit the ...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/04/pristiq-versus-effexor-xr/
New combination eating disorder and bring drinking problem; Drunkorexia?
No, it's not a medical term, but with the widespread acceptance of alcohol and drug use and societal pressures to ...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/02/new-combination-eating-disorder-and-bring-drinking-problem-drunkorexia/
Borderline Personality Disorder and the Brain
Some are suggesting that this study is some sort of groundbreaking work in understanding borderline personality disorder...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/02/borderline-personality-disorder-and-the-brain/
SMS Addiction and Texting Addiction
Leave it to psychologists to label yet another behavior an "addiction" -- short message service (SMS), also commonly known as ...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/01/sms-addiction-and-texting-addiction/
Can a Person Change their Brain Structure? Yes
Excuse us while we do some spring cleaning around here and publish a few entries that have been sitting in ...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/02/29/can-a-person-change-their-brain-structure-yes/
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Weird seasonal behavior getting worse every year
Q. My husband was diagnosed with cluster migraines. He gets them every year around Thanksgiving. They are getting more severe and ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/04/weird-seasonal-behavior-getting-worse-every-year/
Where can I get help about abusive dad?
Q. I consider my father abusive. He never stops yelling...I'm 14 and I have two younger siblings by the way.Anyway, ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/04/where-can-i-get-help-about-abusive-dad/
My mom lied about having an affair
Q. Well, first off this is really hard for me to do. I feel like a loser. I feel like ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/03/my-mom-lied-about-having-an-affair/
I am scared of taking showers
Q. Hi, I am so scared of taking showers... I'm not scared of the water... I'm scared to shower/bath after other people. I've tried ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/i-am-scared-of-taking-showers/
My wife and I can't have sex
Q. Me and my wife have been married for almost 2 years now. We are comfortable with each other. Talk about ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/my-wife-and-i-cant-have-sex/
Monthly depression makes me desperate
Q. I've come to realize that once a month for about a week's time I become very depressed. It always ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/monthly-depression-makes-me-desperate/
The wedding is next week and the groom isn't acting like himself
Q. My fiance is in the army. He is deploying to Iraq his second time around in mid to end of ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/the-wedding-is-next-week-and-the-groom-isnt-acting-like-himself/
Why does my family hate me?
Q. Hi I am a senior in high school in a small town... I have struggled with depression, anxiety, panic, and eating disorders since ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/why-does-my-family-hate-me/
Why is my boyfriend's Mom so rude to me?
Q. I've been with my boyfriend for 5 years. He lives at home due to lack of money at the moment. ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/why-is-my-boyfriends-mom-so-rude-to-me/
Trying to Eat But Can't... Eating Disorder?
Q. I have been trying to eat but every time i try it seems to come back up 15 minutes ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/02/29/trying-to-eat-but-cant-eating-disorder/
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Please share with others!
plus others.. (highlighted..)
Psych Central News
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Featured Articles
LifeTip: Planning for Your Own Passing
Look, you might be 22 or 42, but there are some things you should think about even if you think it's premature...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/02/28/lifetip-planning-for-your-own-passing/
Devil or Angel? The Role of Psychotropics Put In Perspective
Back when I was growing up in the early 1960s, there was a popular song out by Bobby Vee, called ...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/02/devil-or-angel-the-role-of-psychotropics-put-in-perspective/
--------------------------------------
Mental Health in the News
--------------------------------------
PTSD Associated With Substance Abuse
A new study of individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse found that from one-third to one-half of those seeking treatment also have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/05/ptsd-associated-with-substance-abuse/2004.html
Genetic Link to Happiness
For many individuals, the pursuit of happiness is what life is all about...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/05/genetic-link-to-happiness/2003.html
Emotional Distress May Up Risk of Stroke
A new study reveals that psychological distress, but not depression, may increase the risk of stroke...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/05/emotional-distress-may-up-risk-of-stroke/2002.html
Genetic Disposition for Anxiety
A new research article provides strong evidence linking variation in a particular gene with anxiety-related traits...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/04/genetic-disposition-for-anxiety/1997.html
Forgiving Is Harder For Men
A popular Willie Nelson song makes light of the fact that when a relationship ends, forgiving or perhaps forgetting is a difficult endeavor...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/04/forgiving-is-harder-for-men/1996.html
Biochemical Roots of Depression Challenged
New studies are questioning the theoretical underpinnings that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/04/biochemical-roots-of-depression-challenged/1995.html
ADHD Meds Do Not Increase Risk of Substance Abuse
A primary concern among parents of children diagnosed with ADHD is that treatment with a stimulant could predispose the child to a risk of future substance abuse...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/03/03/adhd-meds-do-not-increase-risk-of-substance-abuse/1992.html
Spanking Raises Risk of Later Sexual Problems
Children who are spanked are more likely to develop sexual problems as adults, according to new research presented yesterday...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/02/29/spanking-raises-risk-of-later-sexual-problems/1990.html
Chronic Fatigue Reduced By Exercise
Although the concept appears oxymoronic, a new study finds that sedentary people who regularly complain of fatigue can increase their energy levels by 20 percent...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/02/29/chronic-fatigue-reduced-by-exercise/1985.html
Work Challenges Family Life
A new study finds that only about one-fifth of employed women and men are completely satisfied with the time they spend with their spouse and their children...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/02/29/work-challenges-family-life/1984.html
Sex-Specific Therapies for Mental Disorders
A series of discoveries over the past ten years has confirmed that the brains of women and men are different in more ways than one...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/02/29/sex-specific-therapies-for-mental-disorders/1983.html
Forget To Take Your Gingko?
A three-year study of ginkgo biloba fails to provide conclusive evidence to support use of the supplement as a way to maintain memory...
psychcentral.com/news/2008/02/28/forget-to-take-your-gingko/1980.html
--------------------------------------
World of Psychology Blog
--------------------------------------
Hack Your Brain? Sure
Although brain hacking has been going on for nearly two decades, the folks over at Network World magazine thinks it's some kind of "new" phenomenon...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/05/hack-your-brain-sure/
Pristiq versus Effexor XR
What is Pristiq (desvenlafaxine)? The newest antidepressant approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which will hit the ...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/04/pristiq-versus-effexor-xr/
New combination eating disorder and bring drinking problem; Drunkorexia?
No, it's not a medical term, but with the widespread acceptance of alcohol and drug use and societal pressures to ...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/02/new-combination-eating-disorder-and-bring-drinking-problem-drunkorexia/
Borderline Personality Disorder and the Brain
Some are suggesting that this study is some sort of groundbreaking work in understanding borderline personality disorder...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/02/borderline-personality-disorder-and-the-brain/
SMS Addiction and Texting Addiction
Leave it to psychologists to label yet another behavior an "addiction" -- short message service (SMS), also commonly known as ...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/03/01/sms-addiction-and-texting-addiction/
Can a Person Change their Brain Structure? Yes
Excuse us while we do some spring cleaning around here and publish a few entries that have been sitting in ...
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2008/02/29/can-a-person-change-their-brain-structure-yes/
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Ask Our Therapists
--------------------------------------
Weird seasonal behavior getting worse every year
Q. My husband was diagnosed with cluster migraines. He gets them every year around Thanksgiving. They are getting more severe and ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/04/weird-seasonal-behavior-getting-worse-every-year/
Where can I get help about abusive dad?
Q. I consider my father abusive. He never stops yelling...I'm 14 and I have two younger siblings by the way.Anyway, ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/04/where-can-i-get-help-about-abusive-dad/
My mom lied about having an affair
Q. Well, first off this is really hard for me to do. I feel like a loser. I feel like ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/03/my-mom-lied-about-having-an-affair/
I am scared of taking showers
Q. Hi, I am so scared of taking showers... I'm not scared of the water... I'm scared to shower/bath after other people. I've tried ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/i-am-scared-of-taking-showers/
My wife and I can't have sex
Q. Me and my wife have been married for almost 2 years now. We are comfortable with each other. Talk about ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/my-wife-and-i-cant-have-sex/
Monthly depression makes me desperate
Q. I've come to realize that once a month for about a week's time I become very depressed. It always ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/monthly-depression-makes-me-desperate/
The wedding is next week and the groom isn't acting like himself
Q. My fiance is in the army. He is deploying to Iraq his second time around in mid to end of ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/the-wedding-is-next-week-and-the-groom-isnt-acting-like-himself/
Why does my family hate me?
Q. Hi I am a senior in high school in a small town... I have struggled with depression, anxiety, panic, and eating disorders since ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/why-does-my-family-hate-me/
Why is my boyfriend's Mom so rude to me?
Q. I've been with my boyfriend for 5 years. He lives at home due to lack of money at the moment. ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/03/01/why-is-my-boyfriends-mom-so-rude-to-me/
Trying to Eat But Can't... Eating Disorder?
Q. I have been trying to eat but every time i try it seems to come back up 15 minutes ...
psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2008/02/29/trying-to-eat-but-cant-eating-disorder/
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