Journal To The Self: An Interview with Kathleen Adams
Kathleen (Kay) Adams LPC is a psychotherapist and clinical journal therapist in Denver, Colorado. Since 1985, she has pioneered the use of writing as a tool in therapy, personal growth, human...
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treats Depression
Depression affects 121 million people worldwide and 35 million Americans. It is estimated that 60 percent of the depressed population does not receive adequate care.Among those that do receive care,...
View ArticlePediatric Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Tics
Pediatric Sudden Onset Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and/or TicsPediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)PANS is a neuropsychiatric illness in children in which there is the sudden...
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The Body "Issue"
As the start of 2014 Winter Olympics is fast approaching, we are beginning to see many athletes we rarely hear about. For female athletes, the Olympics are a chance to gain visibility that usually...
View ArticleHow Is Your Sleep Health?
When you come across yet another magazine piece about sleep disorders, you pass it by. You know lots of people who have sleep problems—but as far as you’re concerned, you don’t. You don’t lie awake for...
View ArticlePete Seeger and Leadership
I was saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary folk singer, Pete Seeger. I had many opportunities to see Pete Seeger, most often at rallies for social causes. Throughout the years, I have...
View ArticleSeven Types of Physical Affection in Relationships
Psychology knows a great deal about the role of emotional connections between romantic partners, but little about the physical affection side of the equation. Yet, in daily life, everyone can attest to...
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Chronic Sinus Problems Are Linked to Depression
A stuffy nose that lasts for months is enough to get anyone a little down. Still, it’s surprising to discover that depression affects as many as one-fourth of people with chronic sinusitis—long-lasting...
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4 Ways to Make Your Resolutions Last Past January
I’m back after a longer than expected break. I have a lot of additional responsibilities added to my plate this semester and so I’m only going to be able to post once a month and will shoot for the...
View ArticleI Just Don’t Like You
Behavioral styles often come between us. The problem is that most people don’t even know there are different behavioral styles. Isn’t everyone like me? Doesn’t everyone approach things the way I do?...
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The Super Bowl and the Risks of Being an Athletic Spectator
I don't know about you but I am getting more and more worried about the influence of spectator sports in America. Here are a few examples to consider.1. You may have seen this recent report and map...
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Fathers Leave Their Marks
A father can leave his mark in many ways. He may provide half of his children’s genetic material, seeing the amalgamation of his contribution in his children’s eyes, hair, and height. He may pass along...
View ArticleThe Lost Last Parent
The day before yesterday was the third anniversary of my mother's death. And yes, I was beside her in her final hours and yes, her minal microsecond too. But so what, since she spent those last three...
View ArticleTwitter Reflects Reality, at Least About Suicide
When I worked at the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, we received many calls asking for the latest data on suicide. It was always a disappointment to callers when the latest data were three years...
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Is a Dog's Head Shape Related to His Intelligence?
A surprising new analysis suggests that you may be able to roughly rank the intelligence and trainability of various dog breeds by simply looking at the shape of their heads. Back in the late 1800s...
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Coercive Suicide and Mass Murder
We’ve recently learned that Darion Aguilar, the Columbia Mall shooter, liked to hang out there. On Saturday morning, January 25, he chose this place for his suicide. Aguilar arrived in a cab about...
View ArticleI Wish I Had Asked
In the last year or two, I’ve become interested in learning more about my ancestors. In fact, many people these days seem to be hungry to learn more about their roots. Helped by relatives who had done...
View ArticleAddressing Mental Health Treatment Barriers
The path to a healthy relationship with your child, and getting support from loved ones can be even harder. Well-meaning friends and family might tell you to stage an intervention, find a therapist, or...
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Positive Psychology Is Good for Your Student's Brain I
What do we know about the brain and learning? We know that the brain constructs all learning, and all behavior is brain-based. We know that academic competence cannot be bifurcated from emotional...
View ArticleWomen and Anxiety: Understanding Women's Fears Is Important
To confront our deepest anxieties is to disclose the undisclosable--the story of our most authentic, unmediated personal history. Our most profound—and sometimes neurotic—worries are often inextricably...
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