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Women and Disordered Eating Behaviors: A Media Problem?
Posted by Allan N. Schwartz, LCSW, PhD on May 8th 2008
"Self Magazine and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, working jointly, published the results of a survey of American women between the ages of 25 and 45. The number of women surveyed were 4,023 and came from every social, economic and ethnic group. A shocking 65% of the women surveyed reported having disordered eating behaviors. An additional 10% admitted to the types of symptoms consistent with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. " More...
The Sexual Harassment of Girls and Sexual Minorites In Our Schools
Posted by Allan N. Schwartz, LCSW, PhD on May 6th 2008
"Just when I thought we, at Mental Help Net, had done a good job of writing and commenting about the issue of bullying, new and troubling information was revealed that should remind all of us that this is a very complex topic. What I am referring to are the results of a study just published in a journal called Sex Roles (December 10, 20-07) and the researchers are J.E. Gruber and S. Fineran. " More...
An Interview with Natalie Rogers, Ph.D. on Expressive Arts Therapy
Posted by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. on May 5th 2008
"In this episode of Wise Counsel, Dr. Van Nuys talks with psychologist and psychotherapist Natalie Rogers, Ph.D., a leader in the field of Expressive Arts Therapy which is a form of psychotherapy integrating a variety of artistic and creative modalities and techniques including movement, sound, drawing, drama and language so as to encourage client's self-expression, insight and personal growth. Though individual art therapies have been around for many years, including music, art (painting and drawing), dance, and psychodrama therapies, Expressive Arts Therapy represents a newer effort to coherently integrate these various techniques." More...
On the Issue of Sexual and Other Feelings Towards the Therapist
Posted by Allan N. Schwartz, LCSW, PhD on May 4th 2008
"Many people believe that it is inappropriate to entertain these sexual feelings and thoughts towards the therapist. Many of the same people believe that the therapist should have no sexual feelings and fantasies toward the patient. Nothing could be further from the truth. " More...
"I have benefited from AA and the 12 Steps... Very much so!"
posted by Harrison (with commentary by Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.) on Apr 30th 2008
"The most constant and universal theme in human history and in the human condition is that of suffering, and the people in AA are deep in their humanity because they suffered deeply. What they found in AA is a way to overcome the crippling hopelessness, despair, dishonesty, self-centeredness, loneliness, anger, resentment, fear, impatience, arrogance, intolerance, and deeply misguided sense of self-sufficiency that gave rise to that suffering. And once they were able to overcome that condition, they were grateful and privileged to help someone else do the same if asked to do so." More...
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Some Weight-Loss Drugs Might Disrupt Brain Growth in Kids
May 7th 2008
"Cannabinoid-blocking receptors thwarted rewiring needed for neural development, mouse study shows." More...
Virtual Reality Therapy May Help PTSD Patients
May 7th 2008
"Coupled with medication, it helps ease the shock of trauma, study finds." More...
Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression
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"Found in patients over 60, condition associated with loss of blood supply to the brain." More...
Depression in Elderly Linked with Low Vitamin D Levels
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"Among older adults, depression is significantly associated with lower vitamin D levels and elevated levels of parathyroid hormone, according to an article published in the May issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry." More...
Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
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"Circuits involved with depression, bipolar disorders could receive more targeted treatment." More...
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