Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) with exposure and ritual prevention is crucial for patients in overcoming treatment-refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), according to new findings. Patients with OCD experience intense anxiety characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) Continue reading →
Posted in OCD | Leave a commentTourette’s Disorder is a condition in which a person exhibits both vocal and motor tics. Most people think of someone shouting obscenities and derogatory remarks when thinking of the disorder; however, tics can come in many forms. The most common ones … Continue reading
Posted in Child Psychiatry | Leave a commentAll you Facebook addicts out there, listen up. Although it may be comforting to know you’re not alone (84% of people recently polled admitted to using FB on a daily basis), there are some negative consequences to consider. According to … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Social Media | 1 CommentPeople suffering from bipolar depression experience manic highs. A recent study conducted at Lancaster University found some patients actually described these “highs” in a positive light. Specifically, patients reported benefits such as increased productivity, focus, and c Continue reading →
Posted in Bipolar | 5 CommentsAlso referred to as “Manic depression,” patients suffering from bipolar disorder experience symptoms of euphoria in addition to symptoms of depression. These episodes can vary in intensity from hypomania, which is a milder form of mania, to a full blown … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentWhat most people consider to be acceptable sexual behavior and deviant sexual behavior is often very cut and dry. The line is especially clear when it comes to women, who are often looked down upon when they are assertive Continue … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Women's Mental Health | Leave a commentNarcissism, also known as self-love and selfishness, is often thought of as an unhealthy trait even though it can have a healthy side. For example, everyone should have the drive to better themselves and do something for their own reasons, … Continue reading
Posted in Narcissism, Personality Disorders, Uncategorized | 5 CommentsIf your child seems bright, it is important to have a qualified psychologist evaluate him or her for giftedness BEFORE you accept a diagnosis of ADD and medication. When it comes to “Gifted” children, many parents, professional educators, and even … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentDialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is a psychotherapeutic technique designed to help individuals adopt more productive and healthy ways of responding to emotionally distressing situations. Although it was originally created to help clients suffering from Borderline Personality Disor Continue reading … Continue reading
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Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) with exposure and ritual prevention is crucial for patients in overcoming treatment-refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), according to new findings... Learn More»
By Jeff Hansel The Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN Mayo Clinic has for more than a decade been doing genetic tests before administering a particular type of drug to patients with autoimmune disease Continue reading → Learn More»
Many people with depression do not improve even with the help of antidepressants. A large study of patients in the UK found that patients with treatment-resistant depression were more likely to improve if they received cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)... Learn More»
