According to the Parkinson’s Action Network, a new case of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is diagnosed every nine minutes. This means that there are thousands of …

Internet may aid in treating panic sufferers
Internet-based treatments for sufferers of panic disorder may be just as effective as face-to-face methods, a study by Monash …

Surprisingly, people with mild depression are actually more tuned into the feelings of others than those who aren’t depressed, a team of Queen’s psychologists has …

Sharing Yourself Online: Privacy while Blogging

I just wrote a new article about privacy while blogging, which is something everyone (especially kids and teens) should …

Head of Psychotherapy Institute Resigns in Dispute With Founder (New York Times)

Only goes to show you that no matter how well-known you become or …

Hi dear readers. On behalf of the volunteers, the staff, writers, editors, moderators, and administrators here at Psych Central, I want to wish you a …

So there’s this service that many companies use called “Constant Contact.” It’s a simple emailing service that allows companies to send their newsletters or marketing …

Finding Information Online From Peers and Professionals (New York Times)

Online self-help support groups are getting national attention, as they should! A quiet phenomenon that …

Kids in car crashes may suffer traumatic stress

Children involved in motor vehicle crashes may show signs of acute stress disorder, even if they experienced …

Did you know that everyone can be afflicted with a mental health issue or disorder, including the very professionals who treat such issues? The question …

Proposed Bill Would Add Mental Health To Medicare

A proposed bill would bring marriage and family therapists and licensed counselors under Medicare’s coverage.

The proposal …

Statins may delay effects of Alzheimer’s -study

Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help to delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia in the …