You’ve heard it all before, so I’m probably not telling you anything new. But in the interests of making sure you know the facts about marital (and long-term relationship) conflicts, I thought I’d say some of it again. This comes from the great self-help online book, Psychological Self-Help (the original one, not the bastardized version […]
The New York Times today had a great grounded piece on the state of our knowledge into schizophrenia, a relatively uncommon mental disorder (that gets a lot of attention more because of its severity, not because of its prevalence). The reality is that after hundreds of research studies into the biology and genetics of schizophrenia, […]
A letter to the editor in today’s The Boston Globe by Janet Wozniak suggests that since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of two atypical antipsychotic medications last year for pediatric bipolar disorder, it is proof the disorder exists:
The FDA approvals of Risperdal and Abilify for this purpose not only suggest […]
It’s an intriguing question, and one that entrepreneurs and researchers continually look at as progress is made with artificial intelligence and the increasing accessibility of the Internet — can an online computer program be used as effectively with a family doctor as with a psychologist?
The fact is, most people with a mental health disorder don’t […]
Some researchers have way too much time on their hands. Case in point:
A group of Belgian researchers believe that research has already demonstrated a link between vaginal orgasm and better mental health (although I’d argue such a link is nebulous at best). They wondered if one could determine whether a woman experienced vaginal orgasms just […]
Mapquest said it was a three hour trip. But I knew better; it would take me nearly five hours to get home for my Christmas break from school.
Was I a slow driver? No, not particularly. Was there a chance of snow? Not at all; blue skies all around. Was I […]
Burnout is subtle. It creeps up on you slowly. How do you know if you are burning out?
I know well the face of burnout. I found myself questioning my motives, feeling guilty, and being greatly misunderstood. Sometimes I was shamed for not “working enough!” I found very few helpful resources. I discovered that most people […]
For an optimal learning experience, is it better for school-age twins to remain together in the same classroom, or go their separate ways? Who should make this decision, schools or parents? The Massachusetts state Senate is currently considering a bill that will give parents full authority over their twins’ classroom placements, amid protests from the […]
Parents often have a difficult time letting go of their children. After all, parents spend a significant amount of time raising their children for 12 or 14 years and can’t just wake up one day and say, “Sure, you can do whatever you want. Have fun!” Most parents have invested a lot — emotionally, psychologically, […]
The (unofficial) 2008 Blogathon, or Day of Blogs, is underway on July 26 and 27. Dozens of bloggers have pledged to post every half hour for 24 hours, to raise money for charities including some great mental health organizations.
Life with Logan sends funds to 1-800-SUICIDE, while Jenny’s Light shines on postpartum illnesses via Jennifer […]
One of the ironies in this modern world is that for every ailment, there seems to be a medication to help cure it. And for every side effect of that medication, there’s another medication you can take. It’s no wonder that so many people can end up on a half dozen medications before they know […]
You always hated it when the teacher called on you in class. Even now, you get those big, fluttering “butterflies” in your stomach before making a speech. You stay away from parties because you feel a little self-conscious around people. Your mom always described you as “shy” and you admit you’re a bit of a […]
