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Archive for June, 2009

More Psych Tweeps

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Out of fairness I couldn't put us in the top ten list, but PsychCentral tweeps have some great Twitter accounts. @docjohng (our fearless leader) @aliciasparks (glamorous author, Celebrity Psychings editor, World ...

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Call for Submissions: Nature as Nurture: Mental Health and the Environment

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Midweek Mental Greening If you're interested in the connection between the environment and your mental health - and you enjoy writing or creating art - here's a treat for you: The ...

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Stalking Irish Madness: An Interview with Patrick Tracey

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Today I have the honor of interviewing Irish author Patrick Tracey, who penned an amazing book, "Stalking Irish Madness Searching for the Roots of My Family's Schizophrenia," for which he has won the ...

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Chasing the Genetic Ghosts of Mental Illness

Monday, June 29th, 2009

For decades, scientists have been making claims about the genetic roots of mental illness, ranging from schizophrenia and depression, to bipolar disorder and attention deficit disorder (ADHD). And for ...

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Top Ten Psych Tweeps

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Microblogging service Twitter is maximizing in popularity. Though there are naysayers who don't understand the medium and dismiss it as shallow and narcissistic (just like early blog ...

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3 Things Healthy Older People Have in Common

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

I'm, right now and right here, sitting on the peak of that so-called hill we always talk about. Things could go swell for another 40 years, at which time I'll be buried by any remaining ...

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The Loss of 3 Entertainment Icons: Jackson, Fawcett, McMahon

Friday, June 26th, 2009

It's been a rough week in the entertainment world, with the loss of three stars in music, Hollywood and television. With the passing ...

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Boredom Can Be a Door To New Growth

Friday, June 26th, 2009

A few days ago a friend forwarded me a post on DailyOM.com called "Boredom: Fanning the Creative Flames." It says: The human mind thrives on novelty. What was once a source of pleasure can ...

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Transparency, Kupfer and the DSM-V

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Why is the new revision of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the "DSM-V") -- the reference book used to diagnose mental disorders in the U.S. -- being updated in secrecy? That's a legitimate ...

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You Wear the Suit: 8 Tips on Trading Places with Your Spouse

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

I've noticed many more men at pick-up from school and camp, soccer practice and birthday parties. The women? They've gone back to work because there are more jobs available ...

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Tips To Find A Good-Enough Doctor

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

When you have a chronic illness your relationship with your doctor is second only to your spouse or your parents. Being honest (and you must be honest!) with ...

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6 Steps to Manage Your Time Better: An Interview with Russell Bishop

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Russell Bishop, currently Senior Editor-at-Large for the Huffington Post and founder of Bishop & Bishop, a consulting and ...

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