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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.

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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

Friday, June 26th, 2009
Jackson, Fawcett, McMahon

It’s been a rough week in the entertainment world, with the loss of …

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 …

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 …

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

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

womens-work.jpgI’ve noticed many more men at pick-up from school and camp, soccer practice and birthday parties. The women? They’ve …

Tips To Find A Good-Enough Doctor

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

stethoscopeWhen you have a chronic illness your relationship with your doctor is second only to your spouse or …

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

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

An Interview with Russell BishopToday I have the pleasure of interviewing Russell Bishop, currently Senior Editor-at-Large for the Huffington …

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