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• The 5 C’s of Effective Discipline: Setting Rules for Children
  People don't just stumble upon good parenting. Parenting well, like any other skill in life, is something ...
• The Mid-Life Crisis: An Opportunity in Disguise?
  In the movie City Slickers the character played by Billy Crystal hits his 39th birthday and finds himself in a ...
• Parent Abuse by Teen
  Parents -- just like anyone else -- can be abused by a child or teenager. A young adult is just as capable as inflicting emotional, verbal and ...
• Challenging Negative Self-Talk
  Most people don't realize it, but as we go about our daily lives we are constantly thinking about and interpreting the situations we find ourselves in. It's as though we have an internal voice inside ...
• Resources for Attention Deficit Disorder
  Table of Contents: An Introduction to ADHD Symptoms of ADHD Problems Related to ADHD Causes of ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed? Treatment of ADHD Additional Treatments for ADHD ADHD in Adults Getting Help for ADHD...
• Future Directions in ADHD
  Table of Contents: An Introduction to ADHD Symptoms of ADHD Problems Related to ADHD Causes of ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed? Treatment of ADHD Additional Treatments for ADHD ADHD in Adults Getting Help for ADHD...
• Getting Help for Attention Deficit Disorder
  Table of Contents: An Introduction to ADHD Symptoms of ADHD Problems Related to ADHD Causes of ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed? Treatment of ADHD Additional Treatments for ADHD ADHD in Adults Getting Help for ADHD...
• ADHD in Adults
  Table of Contents: An Introduction to ADHD Symptoms of ADHD Problems Related to ADHD Causes of ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed? Treatment of ADHD Additional Treatments for ADHD ADHD in Adults Getting Help for ADHD...
• Additional Treatments for ADHD
  Table of Contents: An Introduction to ADHD Symptoms of ADHD Problems Related to ADHD Causes of ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed? Treatment of ADHD Additional Treatments for ADHD ADHD in Adults Getting Help for ADHD...
• Treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
  Table of Contents: An Introduction to ADHD Symptoms of ADHD Problems Related to ADHD Causes of ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed? Treatment of ADHD Additional Treatments for ADHD ADHD in Adults Getting Help for ADHD...
• How is ADHD Diagnosed?
  Table of Contents: An Introduction to ADHD Symptoms of ADHD Problems Related to ADHD Causes of ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed? Treatment of ADHD Additional Treatments for ADHD ADHD in Adults Getting Help for ADHD...
• Causes of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
  Table of Contents: An Introduction to ADHD Symptoms of ADHD Problems Related to ADHD Causes of ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed? Treatment of ADHD Additional Treatments for ADHD ADHD in Adults Getting Help for ADHD...
• Problems Related to ADHD
  Table of Contents: An Introduction to ADHD Symptoms of ADHD Problems Related to ADHD Causes of ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed? Treatment of ADHD Additional Treatments for ADHD ADHD in Adults Getting Help for ADHD...
• Your Psychotherapy Rights
  Psychotherapy may be a new and different experience for you, and in some ways may be confusing. Misunderstandings now can lead to problems with your therapy later. Your therapy will be more successful if you ...
• The Pros and Cons of Self-Help Books
  "Codependent No More" "How to Survive the Loss of a Love" "You Can Heal Your Life" "Never Be Tired Again!" "Don't Panic" ...
• Recovering from Addiction and Recovering Your Memory
  A chronic marijuana user has cut down his dosage dramatically, but now his supervisor complains that his job performance as a bricklayer was far better before he started treatment. A recovering alcoholic learned to play the ...
• Getting Anger and Hostility Under Control
  In the world of stress research, anger and hostility are the most widely studied behavioral characteristics. Studies indicate that anger is the behavioral factor most highly correlated with an increased risk of coronary heart stroke, ...
• Tips for Talking to Students About a School Shooting
  During the tragedy of a school shooting, many times people are uncertain what to say or how to react to teens and young adults when faced with the enormity of the situation. People are dead. ...
• In-Depth: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  Cognitive behavioral therapy (also known by its abbreviation, CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that ...
• Helping Your Husband with Depression
  To the outside world, Emme Aronson lived a charmed life. She was a successful model, creative director of her own clothing line, a television host, lecturer, and mother of a beautiful baby girl. Only her ...
• Living with Depression
  Amy, a 68 year-old retired clinical social worker living in Virginia, has struggled with depression for more than 40 years. Twenty-four years passed before she received a diagnosis. Her mood disorder was treated as a ...
• How Do I Reduce My Risk of Depression?
  It may not always be possible to prevent depression. However, the following strategies may help reduce your risk of becoming depressed: Be aware of your personal risk of depression. Have a psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy, if ...
• What are the Risk Factors for Depression?
  A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop depression with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you ...
• Living with Bipolar Disorder
  Dave, a 68-year-old Texan, has battled bipolar disorder for more than two decades. He raised a family and owned a successful business. He is now retired and spends his time reaching out to others with ...
• Talking to a Professional About Bipolar Disorder
  You have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor or health care provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with bipolar disorder. By talking openly and regularly with ...