The brain is the body’s ultimate control center. It is the most important and the most complex organ in the body. Among other things, the brain is responsible for storing and processing information. A ...

BOOK REVIEW.
When a book is 410 pages long, calling it The Portable Mentor is a tad misleading. Edited by Mitchell J. Prinstein, this comprehensive second edition reminds me very much of a textbook. I can’t see many students porting it around unless they had to. That aside, Mentor lacks nothing. Psychologists, psychiatrists, psychology professors, research scientists, and many more ...

Therapists often wear many hats. And that’s just in their private practices. Many also teach, write, supervise students and give media interviews. They have families and many interests outside of psychology. “With 6 kids, ages 16 to ...

Houston Rockets rookie Royce White is a star in more ways than one. White says he is like everyone else. He enjoys going to the movies and listening to music. He was the No. 16 pick in the 2012 NBA draft, ...

In our monthly series, “Clinicians on the Couch,” therapists reveal the trials, triumphs and behind the scenes of being a therapist. They also share their stress-reducing tools and advice for leading a fulfilling life, among other fascinating tidbits. This ...

Research shows shift work has a negative effect on health, relationships, marriages and children, and increases rates of separation and divorce. When partners work different shifts there is often little face-to-face interaction. It becomes difficult to plan any family activities, ...

Our “Clinicians on the Couch” series gives readers a rare glimpse into the professional and personal lives of therapists. They reveal everything from what it's like to conduct therapy to how they cope with stress. This month ...

Read various website about how to combat the “Monday Blues” and you'll find pretty much the same advice in all of them: Get extra sleep Sunday night. Give yourself a jolt of cold water in your ...

In our monthly series clinicians are the ones who take the couch to give readers a glimpse into their lives. They reveal everything from the professional -- such as their biggest hurdle when conducting therapy -- to the personal ...

Ever wonder what clinicians really think about their work? How they navigate stressors? And the resources they recommend? In our monthly interview series, clinicians share slices from their professional and personal lives. They reveal the challenges and ...

Undeniably, sooner or later, we all have to deal with life’s realities -- those hard surprises and "unknowns" that can literally change everything in less than a nanosecond. Imagine you’ve just been fired. Many of us would react to this situation ...

Some professions have the power to change lives. For me being a writer has had a pivotal effect on every part of my life. Being a writer has helped me express my creativity and share my voice. It’s helped ...