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Quality on the Net: Many standards, no conclusive criteria
There have been a number of standards for determining the quality of a health or mental health Web site proposed over the years. Few of these standards have been formally implemented and there have been far too many uncoordinated efforts in this area. This article looks at the various standards to try and help consumers figure out what to look for in a quality health online resource.
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Science's Dirty Secret
This article describes a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) in September 1996 that illustrated how close researchers are (and how dependent they are) on the same pharmaceutical companies whose drugs they test. An eye opening article for anyone who believes there is no bias in drug research.
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Starting a New OnLine Support Group ^{Top Rated}
Step-by-step instructions and information about how to go about creating new support groups on the Internet from scratch
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Surviving and Thriving: Understanding Asian Americans' Experiences of Relationship Trauma
"Surviving and Thriving: Understanding Asian Americans’ Experiences of Relationship Trauma" by Dr. Leena Batra
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Telling the good from the bad: Factors to look for in evaluating research
There are a wealth of studies that are published everyday, some that come with their own press releases and PR campaign. Some you hear about on the evening news, while other just-as-important research collects dust in a peer-reviewed journal. What makes good research so good, and how can ordinary folks tell? This article delves into the differences between good, solid research studies, and poorly constructed, bad studies, and lets you know what to look for to tell the difference.
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The Carlat Report ^{Top Rated}
The Carlat Report is an eight-page monthly newsletter (in both print and online form) that provides clinically relevant, unbiased information on psychiatric practice. This newsletter is targeted toward psychiatric and mental health professionals. The newsletter receives no corporate funding, which allows a clear-eyed evaluation of all available treatments. A typical issue provides:
• A concise review of a current topic of interest
• An evaluation of treatment options, including prescription medications, OTCs, and psychotherapies
• An in-depth interview with a national expert on the issues topic
• Clinical wisdom culled from front-line clinicians ("Anecdotes from the Field")
• An intriguing snippet from the past ("Tales from the History of Psychiatry")


A regular one-year subscription, including both the printed newsletter and online access, is only $109. If at any time you are not satisfied, you can cancel your subscription and receive a full refund on unmailed issues.
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The Official Web Site of Dr. Nathaniel Branden
Discover some of Dr. Branden's most inspirational and informative work with free articles and essays, as well as details about his psychotherapy and consulting practices. Dr. Branden's entire book catalog and high quality audio downloads are also made availale for purchase.
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The Patient-Therapist Relationship: Choosing a Therapist
The relationship between the patient and his or her therapist is very important to the patient's well-being. There has to be a good rapport between the two. Like any good relationship, there must be a match.

This is Part 1 in a series of three articles on the patient-therapist relationship. The first part deals with how to choose amongst the kinds of therapists and mental health professionals available. The second part looks at professionalism within the patient-therapist relationship. The third part discusses knowing when to end a patient-therapist relationship.
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The Psych Central Report ^{Top Rated}
Psych Central's own monthly newsletter on mental health issues, relationship topics, and related news and information. Written by a team of dedicated individuals, this informative and entertaining newsletter is chock full of interesting articles from a number of different consumer and professional viewpoints. Also available as an email subscription (sign-up is available on the newsletter's index page).
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THE SEVEN WARNING SIGNS OF VOODOO SCIENCE ^{Top Rated}
Robert L. Park, Ph.D. and the Seven Warning Signs of Voodoo Science (Wikipedia article).
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The Transformational Power of Film — Using Movies in Therapy
This article, written by Birgit Wolz, Ph.D., MFT, describes cinematherapy (or film therapy). "In cinema therapy, clients are guided to use the psychological effects of film imagery, plot, music, etc. for insight, inspiration, emotional release or relief and natural change. This therapeutic modality is an innovative method based on traditional therapeutic principles, and on bibliotherapy, which has been practiced since the 1930s."
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This is a War
This website lists different forms of problems, issues and how to help deal with them.
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Thomas Szasz on the Medicalization of American life ^{Top Rated}
Thomas Szasz is featured in an in-depth July, 2000 interview with Reason magazine. An excellent read for anyone who is a fan or wants to learn more about Szasz.
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Tips for Safe Online Dating
A helpful article written by Dr. John Grohol about how to use online dating services safely and responsibly. Offers specific tips for how to approach online dating, communicating safely with interested others, setting up the first date, and feeling comforable and safe throughout the entire process. A must-read for anyone new to this area.
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TLC Stress Management ^{Top Rated}
Interesting articles on stress management in business and the connection between stress and health
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Top 10 Myths about Mental Health
An article descriving the top 10 common myths about mental health and mental disorders.
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Treatment manuals
Manuals for empirically validated treatments
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Web 2.0: Consistency, Relevancy and Reliability
What is tagging? Would it help to have everything on the Internet searchable from the homepage is it on at that present time? Dr. John talks about tagging, and the Web 2.0--if you are interested in the Internet and computers, tag this article for reading.
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What Is Normal Sexuality in Marriage?
Desire problems are the most frequent complaint of couples entering sex therapy. They are also often the unspoken complaint of couples entering relationship therapy.
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Why Doesn't He/She Listen?
An article about the different ways that men and women communicate (or fail to communicate effectively) in a relationship.
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Why don't current psychotherapy licensing regulations work?
An article examining the current problems and historical perspective of pscyhotherapy licensing regulations in the United States and why they are ineffective and largely useless in either protecting the public, or ensuring any type of minimal compentency in psychotherapy. The article also offers suggestions for change.
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