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- 7 Signs You Grew Up With Childhood Emotional Neglect
- The Dysfunctional Ways a Family Protects a Narcissist
- Wait. Was That…Sexual Grooming!?!
- 3 Sneaky Techniques Covert Narcissists Use to Disarm and Demean You
- Wait, Was That... Sexual Grooming!?!
- 10 Signs You're Putting Other People on Pedestals
J U S T P U B L I S H E D
I’d Rather Have a Heart Attack Than Meditate
The last Quick Fix column was about how to respond when someone says, “That’s just the way I am.” Well, maybe I don’t want a full blown heart attack, the kind that hurts, ...
Best of Our Blogs: July 25, 2017
I attended a class called Mindful Stress Mastery and it was completely full.
How To Treat Chronic Pain Without Opioids
Chronic pain is defined as any prolonged pain that lasts more than 12 weeks.
The Diet for Depression
While there has been some research in the past suggesting a link between diet and depression, Professor Felice Jacka of Deakin University in Australia has completed a truly revolutionary study ...
Domestic Violence: Anger and Abuse
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed the murders of women in 18 states from 2003 to 2014, finding a total of 10,018 deaths.
CBT Technique: Using the Triple Column Technique to Change Your Thoughts To Change Your Life!Â
One of the cornerstones of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is to help individuals identify their negative and irrational ways of thinking. Cognitive Errors, also known as Cognitive Distortions, are unhealthy thinking habits that lead to most common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and ...
Want To Be Happier? The Problem Might Be Hedonic Adaptation
The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus advised, “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the ...
I’m a Psychoanalyst—and Here’s Why I Love It
Some of you might be surprised to see an entire issue of The Carlat Psychiatry Report devoted to psychoanalysis.
Life Lessons Children Learn When They’re Not Happy All the Time
You and your child don’t have to agree on everything.
Book Review: The Transformative Power of Ten Minutes
How much can we accomplish in ten minutes.
Childhood Sexual Shame and its Effect on Your Adult Sexuality
It may be controversial, but I’m grateful for the YouTube videos showing parents telling their children about sex for the very first time. Watching the children’s reactions to hearing about ...
More Than Just Talk: How Psychotherapy Can Help Rewire the Brain
The human brain is constantly changing.
Riding a Bicycle Can Make You a Better Driver
Want to be a good driver. Spend a lot of time driving.
The Origins of Perfectionism—and 4 Tips to Manage It
In the previous article, we looked at the four most common perfectionistic tendencies.
Shifting Perspective on Bipolar Medication Weight Gain
Jake and his parents arrive early for their appointment with a list of concerns to review in our limited time together.
Forgiveness: Why You Should Consider It and How to Forgive
A gift to yourself The idea of forgiveness makes many people shout, Never!.
Be Your Own Hero
Linda: We live in a world in which people are defined and identified and even valued in accordance to the groups to which they belong.
Who Really Has The Eating Disorder?
Are you a food pusher.
Lean On Me
I’m not the strongest person I know, but I’m as strong as I need to be if you need me to be there for you.
Today I Love This Cooler Weather
Today I love this cooler weather that makes me remember summer in other places like Newfoundland.
Why Settle for Enough When You Can Have More?
As some of you here may recall, at the start of each year I like to set an intention – a focus, if you will, for the year ahead.
Postpartum Depression Vs Grief: A guest Post by Dr. Julie Bindeman
In last week’s post I wrote about the limitations of current postpartum depression screening guidelines.
Online Speech Therapy Can Be as Effective as In-Person Treatment
Rehabilitation services delivered over the Internet and through other telecommunication networks allow health care professionals to reach more patients in need, but there has been some concern that so-called telerehabilitation […]
Neuroticism May Help Some People Live Longer
A new study provides an interesting perspective as investigators discovered a long-term tendency toward a negative emotional state may reduce the risk of death for individuals who report being in […]
Smarts May Be No Barrier to Stereotyping
New York University researchers discovered people with higher cognitive abilities are more likely to learn and apply social stereotypes. However, in a series of experiments, investigators discovered that those with […]
In Animal Study, High Fat Diet in Pregnancy Ups Risk of Mental Health Issues in Offspring
New research suggests a healthy diet during pregnancy is good for the mother and also her offspring. Researchers from the Oregon Health and Science University tested the effect of a […]
fMRI, EEG Tests May Detect Consciousness in Severe TBI Patients
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG) may detect consciousness in ICU patients with severe traumatic brain injuries when a standard bedside neurological exam comes up short, according to […]
Parents Need to Step Up to Reduce Teen Drinking
A new Australian study reveals that more can and should be done to curb the drinking habits of teens. And, parents should lead the way as the parental influence is […]
