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Psychology Feature Writer: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Introverted personality traits, psychological disorders, emotional cheating, and various mental health and wellness issues are covered in Psychology at Suite101.

Here, you'll find information about psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, seasonal affective disorder, phobias, & anxiety disorders. You can improve your love life by learning about the stages of love, addictive relationships, & marital affairs.

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And don't forget your body image & relationship to food! Psychology at Suite101 also has information about eating disorders, & emotional eating.


Feature Writer Articles in Psychology

How Much Do Family Therapists Make?
Family counselors earn less than psychologists or psychiatrists, but can still earn a good living! Certain factors affect how much money a relationship therapist earns.
How to Deal With Depression at Christmas
Christmas can be the worst time of year for people who are dealing with depression, but there are ways family members can cope with (and help) depressed loved ones.
Coping With Infidelity Over the Holidays
The holiday season isn't happy for couples coping with infidelity or other marriage problems. These ways to enjoy Christmas and Thanksgiving may help couples cope.
Psychologists Who Include Dogs in Counseling
Pet therapy includes psychologists who bring their pets (dogs, mostly) to counseling sessions with clients. Here are things to consider before combining dogs and therapy.
Depression Help for Stay-at-Home Moms
Some stay-at-home moms struggle with depressed feelings and emptiness. Here are specific ways to cope with problems full-time home-based mothers may face.


Contributing Articles in Psychology

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a famous ailment of the 21st century. The problem is not new but improvements in mental health have brought treating it to the fore.
How Does EMDR Work?
Trauma negatively influences how a person sees the world, themselves, and other people. Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprogramming gives victims hope for recovery.
Positive Thinking Won't Help You
New information from the Association for Psychological Science suggests that positive thinking doesn't help build self-esteem, but can actually make you feel worse.
Can Eating Chocolate Relieve Emotional Stress?
Chocoholics have long believed that eating chocolate - especially dark chocolate - can relieve stress. Now a small study from Switzerland confirms that belief.
What are the "Winter Blues?"
As the days get shorter, some people lose energy & motivation and slip into what is often called "the winter blues." The term for this is seasonal affective disorder.