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DSM-IV Psychological Disorders
Psychological disorders range from personality disorders to sleep disorders. Here's a complete list of the 16 DSM-IV mental illnesses, plus brief definitions. more...
Types of Psychological Disorders
Psychological disorders range from personality disorders to sleep disorders. Here's a complete list of the 16 DSM-IV mental illnesses, plus brief definitions. more...
Natural Ways to Ease Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting. Here are 6 natural ways to cope with chronic health problems. more...
Creative Ways to Cope With Pain
The mind-body connection can be as powerful as prescription medication when you have chronic pain. These 6 ways to cope can increase your feelings of well-being & health. more...
The Qualities of a Beautiful Woman
Life coach and relationship expert Meredith Haberfeld shares six easy, effective ways to be a beautiful woman - and none involve losing weight or cosmetic surgery. more...
Evaluating Psychological Research
We see "Scientists Discover Key to Mental Health" & other new research findings daily. Here's how to tell the difference between good & bad psychological research. more...
Psychologist Roger Hock explains how obsessive-compulsive behavior can be related to unmet goals. What happens when we don't achieve our goals as quickly as we'd like? more...
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By: Rebecca Turner
For centuries, theories of sleep and dreaming was a dark area of research. Scientists thought the sleeping brain was inactive and "dead to the world".... more...
Therapy and medication can be costly and prohibitive for some. For the garden variety mild depression, many individuals are turning to a self-directed treatment approach. more...
By: Carl Hayes
When the mind feels stressed and clogged with thoughts, the effects on the body can be adverse. Taking time out to do nothing can have wondrous health benefits. more...
By: Carl Hayes
The UK has never had higher levels of work-based stress and depression. In order to counter this, the nation has to find a way to be happy in its work. more...
Basic Concepts in Crisis Theory
Crisis is not a mental illness, but without proper crisis intervention techniques, it is a possible outcome. more...
A Brief History of Inkblot Tests
Though the Rorschach inkblot test is the most widely known form of inkblot testing, the concept behind it dates back to the 15th century. more...
Psychology of Stem Cell Donation
By: John O'Connor
Voluntary bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell donations take place with related or unrelated donors. What are the motivations and pressures behind this altruistic act? more...
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