The High Family Costs of Traveling for Work
With the advent of easy plane travel, many larger businesses have grown to include regional, national, and even international customers or work sites. While our national economy now counts on the companies that make cars, bank, drill, grow, or publish around the world, the people who work at the higher levels of these industries find their jobs are not done just at their desks, no matter how amazingly connected they are electronically. Business relationships, decisions, and inspections can’t be built or done without physically being on-site, and long distance and extended travel are part of the... Read More
Depression and dysphoria, which is a negative mood state that does not meet the clinical threshold of depression, impact social and interpersonal functioning. Research has shown that people with 
Losing a family member to suicide is extremely painful. No matter how old the deceased is, suicide carries with it confusion, questions, and stigma. The surviving family members can feel 
Been lied to lately? Our natural tendencies to deceive are deeply embedded throughout our social experiences. Most of our lies are not geared toward outright deception (that's a different topic) but toward subtly exaggerating truths and opinions in our own favor. For those of us seeking more truth in our relationships, we are confronted with the near impossibility of measuring the honesty we offer others or desire from them. Our portrayal of self to others is a constantly moving target. No sooner do we post a status update to friends, than we are tasked with somehow hiding those words from friends... 
Religion has been shown to be a protective factor against many negative behaviors. For adolescents who are at increased risk for engaging in destructive coping mechanisms, such as drug and alcohol use, risky sexual activity, and self-harm, strong religious affiliation can serve as a shield against such pressures. But for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) teens, religion can increase the risk for hazardous behaviors. According to a new study conducted by Mark L. Hatzenbuehler of the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University in New York, teens that live in communities... 
Dressing up can take extra effort, but it also feels good, especially if you receive extra compliments. A new study suggests what many women have experienced: dressing in nicer clothes makes you feel better.
According to a recent news release, one study has shown that women who are depressed or sad are more likely to wear baggy tops, jeans, and a sweatshirt or jumper. Women who are happy or positive are more likely to wear a favorite dress, jewelry, and jeans. These clothing choices seem to mean that women who are feeling down put less effort into what they’re wearing, and women who are in... 
Suicide is a leading cause of non-natural death among older veterans. Rates of suicide among veterans are nearly double that of the general population. Many veterans struggle with mental health problems, including 
It is common for people who have suffered a heart attack (myocardial infarction [MI]) to become depressed. Quality of life, physical health, and income can be drastically affected. Surviving a heart attack can require that people change many things about their previous way of life. Giving up things that they enjoyed, whether they were good or bad, can lead to 
Psychological well-being is measured by looking at a number of different emotional conditions. Depression and anxiety decrease well-being, while feelings of control and self-esteem can increase an individual’s overall well-being. People who have AIDS/HIV must address not only the physical symptoms of the illness, but also the psychological side effects caused by the stigma associated with AIDS/HIV. Although there has been much progress dispelling the myths about AIDS/HIV over the past decade, there still exists some 
One form of treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) is acute phase 
Are you moving through the day on autopilot? Do you sometimes feel as if life is passing you by? Do you find yourself reacting to situations, events, and people with anger and frustration? If you responded yes to any of these questions you’re not alone.
Many of us will face challenging situations in our lives that make us want to retreat from life or lash out at the world. Some of these situations will be life changing, and some of it will be the small stuff.
I actually experienced living on autopilot last week as I was driving to the office. I was coasting along, following my normal route... 
Perfectionism and depression have been shown to be closely related, with perfectionism being a predictor of depressive symptoms. In a 
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American families love their pets. “With over 77 million dogs and 93 million cats in the United States alone (62% of U.S. households own a pet, with spending exceeding $45 billion annually), it is clear that pets are both ubiquitous and important entities,” said Allen R. McConnell of Miami University and lead author of a study examining the psychological benefits of pet ownership. “Moreover, it is commonly assumed that pets can play a significant social role in people’s lives.” Often people are encouraged to get a pet after experiencing the death of a loved one. Older adults who... 
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According to a new study led by Iris B. Mauss of the University of Denver, people who put a heavy value on happiness are lonelier than those who don’t. Until now, most research suggested that happiness has tremendous benefits on overall quality of life. “Indeed, growing evidence suggests that happy people have more friends, more occupational success, and live longer and healthier lives than do less-happy people,” said Mauss. “So what could be wrong with wanting to be happy?” She pointed out that people who place significant emphasis on achieving happiness may forget to interact with... 
