Category: Cultural & Social Issues
The Good Therapy Blog
January 7th, 2010 |
In my first blog-post last month I wrote about my work as a sex therapist, and how “talking about sex” can help us to heal memories and repair and strengthen relationships. Many of the responses I’ve received have been about addiction to sex (especially internet pornography) and the devastating effect it has on committed relationships, or on the ability to form intimate relationships.
Internet overuse can be compared to alcoholism, drug addiction, or compulsive... Read More
January 7th, 2010 |
As the financial and emotional costs of depression and other mental health concerns become more prominent throughout the United States and around the world, the understanding of why people may not seek treatment, or may receive inadequate services, is becoming more important as well. A recent discussion in the Wall Street Journal looks at two studies focusing on startling statistics for those with mental health... Read More
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January 5th, 2010 |
While the conscientious objectors working at a Pennyslvania mental health institution made their moves to uncover deplorable conditions over half a century ago, recent interest in their stories has shown that the issue of the treatment of those with mental health concerns is still relevant within the therapy and psychology communities, and among the public itself. A group of men working at the facility exposed an environment devoid of psychotherapy,... Read More
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January 1st, 2010 |
As one of the world's leading developing economies, India has been under intense global pressure and scrutiny in recent years as it attempts to improve the quality of life for its citizens. But mental health services such as therapy and counseling are still lacking on an enormous scale, according to recent reports from some of the industry's leading professionals in the field. Citing numbers as low as four thousand psychiatrists country-wide, the reports note that many citizens,... Read More
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January 1st, 2010 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Summary
In England, as with most parts of the world, stress has taken a decidedly central role in the lives of millions of people, and recent turmoil within the financial markets has created substantial sources of worry and emotional difficulty among the population. As the New Year approaches, many are likely to focus their resolutions on handling debt-related issues, though efforts to promote a greater sense of inner peace and well-being may... Read More
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December 31st, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Summary
The choices that people make, whether they're major decisions with the potential to have a considerable impact on daily life or are less heavily weighted, play major roles in the psychological environment, and can greatly influence mood and well-being. Efforts to understand why people make the choices they do have been central to psychology and psychotherapy for some time, and many studies have been performed in relation to the inquiry. Recently, a... Read More
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December 30th, 2009 |
Mental health has been cited time and again as one of the most pressing concerns among veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and many veterans struggle to afford the costs of psychotherapy and related care, or find themselves faced with substantial waiting times for ultimately inadequate counseling and therapy services. Those close to Stanford University, however, can take advantage of the recently-established... Read More
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December 30th, 2009 |
New laws set to take effect this January are presenting problems for scores of employers across the country. Requiring that companies offer access to psychotherapy, counseling, and other types of mental health treatments on a basis as open and comprehensive as regular medical care, the laws have led some businesses to cut mental health coverage altogether. A grocery chain primarily operating in Wisconsin recently made such a move,... Read More
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December 30th, 2009 |
Hospitals focused on providing mental health services are typically understood as being safe havens, places where those requiring treatment can feel secure within their environment. But sometimes, such hospitals can pose threats to clients, as was the case recently at a psychiatric hospital in Montreal, Canada. Three fires were set to the facility, and while nobody was reportedly evacuated, many were faced with alarm and heavy amounts of smoke. The incident may help authorities improve safety measures in institutional... Read More
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December 26th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Summary
Health insurance is something that can cause significant financial burdens for some policy holders, but most are able to justify the costs of monthly pay-outs by feeling secure in the knowledge that if they need medical help, they'll be able to acquire and afford it. Such security has been diminishing lately, however, as many insurers attempt to cut their own costs by denying coverage to those with preexisting medical conditions or whose cost of care is deemed to become too great. The... Read More
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December 25th, 2009 |
The massacre at the United States Army base in Fort Hood this November has been responsible for a great deal of disappointment and sadness, though efforts to provide personnel and their families with qualified therapists and counselors have been considerable. As many of those affected by the shootings note, the holidays present a particular emotional challenge that can be difficult to overcome, even with the help of psychotherapy and other mental health services. As... Read More
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December 25th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Summary
Many people, even those who may not particularly enjoy their jobs, are nevertheless able to feel a sense of self-worth and meaning from the process of producing a good or service that is of use to other people. In fact, several studies have suggested that returning to work on a volunteer basis after retirement can have a significantly positive impact on mental health, as employees-–no matter their field--tend to feel more involved and valued by others when devoting their time to work. That's why there is a growing concern among the nation's therapists and other... Read More
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December 24th, 2009 |
Opportunities to give to charities and various good causes seem especially ample around the holiday season, and while many organizations and efforts with truly good intentions exist, others may operate with less than admirable ethics. The threat to personal well-being on the part of givers presented by such fraudulent charities has caused some to suggest that confidence in charitable giving may drop, causing decreases in philanthropy and a rising distrust of honest organizations. As... Read More
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December 24th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Summary
The elderly population represents one of the most at-risk age groups for depression, as the occurrence of medical health issues along with potential declines in socialization present ample opportunities for emotional and mental difficulties. Treating depression among the elderly is an important issue within the mental health fields, but prevention is often seen as a more effective and desirable route. Working precisely on the prevention of mental health concerns in elderly clients, a study based... Read More
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