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Confined or Not? Reflections on Disability, Language, and Microaggression March 15, 2012 . 8 Comments
I first met Milton when I had my law office downtown about 20 years ago. He was selling flowers and dispensing good cheer to passersby on a street corner on my way to and from the courthouse. ... Read More
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Depression One Year After Heart Attack Increases Premature Death March 15, 2012 . 7 Comments
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 ... Read More
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‘Protecting’ Your Spouse or Partner When One of You Has Cancer January 27, 2012 . 4 Comments
“Sam” and “Ellen” have been married for 42 years. They have had a good life together. They’ve raised 4 children and have 11 grandchildren. They’ve had their ups and downs but ... Read More
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Internet Therapy Helps Individuals with Tinnitus January 24, 2012 . 5 Comments
Tinnitus is a disabling condition that causes an individual to perceive sounds that are not present. Over 10% of the population suffers with this condition, with nearly 2% of the entire ... Read More
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Orally Disintegrating Risperdal Improves Compliance January 24, 2012 . No Comments
Compliance with an attending physician’s prescriptions is a strong predictor of a positive outcome. For patients with severe schizophrenia, mistrust of doctors and medications is often ... Read More
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Anxiety and Asthma in Children January 17, 2012 . No Comments
Somewhat surprisingly, anxiety disorders are the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric condition in children and adolescents. As many as 20% of young people experience some degree of anxiety. ... Read More
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Suicide Risk Factors and Warning Signs January 16, 2012 . 11 Comments
Suicide, or the intentional ending of one’s life, is a topic that often causes significant anxiety to both professionals and the general public. Often, knowing some of the key risk factors ... Read More
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Illness-Related Depression in Parents May Disrupt Family Functioning January 13, 2012 . 8 Comments
Parents who struggle with a chronic illness are at increased risk for mental health challenges, particularly depression. Adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), a degenerative neurological ... Read More
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Swearing Can Distance People When You Need Them the Most December 8, 2011 . 17 Comments
Swearing, an almost involuntary behavior for some, is a phenomenon that has received little attention from researchers. Studies have been conducted on the effects of swearing on pain, suggesting ... Read More
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Skills Based Interventions Prove Effective for Youth with Chronic Illness December 4, 2011 . 5 Comments
Living with a chronic illness is challenging at any age, but can be especially daunting, physically and psychologically, for teens. “For adolescents and young adults (AYAs), the ongoing ... Read More
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Web-Based Therapy Helps Parents of Children with Brain Injuries November 15, 2011 . 5 Comments
Live coaching is a technique that is helpful to parents of children who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In the traditional setting, live coaching is conducted with the ... Read More
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Mindfully Approaching Pain: The Way Through May Just be the Way Out August 3, 2011 . 5 Comments
“Oh, my aching body!” You’ve heard this exclamation – or something like it – many times, probably in television commercials advertising the latest miracle pill or cream ... Read More