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Are Women Really More Emotional Than Men? April 30, 2012 . 13 Comments
Women have been stereotypically defined as being more emotional than men. In popular culture, women are depicted as being more emotionally volatile, often erupting into fits of sadness, ... Read More
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Dealing with Mental Health Issues During the Summer
April 30, 2012 .
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For children, teens, and college students, summertime is associated with freedom from school and positive emotions. However, summer can also be a time where certain mental health issues ... Read More
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Finding ‘Nemo’ April 27, 2012 . 6 Comments
Have you seen the movie? There are a lot of parenting situations in it that we can relate to. The main one that I see is with Marlin and Nemo. Nemo has a short fin and his dad is very protective ... Read More
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Applied Relaxation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effectively Reduce Anxiety April 26, 2012 . 6 Comments
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used approach to treat symptoms of general anxiety disorder (GAD). The goal of CBT is to help an individual be more tolerant of their worrying ... Read More
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Wedding Season Stress: Why Is Wedding Planning so Stressful? April 25, 2012 . 10 Comments
The word bridezilla has become an oft-used part of our lexicon, and many people who have never been married are confused by the panic and stress that seems to surround wedding planning. ... Read More
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Haldol and Traumatic Brain Injury April 24, 2012 . 6 Comments
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a uniquely challenging medical condition. Repair of the physical, emotional, and cognitive damage is a long and often grueling process. In the wake ... Read More
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The Importance of Attachment in Early Caregiving April 19, 2012 . 6 Comments
Your social life, the quality of it, was wired into your gray matter by the age of 3, according to current thinking on child development. After a minute of contemplating that statement, ... Read More
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Natural Remedies for PMS and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
April 19, 2012 .
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Most women have experienced some symptom of premenstrual discomfort at one point or another—whether it be bloating, aches and pains, breast tenderness, fatigue, tension, headaches, or ... Read More
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She’s Pregnant, I’m Not: When Sisters or Friends Spill the News April 17, 2012 . 22 Comments
“Guess what?” your best couple friends ask when you’ve just sat down at an elegant restaurant. “We have an announcement. Guess who’s not having wine?” You and your partner are ... Read More
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Autism and Flight Risk: Five Ways to Keep Your Child Safe
April 17, 2012 .
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One of the most difficult parts of raising a child with autism is the fear of losing them. For my son, the combination of intelligence, impulsivity, and an inability to comprehend danger ... Read More
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Celexa April 16, 2012 . No Comments
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common condition that results in abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. According to the Mayo Clinic, IBS develops more ... Read More
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Probation Officers Often Distort Risk Assessment for Mentally Ill Offenders April 16, 2012 . 10 Comments
Probation officers assume a large level of responsibility for the offenders in their care and the community at large. They are responsible for monitoring criminal offenders and assessing ... Read More
