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Studies Show Klonopin and Xanax May Impair Immune System October 16, 2012 . 16 Comments
The benzodiazepines are a class of drugs typically prescribed for the treatment of anxiety or chronic seizure. They work by slowing the electrical activity in the brain, resulting in a ... Read More
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Should Marriage Come with an Expiration Date? October 15, 2012 . 10 Comments
Marriages aren’t like fine wines. They are not harvested in vineyards and they do not always get better with age. However, many marriages far exceed any expiration date. According to ... Read More
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Sports Fan Violence: It’s No Game October 14, 2012 . 2 Comments
Sports generally are viewed as harmless pursuits, a source of social interaction and bonding, exercise, and stress relief. But in recent years, highly publicized incidents of fan violence ... Read More
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When Children Reject, Disrespect, and Disappoint October 12, 2012 . 11 Comments
A client recently described how thrilling it was to take her daughter to see the Broadway musical Annie. She recalled that her mother took her to see it when she was a child, and it ... Read More
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Guilt May Fuel the Impulse to Injure Oneself October 12, 2012 . 5 Comments
Nonsuicidal self-injuries (NSSI) are believed to be inflicted as a method of coping with distressing emotions. People who cut, burn, or otherwise harm themselves may do so in an attempt ... Read More
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Cheating and Concealing: An Evolutionary Perspective of Betrayal
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Many mental health professionals consider the three “A’s”—addiction, affairs, and abuse—sufficient reason to leave a partner. This blog addresses lower-level offenses related ... Read More
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Extended-Release Luvox May Ease Obsessive Behavior October 11, 2012 . No Comments
Obsessive compulsion (OCD) can begin with obsessive, irrational thoughts and fears. These irrational thoughts are followed by ritualistic actions, such as repetitive hand washing, door ... Read More
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Is Cyber Bullying More Harmful Than Traditional Bullying? October 9, 2012 . 24 Comments
Cyber bullying has become more common with advances in technology. Messages can be posted on social networking websites, and pictures can be downloaded, altered, and made available to the ... Read More
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Older Adults Using Lexapro for Generalized Anxiety October 9, 2012 . 2 Comments
Generalized anxiety (GAD) is the most commonly diagnosed form of anxiety among adults. Symptoms of GAD include excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life. For younger adults, ... Read More
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School Counselors Do Whatever It Takes to Provide Play Therapy October 9, 2012 . 5 Comments
Play therapy is widely recognized as an effective therapeutic approach for children who are unable or unwilling to communicate their psychological distress. Elementary-aged children represent ... Read More
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Addressing Borderline Personality with Antidepressants October 4, 2012 . No Comments
A study sponsored by the University of Chicago will test the effectiveness of Lexapro (escitalopram), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), in the treatment of borderline personality ... Read More
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Does Reality TV Influence Our Perception of Romance? October 4, 2012 . 8 Comments
Reality television programs are anything but real. Shows that depict romantic relationships or the pursuit thereof—such as The Bachelor and Real Housewives—reveal fantasy lives filled ... Read More
