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Part I: Relationship Money Matters July 13, 2011 . 11 Comments
Modern marriage as an institution is no longer primarily a financial arrangement agreed upon by parents, as has been the case historically in nearly all cultures. And yet money and financial ... Read More
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Should You Attend a Friend’s Wedding Even If Your Heart Says “No”? July 12, 2011 . 19 Comments
Yesterday Ellen walked into my office looking annoyed and confused. “I don’t know what to do. Robin invited me to her wedding and I don’t want to go, but I think I should. It’s ... Read More
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Children’s Response to Stress May Determine Their Personality Types July 11, 2011 . 8 Comments
A new study identifies “dove” and “hawk” personalities in children based on their hormonal reaction to stress. Doves tend to be more cautious while hawks act in more aggressive ... Read More
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Experts Explain How Words Can Heal July 10, 2011 . 9 Comments
Amanda Enayati, a contributor to CNN, received a life altering diagnosis, and found herself compelled to write about it. Realizing months later the therapeutic effect of the writing, she ... Read More
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Study Underscores Importance of Support for Caregivers of Mentally July 6, 2011 . 7 Comments
New information reveals the importance of support for those caring for people with mental health challenges. Family-to-Family (FTF) is a 12 week support program that is available to people ... Read More
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Stressful Environment May Increase Lung Damage in Children June 28, 2011 . 7 Comments
According to a new study from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, children who are exposed to high stress environments experience higher levels ... Read More
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Panic May be Delayed after Stressful Event June 23, 2011 . 8 Comments
New research suggests that stressful events may cause delayed increase in panic symptoms. Because the effect of stress on panic symptoms has not been studied extensively, researchers wanted ... Read More
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College Students Report Stress Affects Academic Performance June 21, 2011 . 11 Comments
Researchers at both Columbia University and the University of San Diego conducted a study to determine how stress negatively affects academic performance and enrollment. They were inspired ... Read More
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Does Socioeconomic Status Determine Happiness? June 16, 2011 . 7 Comments
For years, experts have cited the negative effects of economic disparity, particularly on those in the lowest income brackets. Now, new research suggests that there is a psychological ... Read More
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Increase in Veterans Reporting Mental Health Issues May 19, 2011 . 14 Comments
A new report suggests nearly half of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans have symptoms of mental health issues. The data, which was collected from the Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals, ... Read More
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Could 10 Days on a Mediterranean Diet Improve Your Mood? May 17, 2011 . 18 Comments
What I am about to say should come as no surprise to most people: what we eat affects our emotions, as well as our bodies. Yet, many of us go through our days consuming things with a considerable ... Read More
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What’s Your Hurry? The Healing Powers of Patience May 16, 2011 . 9 Comments
How poor are they who have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees. -William Shakespeare Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. -Titus Maccius Plautus Patience is ... Read More
