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Does Hypnosis Work for Mental Health Issues? February 16, 2013 . 37 Comments
Hypnosis has long been fodder for television shows and stand-up acts, and most people are familiar with hypnotists who claim to be able to make anyone do anything while under hypnosis. ... Read More
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Core Mindfulness in Dialectical Behavior Therapy February 15, 2013 . 10 Comments
As discussed in the overview of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the first of the four primary DBT modules is core mindfulness. Derived largely from Eastern zen philosophies and Western ... Read More
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Music to Heal the Mind, Heart, and Body January 29, 2013 . 16 Comments
Humans have been making music ever since they realized that tapping two sticks together could create an engaging beat. Music can foster feelings of joy, unleash our creativity, and is often ... Read More
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People Really Do Mellow with Age January 28, 2013 . 7 Comments
Contrary to what we may think, getting older is actually not all that bad. There may be financial and emotional challenges, and health conditions may change the way we live. But according ... Read More
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Lance Armstrong, Doping, and Why Athletes Risk It All January 20, 2013 . 11 Comments
In a highly anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey, famed cyclist Lance Armstrong has finally come clean about the allegations of doping that have haunted him for much of his unparalleled ... Read More
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Distress Tolerance in Dialectical Behavior Therapy January 17, 2013 . 12 Comments
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) distress tolerance skills address the tendency of some individuals to experience negative emotions as overwhelming and unbearable. People with a low tolerance ... Read More
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Feeling Safe in an Unsafe Neighborhood Can Decrease Psychological Stress January 14, 2013 . 5 Comments
Perceptions of safety affect a person’s psychological state. If someone feels threatened or fearful, they may have increased levels of anxiety. If someone feels safe and protected, they ... Read More
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Claustrophobia: the Fear of Being Trapped January 13, 2013 . 8 Comments
Most people have experienced brief periods of anxiety while riding in an elevator, stuck in the midst of a large and tight crowd, or even while playing hide-and-seek. But for people with ... Read More
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The Pain of Undiagnosed ADHD in Adult Relationships January 7, 2013 . 23 Comments
Editor’s note: Melissa Orlov, LLC, is a marriage consultant who specializes in working with couples impacted by ADHD. She is the author of the award-winning book, The ADHD Effect ... Read More
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Stress Reactivity is Unique in Borderline Personality Disorder January 5, 2013 . 11 Comments
The way in which a person reacts to stress can reveal a lot about their psychological state. Some theories exist that suggest that people with borderline personality (BPD) have an impaired ... Read More
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Excoriation: What Is It and Why Is It in the DSM-5? December 23, 2012 . 38 Comments
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders serves as the “bible” of mental health practitioners, who rely on it to match diagnostic criteria with behaviors. The American ... Read More
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Loved Ones with Cancer: Celebrating Their Last Holiday Season December 17, 2012 . 5 Comments
Nicole is 16, and Ethan is 14. Their father, Jack, has battled brain cancer for the past two years. Jack was told recently that further treatment had a less than 10% chance of being successful. ... Read More