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Does Pain Empathy Increase Disability in People with Chronic Pain? July 3, 2012 . 10 Comments
People who experience chronic pain often require emotional and physical support. Many pain clients need assistance completing activities of daily living and require help tending to ordinary ... Read More
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Is Depression a Preventable Condition? June 29, 2012 . 8 Comments
Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions in the world. Major depressive disorder (MDD) impairs an individual’s ability to function on many levels. The ... Read More
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More Efforts Needed to Encourage Veterans to Seek Depression Treatment June 28, 2012 . 11 Comments
The rate of depression among veterans has increased significantly in recent years. Veterans who have returned from combat situations are likely to experience a number of physical and psychological ... Read More
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New Study Compares Sexual Predator Assessment Tools June 27, 2012 . 9 Comments
The three most commonly used tools to assess the recidivism of a sexually violent predator (SVP) are the Static-99, the Minnesota Sex Offender Screening Tool, Revised (MnSOST-R), and the ... Read More
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Past Experiences Influence Therapeutic Alliance June 26, 2012 . 6 Comments
One of the primary goals of successful therapy is the formation of a meaningful and strong therapeutic alliance. This bond between the therapist and client is essential for creating an ... Read More
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Acculturative Stress Diminishes Mental Health Gains in Minority Teenagers June 26, 2012 . 5 Comments
Acculturative stress is a term used to describe psychological distress that arises from cultural conditions, such as poor socioeconomic environments or living in violent communities. Immigrant ... Read More
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The Delicate Balance of Religion and Therapy June 26, 2012 . 8 Comments
Religion has been shown to be a stabilizing factor for mental well-being. Research has demonstrated that people who have religious beliefs tend to have better mental health, physical health, ... Read More
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Therapist-Adolescent Conflict and Communication Styles June 25, 2012 . 5 Comments
Adolescents rarely seek psychological help on their own. More often than not, they are encouraged to seek a psychologist or therapist by family members, friends, or teachers. When teenagers ... Read More
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Communicating-Building Therapy for Autism Helps Children and Teachers June 20, 2012 . 3 Comments
One of the core deficits found in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is initiating joint attention (IJA). IJA is a skill that is learned at a very early age and one that children ... Read More
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How Customer Aggression Affects Service Representatives June 19, 2012 . 5 Comments
Customer service representatives (CSRs) are charged with interacting with customers throughout their workdays. These encounters can be pleasurable but can also be highly stressful for CSRs. ... Read More
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New Study Assesses Mental Health of Medical Students June 18, 2012 . 4 Comments
The medical profession can be a highly stressful one. Medical doctors and mental health doctors must address difficult situations every day. They often encounter crisis situations and must ... Read More
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Training Recruiters Improves Employment of Those with Learning Disabilities June 15, 2012 . 5 Comments
Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can present multiple challenges for individuals. People with IDDs can have difficulty finding appropriate housing, health care, and even ... Read More