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Animal-Assisted Therapy: Does It Work with Stuffed Animals?
Integrating live animals into the therapeutic process has been gaining recognition as a viable and effective approach in a clinical setting. Equine-assisted therapy is a widely popular ... Read More
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Does Discrimination Lead to Substance Abuse?
People who are discriminated against cope with that discrimination in various ways. Although some cope adaptively and use strategies that are constructive and empowering when they are faced ... Read More
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Do You Take Zyprexa? Doctors Advise Regular Blood Work
The first generation of antipsychotic medications, known as the typical antipsychotics, has demonstrated great effectiveness in treating a variety of mental health issues. Schizophrenia ... Read More
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How to Get Children to Open Up About Sexual Abuse
One of the reasons many children do not tell anyone about being sexually abused is because they fear that their loved ones will not believe them. Often, their abuser is a friend or family ... Read More
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Studies Show Klonopin and Xanax May Impair Immune System
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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Guilt May Fuel the Impulse to Injure Oneself
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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Extended-Release Luvox May Ease Obsessive Behavior
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?
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
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
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
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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The Culture of ‘Hooking Up’ and Depression Among Teens
The term “hook up” is one modern way individuals, especially young people, refer to casual-sex encounters. Teenagers who are sexually active, but not in romantic relationships, may ... Read More
