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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
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Why Are Familiar Faces Unfamiliar to People with Schizophrenia?
Some of the symptoms of schizophrenia include delusions, mood fluctuations, and impaired social functioning. One of the reasons social interactions are challenging for people with schizophrenia ... Read More
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How Accurate Are Parental Reports Regarding Children’s Emotional States?
One of the most common methods for assessing the behavioral and emotional state of a child is a parental report. This type of evaluation usually comprises a parent’s observation and evaluation ... Read More
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The Impact of Childhood Abuse on Women’s Adult Relationships
Children who have been victims of maltreatment can develop emotion regulation problems that affect many areas of their lives. Some survivors of abuse can experience symptoms of posttraumatic ... Read More
