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Conflict with Friends and Family Impairs Teens’ Social Functioning
It is normal for adolescents to conflict with family members, especially parents. In fact, this transition from obedient, caring, and emotionally attached child to sometimes distant, moody, ... Read More
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Antidepressants for Major Depression and High Suicide Risk: Paxil vs. Wellbutrin
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health problem with both psychological and physical effects. Someone diagnosed with depression may have strong feelings of sadness or a loss ... Read More
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Motivated by Fear: Exploring How Negative Feedback Influences Performance
Fear can be a strong motivator. People who are afraid of living in poverty may be motivated to pursue any career option in order to avoid financial destitution. In a similar way, individuals ... Read More
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Are Psychologists Happy in Their Jobs?
Psychologists are exposed to many stressors that could cause them to have a negative outlook on their careers. Dealing with long hours, extensive paperwork, and insurance companies can ... Read More
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Breaking the Cycle of Blurred Parental Boundaries
Destructive parentification is a behavior in which a parent transfers the emotional or physical responsibility of parenting to their child. Some parents turn to their children for emotional ... Read More
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What Are the Best Ways to Increase Therapy Attendance?
According to a new study conducted by Mary Oldham of the Department of Psychology at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, offering clients their choice of appointment time ... Read More
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Attachment Styles Impact Well-Being in Older Adults
As people age, they face challenges that they may never have experienced before. Loss of friends due to death, loss of independence as a result of diminished income, and loss of physical ... Read More
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Nicotine Withdrawal Induces Panic Response
Individuals addicted to nicotine can exhibit unique responses when they are deprived of a cigarette. Many people report being anxious, snappy, or moody when they try to quit smoking. All ... Read More
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Friends Influence Bulimic Behavior and Body Image but Not Dieting in Teen Girls
Adolescent girls are among the most vulnerable for issues that relate to body image. They are assaulted with unrealistic images and unachievable ideals from virtually every media outlet. ... Read More
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Timing Is Everything When It Comes to Marijuana Cravings
People who drink coffee usually crave it first think in the morning. Similarly, individuals who enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail after a long day of work may have physiological cravings ... Read More
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Who Is Most Likely to Drop Out of Therapy and Why?
A client that drops out of therapy is one who does not complete the recommended course of treatment. Many therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, do not have a specific ... Read More
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Abilify: Relief for Tourette’s Syndrome?
A nationwide study will determine if Abilify (aripiprazole) has the potential to relieve the involuntary muscle movements, or tics, commonly associated with Tourette’s syndrome. Children ... Read More
