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Advice for Clinicians Preparing for Group Therapy
Clinicians who practice individual therapy have the responsibility of developing a therapeutic bond with their clients, tracking the progress of their clients throughout therapy, and measuring ... Read More
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How We Behave in Relationships Is Predicted by Who We Blame
The ideal standards model (ISM) of interpersonal evaluations suggests that a partner becomes dissatisfied with his or her relationship when the significant other fails to measure up to ... Read More
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Relapse Prevention in Bipolar II Disorder: The Role of Prozac
Bipolar disorder actually refers to a group of mental health conditions that feature alternating and unpredictable mood states. These conditions are sometimes referred to in terms of the ... Read More
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The Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Depression
Depression and self-esteem are intertwined and contribute to negative affect. Research has shown how self-esteem influences depression, and some studies have suggested that depression works ... Read More
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Ritalin and Fatigue in Cancer Patients
People battling cancer often experience fatigue and low energy levels, despite getting adequate rest. Fatigue is one of the largest negative impacts on a cancer patient’s quality of life. ... Read More
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Playing Helps Children Develop Emotional Regulation
Play is an important part of a child’s development. It enables them to engage creativity and learn necessary social skills. Children are often introduced to concepts like sharing, taking ... Read More
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Past Experiences Influence Therapeutic Alliance
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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The Delicate Balance of Religion and Therapy
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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Paxil and Personality: A Complex Relationship
When assessing a patient for major depressive disorder (MDD) and choosing the most appropriate course of treatment, personality type is a major consideration. Research has demonstrated ... Read More
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Abilify: Dual-Purpose Treatment for Cocaine Addiction?
As an illegal psychostimulant drug, cocaine has ravaging effects both on the individual user and on society as a whole. The addictive qualities of cocaine are well-documented, and users ... Read More
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Why the Healthy Marriage Initiative Doesn’t Work
George W. Bush created the Healthy Marriage Initiative based on research showing that healthy, strong marriages make a positive contribution to communities. The program, funded by the federal ... Read More
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The Physical Scars of Childhood Abuse Can Last a Lifetime
Adults who have survived childhood abuse are more likely to experience mental health problems than those who were not abused during their youth. Depression, anxiety, panic, posttraumatic ... Read More