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Could Psychoactive Mushrooms Lead to a Happier Life? May 12, 2014 . 7 Comments
Many now-illegal drugs were once widely accepted medical treatments. According to a new study, those who claim that hallucinogenic drugs make them happier might actually be on to something. ... Read More
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Childhood Shyness Predicts Adult Anxiety May 8, 2014 . 4 Comments
It’s fairly common to see a child sheepishly hide behind a parent when greeting a new person, and some adults vividly remember the anxiety they experienced in childhood upon entering ... Read More
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Even Dogs Sometimes Need Anxiety Medication May 7, 2014 . 5 Comments
As anyone who’s ever lived with a dog can attest, dogs’ emotions are complex and occasionally bewildering. And for some dogs, emotions are overwhelming. Whether they’re tearing ... Read More
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Paws for Thought: Tails of a Therapy Cat May 3, 2014 . 6 Comments
Meow! I am a cat therapist. No, I don’t have the fancy degree and years of experience like my human does—but like other pets in animal-assisted therapy settings, I collaborate with ... Read More
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Mental Health Awareness Month Focuses on Physical Health Issues May 1, 2014 . 4 Comments
Despite outreach campaigns, changes in insurance law, and increasing public awareness of mental health issues, mental health concerns remain stigmatized. This stigmatization can be seen ... Read More
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Three Levels of Fear and What They Mean for Your Happiness April 25, 2014 . 10 Comments
Do you live in fear and anxiety? Do you think they protect you? They may—to a degree. The startle reflex is protective; if we happen to step in front of a moving car, we immediately jump ... Read More
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When Zero Tolerance Makes Zero Sense: Kids Caught in the Middle April 18, 2014 . 12 Comments
Editor’s note: Patricia McGuire, MD, FAAP, is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and published author. Her continuing education presentation for GoodTherapy.org, titled Never ... Read More
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The Five Most Common Mental Health Diagnoses April 16, 2014 . 5 Comments
Despite decades of work to educate the public about the nature of mental health conditions, mental health issues are still accompanied by stigma. Many people perceive that mental health ... Read More
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Can Your Anti-Anxiety Medication Kill You? April 4, 2014 . 11 Comments
Many people have heard that anxiety medications can have some serious side effects, such as addiction, memory problems, impaired driving, and sleepiness. But a provocative new study claims ... Read More
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News Roundup: ACA Enrollment Deadline, a Backpack Inspires Change March 21, 2014 . 12 Comments
It’s been in the news for months: Obamacare is here; it’s more affordable for many people than the alternatives; and you will be penalized if you are currently uninsured and do not ... Read More
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News Roundup: Shorter Work Weeks, Marijuana for Anxiety, and More March 14, 2014 . 7 Comments
Had enough of the 40-hour (or more) work week? So have many other people. Earlier this week, The New York Times selected a handful of editorial-style articles on the subject for an online ... Read More
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Your Cell Phone: Friend or Foe? March 11, 2014 . 5 Comments
Today, cell phones and smartphones are a way of life. Most of us use our phones for managing both our personal and work business—keeping track of our appointments, sharing videos or photos ... Read More