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Six Tips for Treasuring the Holidays with Chronic Illness December 10, 2013 . 12 Comments
The holidays stir up all kinds of emotions, some positive and some not-so-happy. This time of year can be fun with family gatherings, work parties, and tree-trimming. But too many obligations ... Read More
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Electronic Communication: Pros and Cons for People in Recovery December 3, 2013 . 8 Comments
There’s no question that social media have transformed the way people communicate. I remember a time, back in the day, when I watched the cartoon The Jetsons and admired the computer ... Read More
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Listen to Your Gut, Indeed: Do Bacteria Communicate with the Brain? November 20, 2013 . 3 Comments
We know that the intestines play a critical role in influencing our physical health. Issues associated with gut inflammation, such as diverticulitis, food sensitivities, and obesity, are ... Read More
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Is Your Anxiety Keeping You from Feeling Thankful? November 12, 2013 . 4 Comments
As the year winds down, our focus seems to shift from day-to-day routine to family traditions and things that we are thankful for. This time of year brings more chaos to individuals who ... Read More
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Do Certain Odors Increase Anxiety? November 5, 2013 . 4 Comments
Olfactory processes refer to those involved in the mechanisms activated by smelling certain scents. How these processes affect emotions and emotional reactions has been a particularly understudied ... Read More
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Thinking Ahead: The Best Way to Take Care of Yourself November 4, 2013 . 8 Comments
Each and every day, we communicate in ways we may not even realize. While we might like to think that our communication is smooth and clear, and that anyone would know what we are saying, ... Read More
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Mindfulness and the Pursuit of Presence October 29, 2013 . 5 Comments
Though it’s one of the buzzwords of the 21st century, mindfulness has been around for centuries. It appears in the words of the Buddha for starters and in philosophies culturally ranging ... Read More
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Trait Anxiety Diminishes Perceptions of Trustworthiness October 28, 2013 . 4 Comments
In the study on anxiety, trait and state anxiety are seen as two separate constructs and largely different than other anxieties and phobias like social phobia. Trait anxiety refers to a ... Read More
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How Do Different Factors Moderate Depressive Symptoms? October 11, 2013 . No Comments
Researchers often examine the mediating and moderating effects of various psychological states and symptoms on other psychological conditions. For example, studies into anxiety often explore ... Read More
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Does Therapy Change the Brain? October 9, 2013 . 1 Comment
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other scanning tools have been widely used in recent years in the research on mental health and psychotherapy. Studies have provided evidence of unique ... Read More
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Tinnitus and Anxiety Do Not Always Coexist October 8, 2013 . 4 Comments
Tinnitus is a common condition that causes a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears. Tinnitus can develop suddenly with no apparent cause, or can be the result of being exposed to a loud ... Read More
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Half of People with Delusions Never Seek Psychological Help October 1, 2013 . 4 Comments
Delusional-like experiences (DLE) are closely associated with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and psychosis. However, many people have DLEs and do not ... Read More