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Hope Therapy

Here’s an interesting read on hope therapy, a form of “positive psychology” focused on making people’s lives as fulfilling as possible.  Sounds so simple but apparently it’s quite effective! ‘Hope Therapy’ Helps Fight Depression – Everyday Health news.google.com ‘Hope Therapy’ … Continue reading

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Benefits of Psychotherapy for Depression

Mental health practitioners often note marked improvement in patients who seek psychotherapy for depression.  Psychotherapy generally means “talk therapy” with an understanding mental health professional who will listen without judgment in complete confidence.  Psychotherapy tends to offer great relief for … Continue reading

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Systematic Approach to Medication Management

Medication is often part of the treatment plan for people diagnosed with a mental illness. In order for the patient to get the most out of the medication, it needs to be monitored and adjusted to find the optimal dosage. … Continue reading

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ADHD – Answers to Popular Questions

Parents lооk fоr ADHD answers, sometimes іn thе wrong places. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder оr ADHD іs оftеn misdiagnosed аnd misunderstood, partly bесаusе sо mаnу kids аrе аffесtеd bу іt (аrоund 3-5% оf аll children), аnd partly bесаusе adults simply … Continue reading

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What is OCD

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or “OCD”? It is a condition in which a person feels compelled to respond with regularity to a known anxiety that simply doesn’t feel rational to the rest of us. As a result, OCD sufferers … Continue reading

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Therapy for Depression

Statistics show that almost 20% the population will suffer from depression at some point in their lives. So odds are you may suffer from depression at some point or at least know someone who will. Depression isn’t just feeling bad … Continue reading

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Personality Disorder Classifications

A personality disorder is psychological conditional in which a person has general difficulty relating to people and surrounding circumstances. Personality disorders come in various forms. A person suffering from a personality disorder generally exhibits unhealthy behavior, emotional stability, and thinking … Continue reading

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