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Could Sadness And Shyness Be Mental Illnesses?

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

I worry about the trend towards therapeutically treating children for everything from a lisp to a bit of rebelliousness. For example, shyness isn’t pleasant, but many children really do grow out of it (I did).

The Global Fight Against Stigma Of Mental Illness Continues

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

In truth, the fight against the stigma attached to mental illness has been global for awhile, but in many places, serious stigma remains.

Problem Gambling: You Got To Know When To Fold ‘Em

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

While I agree the economy stinks, I disagree that casinos actually increase revenues for states during a nationwide depression (okay, recession). The risk of promoting an addictive, expensive pastime is worrisome.

5 Mental Health Pro Trends We Hope To See For 2012

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Faith-based therapy, nutrition and mental health, children’s therapy, therapist best-practices, and more mental health trends we hope to see in 2012.

Penn State Abuse

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Fear of losing your job is not an adequate reason for covering up abuse.

Fear of damaging your career is not an adequate reason for covering up abuse.

Fear of retaliation is not an adequate reason for covering up abuse.

Troubling Trends in Mental Health Funding

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

“People with life threatening mental illnesses are being abandoned,” said NAMI’s Mike Fitzpatrick. “The more that mental health care is provided by Medicaid, the greater the risk exists that uninsured or under-insured individuals won’t receive the help they need.”

He Forged Psych Data For Fame And Money

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Diederik Stapel, a leading social psychologist at Tilburg University in the Netherlands, has apparently spent years falsifying research data.

Parental Alienation Syndrome

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Parental Alienation Syndrome may be the one of the more damaging forms of child abuse you never heard of.

Mental Health and Social Media

Friday, July 29th, 2011

When used properly, Social Media opens new communication pathways for those who feel trapped and very much alone.

Thoughts About The War On Drugs

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Okay, maybe the drug problem isn’t the biggest problem in America, but tell that to the families of the four people killed in the Medford, NY drugstore robbery.

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