Articles Index
Another Session in Confession
A fascinating account of the process of psychotherapy from trauma survivor Bonnie Burton.
Teenagers of Same-Sex Parents Developing Normally
Teenagers of same-sex female parents are developing as well as the children of opposite-sex parents, and good quality family relationships are more important contributors to successful development than family type, according to a new study.
Resilience
The ability to bounce back from adversity has been referred to as "resilience." It is important for good mental health.
What is Mental Health?
Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. Even though many of us don't suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder, it is clear that some of us are mentally healthier than others.
What do the letters mean after the name?
A glossary of mental heatlh initials - like M.D., Ph.D., Psy.D., M.S.W., etc.
Atypical Antipsychotic Medications
The atypical antipsychotic medications are the first line treatment for Schizophrenia.
Eating Disorders: References
Footnotes and references for the information featured in articles on eating disorders.
Eating Disorders: Research Findings and Directions
Research is ongoing to help better understand and treat of eating disorders. A few of the many promising areas eating disorder researchers are exploring in the 21st century are highlighted by psychologist and About.com Mental Health Resources Guide, Leonard Holmes, Ph.D.
More Help With Eating Disorders
Resources providing more help with eating disorders, from psychologist and About.com Mental Health Guide, Leonard Holmes, Ph.D.
Treatment Strategies for Eating Disorders
A look at various treatment strategies for eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating, from psychologist and About.com Mental Health Resources Guide, Leonard Holmes, Ph.D.
What You Need to Know About Anorexia Nervosa
An overview of what you need to know about the eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa, including its symptoms, risk factors, and health effects.
What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders
An overview of what you need to know about eating disorders, including their general characteristics, the main types, who is at risk, and other health effects.
Do Vacations Really Help?
A Gallop poll suggests that most Americans return tired from vacations. You can have a better vacation with a little planning.
When Grief gets Complicated
Complicated grief is a true mental disorder. A July 2005 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that a specialized "complicated grief therapy" is particularly effective in treating this severe form of grief.
Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression and OCD
Deep brain stimulation is a new technique being explored for treating severe depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Antidepressants Grow New Brain Cells
New research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health strongly suggests that some antidepressants work by growing new neurons (brain cells). The study found that blocking the formation of neurons in the hippocampus blocked the behavioral effects of the antidepressant fluoxitine (marketed as Prozac and Sarafem) in mice.
A Primer on Mental Health Medications
Mental health medications are used to treat a number of mental disorders. Read about schizophrenia medications, antidepressants, bipolar medications, and anxiety medications.
Open-ended Questions
Open-ended questions are used in counseling and psychotherapy to help explore issues.
Personality Disorders are not Stable
A study published in the October 2004 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry has found that personality disorder symptoms are not as stable as once thought.
Finding a Therapist in your Hometown
Therapist Directories - Find a counselor or therapist in your hometown
Basic Information on Eating Disorders
Start here for basic information about eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
What You Need to Know About Bulimia Nervosa
An overview of what you need to know about the eating disorder known as bulimia nervosa, including its symptoms and risks, and other health effects, from psychologist and About.com Mental Health Resources Guide, Leonard Holmes, Ph.D.
Do I have a Mental Disorder?
Most of us wonder this at sometime in our life. We all have moods that swing at times, and we all worry. Here are some ways to know if it's time to seek help
SSRI Antidepressants May Save Lives
The SSRI class of antidepressants has been under attack in the past few years, since some studies suggested that these drugs can increase the risk of suicide in young people. A July 2006 study has found that suicide rates in the U.S. have decreased as the rate of fluoxetine (Prozac) prescriptions has increased.
Psychosis - A Personal Story
A user submission from Kathryn O'Neill about her own experiences with panic disorder and schizophrenaform disorder.