Are those Psychological Tests on the Net Valid?
Personality tests and intelligence tests are springing-up on the net. How good are they? Abreaction: The Baby or the Bathwater*
Is it necessary to re-live a trauma in order to heal from it? Biofeedback
In biofeedback you get extra feedback about your body in order to learn how to gain more control over it. Virtual Reality Treatment for Phobias and Pain
Virtual reality is emerging as a useful tool for treating phobias, pain, and similar problems. The Dilemma of 'Denial'
If you deny being an alcoholic then you must be one (huh?) Finding a Therapist in your Hometown
Therapist Directories - Find a counselor or therapist in your hometown Teen Gambling and Substance Abuse
A Florida study finds that some gambling is common among teens. A look at Celexa - a new SSRI
Celexa is one of the newer antidepressants. Here are some research studies summarized from the May 1999 APA meeting. Father's Alcohol Abuse affects young Children
Scientists at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions have demonstrated that alcohol abuse, depression and other problems in the father are related to children's development. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR is a technique to treat PTSD and similar disorders on a short term basis. Is Road Rage a Mental Disorder?
Road Rage is a popular topic. Why do we get so angry on the highway and how can we stay safe? Psychotherapy
Information about this treatment for mental disorders. Hypnosis - What is it, Who can do it?
Hypnosis can be goofy entertainment or serious health care. Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive dyskenesia is a movement disorder that is almost always caused by medications. This permanent condition is a potential side-effect of long-term treatment with phenothiazines such as Thorazine and Haldol which are often used to treat schizophrenia and other major mental disorders. Maybe it's not Depression
There are other disorders that can cause symptoms similar to depression. Here are some ways to tell what's what. Video Games to treat ADD?
NASA research on brain waves may help your child pay attention in school. Alan Pope, Ph.D. and Olafur Pallson, Psy.D. have invented a way for to allow Nintendo and Play Station games to be used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder. Antidepressants for More than Depression
Antidepressant medications are used to treat more than depression. Some antidepressants are used to help you sleep; others treat anxiety; and some can be used to help relieve certain types of pain. Open-ended Questions
Open-ended questions are used in counseling and psychotherapy to help explore issues. Paxil approved for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Paxil (paroxetine) is an antidepressant medication in the same class as Prozac and Zoloft. It is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder. How is Online Communication Different?
Online communication differs from other forms of communication in both obvious and subtle ways. Here are a few of the differences. Family Rituals & Routines Improve Health
A review of 32 studies affirms that family routines (such as bedtime, chores, and dinner time) and family rituals (such as birthdays, Christmas celebrations, and family reunions) are associated with marital satisfaction, adolescents' sense of personal identity, academic achievement, children's health, and stronger family relationships. Should Psychologists Prescribe Medications?
The arguments for and against psychologist prescribing privileges. The Pros and Cons of Support Groups for Trauma Survivors
Real life and online support groups have advantages and disadvantages for this population. Schizoaffective Disorder
What do you get when you cross schizophrenia with bipolar disorder? Schizoaffective disorder. It's actually not quite that simple, but that's a good way to think of this disorder. Exercise is an Effective Antidepressant
September 2000 study finds that exercise also keeps depression from returning. | 