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1997 Articles
(All of these articles were updated in 2002)

12/29/97 - Have a Disorder, Build a Website - Schizophrenia
Some amazing efforts from people suffering from a debilitating disease

12/15/97 - Have a Disorder, Build a Website - Attention Deficit Disorder
Sites created by hyperactive people.

12/08/97 - It's That Time of Year - Seasonal Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder kicks in when the days get short.

12/01/97 - Chat Communities on the Net
Real time conferences on mental health issues.

11/24/97
- The Problem(s) with Managed Care
This U.S. healthcare trend has had a tremendous impact on mental health care.

11/17/97 - The Mind and the Body are the Same Thing
The Western world is finally catching up to the Eastern world.

11/10/97 - The U.S. Government files Charges Against Therapists
Should all Therapists worry about this?

11/03/97 - Schizophrenia - It's Not What You Think.
Resources for consumers, families, and professionals.

10/27/97
- How is Online Communication Different?
We seem to communicate differently online than we do in person.

10/20/97 - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
A short-term treatment for trauma disorders and other problems.

10/13/97 - Suicide on the Internet
There are resources on the net, but they are no substitute for face-to-face help.

10/06/97 - What is Normal Internet Use?: Psychologists studying Internet use disagree on what's normal.

09/29/97 - Pathological Internet Use - Some Examples
A British psychologist uses a definition of addiction to study pathological Internet use.

09/22/97 - Pros and Cons of Support Groups for Trauma Survivors. Part 2
An interview with Lisa Varhola about her experiences with online support groups.

09/15/97 - Pros and Cons of Support Groups for Trauma Survivors. Part 1
Real life and Online groups both have advantages and disadvantages.

09/08/97 - Guest Column from the Memory Wars
A patient who attended a controversial treatment program speaks out.

09/01/97 - Should Doctors help you Kill Yourself?
The debate over physician-assisted suicide raises some interesting issues.

08/25/97 - The Debate over Recovered Memories
A $5.8 million award sparks renewed interest in the discussion of recovered memories and false memories.

08/18/97 - Virtual Realty Treatment for Phobias and Pain
The future is almost here, but the bugs are not all worked-out.

08/11/97 - Protecting your Privacy in Usenet Support Groups - Part 2.
Complete anonymity is difficult.

08/04/97 - Protecting your Privacy in Usenet Support Groups.
Here are some simple ways to post privately.

07/28/97 - Webrings Help you Explore Diverse Sites
Hop on and move quickly from site to site.

07/21/97 - Does our Unconscious Talk Backward?
Read about "reverse speech" and see what you think about this unusual theory.

07/14/97 - Where to go Online if your Family Needs Help.

07/07/97 - Find a Therapist in Your Hometown
Using Directories on the Net.

06/30/97 - Psychopharmacology on the Net
Drug Companies and Independent Resources.

06/23/97 - The American Psychological Association explores the net
at their convention.

06/16/97 - Usenet offers Online Support.
Find out how to use this part of the net.

06/09/97 - Can You Verify the credentials of your Cyber-shrink?
The Credential Check service is gone.

06/02/97 - Mental Health Mailing Lists
The Power of Email.

05/19/97 - What do those letters mean after the names?
A guide to mental health degrees and licenses.

05/12/97 - A Review of Mental Health Net:
One of the largest mental health sites.

05/05/97 - A Review of Self-Help & Psychology Magazine.

04/28/97 - A Review of PsychNET:
The American Psychological Association on the Web.

04/21/97 - Cybertherapy - Is it really therapy?
There are many answers to this question.

04/14/97 - Have a disorder? Build a website. Part Four - Bipolar Disorder.

04/07/97 - Have a disorder? Build a website. Part Three - Dissociative Disorders.
You get the idea....

03/31/97 - Have a disorder? Build a website. Part Two - Eating Disorders.
The second in the series.

03/24/97 - Have a disorder? Build a website. Part One - Depression.
The first in a series on consumer created websites.

03/17/97 - Internet Counseling Sites are Becoming More Common.
How private are these email consultations?

03/10/97 - Is Internet Addiction a real disorder?
This article discusses some different opinions.

03/03/97 - Who regulates health on the net?
As telemedicine catches on, state legislatures are having trouble deciding.

02/24/97 - You've probably seen websites offering Psychological Tests.
Are these tests accurate? Is it ethical to stick a test on the net and let people take it?

02/17/97 - Welcome to Mental Health Resources.
Mental Health on the net raises some interesting issues. This is where they will be discussed.

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