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Could Your Job Be Causing Your Depression?
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Why Black-and-White Thinking Is a Dangerous Diet Strategy
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Gender Differences in Stress
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Many Faces Within One Self: Dissociative Identity DisorderA condition that's fascinated the masses for more than 70 years, Dissociative Identity Disorder is defined in this article. Examples of how people with the condition might behave are also noted.
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Avoid Becoming Engaged in Irritating DiscussionsIf some people know just what to do to push your buttons and seduce you into an argument or some other type of futile communication, examine these suggestions to help you steer clear of such exchanges.
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Do Smartphone Users Think Less?Most people agree that smartphones are one of the best inventions ever. But does using your smartphone make you think less?
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Understanding Dissociative FuguesA dissociative fugue occurs when one quite unexpectedly leaves his home and is unable to recall his identity or specifics regarding his own life.
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The Truth About Internet AddictionEver forget your cell phone at home and feel lost to the world? It is estimated that 1 in 8 Americans are "addicted" to the internet. Could you be one of them?
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Disadvantages of Advance Directives for Mental Health CareAlthough setting up your own advance directives for mental health treatment can be complicated, there are some disadvantages regarding the process.
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How to Find a Therapist in a Few Short StepsFinding the right therapist can be tricky. Here's how to decide the right match for you.
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Paying Attention: 5 Helpful StrategiesPaying attention encompasses practically every aspect of your life. Review these 5 strategies to help you pay better attention and therefore, live a more purposeful life.
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I Love You, I Hate You: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)Borderline personality disorder is a mental disorder characterized by impulsivity, rapidly changing moods, and troublesome family, social, & career relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT has shown to be effective in aiding those with the illness
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Can Vitamin D Help Treat Depression?Research suggests that vitamin D may help treat depression. Could a vitamin D supplement help ease your symptoms?
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Gender and the Psychology of EatingA study at McMasters University revealed that when women dined with men, they (women) tended to eat less food and also consumed food with fewer calories. What do you think about how your eating behaviors change based on who you're eating with?
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Can a Mentally Ill Parent Raise a Mentally Healthy Child?Conventional wisdom holds that an adult with a serious mental illness cannot possibly raise a mentally healthy child. There are simply too many variables for this belief to categorically be true.
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Your Eating Habits Are ContagiousWe’ve all experienced changes in our eating habits based on who we’re with and where we are. Now there’s some new research that reveals the intimate connection between our relationships and what we eat and drink. -
Psychosomatic Conditions: The Pain Is RealConditions that are ‘in the mind’ do not stay there. The pain and suffering they can bring about is quite palpable and often requires medical attention along with mental health intervention. -
My Child Was Diagnosed With Autism--Now What?Having a child diagnosed with autism can be frightening and overwhelming, but you don't have to face this alone.
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The Healing Power of MusicMusic is a very viable and complimentary alternative to pharmaceutical-based Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
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Loss of an Internet Friend Leads to Conflict of EmotionsThe word "friend" gets thrown around the internet like a bad link these days, but when one of those friends dies, can you truly mourn them?
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How to Start a Survival Kit BusinessWhether you create small kits for folks who aren't losing sleep at night over "what may come" or you're planning to outfit safe rooms and shelters, there's a market out there. Why not tap it?
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Beat the Winter BluesSimple ways to beat the Winter Blues. Don't let cabin fever get you down. Winter for many can leave you feeling down and unmotivated. Reclaim your passion with these simple tips.
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How I Survived Sexual AbuseThis is the story of how I survived childhood sexual abuse, and how it has affected my life. -
How to Stay Positive in a Negative WorldHow you can help yourself be a more positive, and maybe even be a more genuinely happy person; starting right now!
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How to Cope With Moving to Your New CountryWas moving tougher than you thought? Here are a few ideas to help you cope with the loneliness and frustration that comes with moving to a new country.
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The Top 3 Misconceptions About AutismAutism is still a mysterious condition, but there are some common misconceptions that can be cleared up with a bit of explanation. Learn the truth about what we know.
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Clarifying Misconceptions About AsexualityWant to know the truth about asexuality? Whether you've never heard about it before or you are confused about what the orientation entails, this article will explain the myths surrounding this newly established sexual preference.
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The Universe is Taking Care of MeTrying to control our lives is tempting, but problematic. Trying to trust that things happen for a reason sometimes is the best strategy.
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Moms' Groups in the South Hills of PittsburghAre you a mom looking for playgroups for your young children or social events for you? Consider joining a mom's group. The South Hills area of Pittsburgh has several from which to choose.
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Failure Does Not Have to Be a Horrible ThingSome people look at failure as a horrible thing. The truth is that if your effort was honest, forthright and given with full sincerity, then even if you did not reach your ultimate goal you still should be grateful for the opportunity.
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The Art of DiplomacyBy altering one's word choices, communication approach, and body language, one can learn the art of diplomacy.
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Don't Diet, Live ItDiets don't work. Use your mind to lose weight.
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Why Are You so Crazy?Are there times when you really feel you can go crazy?
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Could Your Marriage Survive Infidelity?Most married people never dream that their spouse could be unfaithful, but if it happens, it can shatter their whole world. Do you think your marriage could withstand the aftermath of an affair?
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Did You Know?Stop for a minute and look around. Not at nature or things. Look at people you've never paid attention to before. Look beyond the physical or even the attitude. Look at person. -
2012 - ASK NOWBlessings to the Mayans for their implantation of an alarm bell into the future collective consciousness of humanity.Whether they have predicted the end of times, the beginning of a new spiritual era or nothing all. Why do you exist?
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How to MeditateThink you can't meditate, or want to try but you're not sure where to start? This is an 8-step guide to how I not only teach meditation but practice it myself.
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10 Tips to Help when You Are Grieving Your Pet’s DeathFor some of us, our pets become the only souls that we can depend on when days turn stormy, which makes their death all that more difficult to deal with.
