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Poor response to treatment is an unfortunate reality for many people with major depression (MDD). By some estimates, as few as 30% of people with MDD achieve complete and lasting remission ... Read More

Corrective learning is a process that occurs when existing conceptions and beliefs are replaced by more adaptive ones. For individuals with anxiety, panic, and phobias, exposure therapy ... Read More

Some people become emotionally overwhelmed when they see or hold a small baby. They develop a longing to have a baby, even when they may already have children. In popular culture, this ... Read More

Integrating live animals into the therapeutic process has been gaining recognition as a viable and effective approach in a clinical setting. Equine-assisted therapy is a widely popular ... Read More

People who are discriminated against cope with that discrimination in various ways. Although some cope adaptively and use strategies that are constructive and empowering when they are faced ... Read More

The first generation of antipsychotic medications, known as the typical antipsychotics, has demonstrated great effectiveness in treating a variety of mental health issues. Schizophrenia ... Read More

One of the reasons many children do not tell anyone about being sexually abused is because they fear that their loved ones will not believe them. Often, their abuser is a friend or family ... Read More

The benzodiazepines are a class of drugs typically prescribed for the treatment of anxiety or chronic seizure. They work by slowing the electrical activity in the brain, resulting in a ... Read More

Nonsuicidal self-injuries (NSSI) are believed to be inflicted as a method of coping with distressing emotions. People who cut, burn, or otherwise harm themselves may do so in an attempt ... Read More

Obsessive compulsion (OCD) can begin with obsessive, irrational thoughts and fears. These irrational thoughts are followed by ritualistic actions, such as repetitive hand washing, door ... Read More

Cyber bullying has become more common with advances in technology. Messages can be posted on social networking websites, and pictures can be downloaded, altered, and made available to the ... Read More

Generalized anxiety (GAD) is the most commonly diagnosed form of anxiety among adults. Symptoms of GAD include excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life. For younger adults, ... Read More