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What Are the Best Ways to Increase Therapy Attendance?
According to a new study conducted by Mary Oldham of the Department of Psychology at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, offering clients their choice of appointment time ... Read More
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Attachment Styles Impact Well-Being in Older Adults
As people age, they face challenges that they may never have experienced before. Loss of friends due to death, loss of independence as a result of diminished income, and loss of physical ... Read More
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Nicotine Withdrawal Induces Panic Response
Individuals addicted to nicotine can exhibit unique responses when they are deprived of a cigarette. Many people report being anxious, snappy, or moody when they try to quit smoking. All ... Read More
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Friends Influence Bulimic Behavior and Body Image but Not Dieting in Teen Girls
Adolescent girls are among the most vulnerable for issues that relate to body image. They are assaulted with unrealistic images and unachievable ideals from virtually every media outlet. ... Read More
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Timing Is Everything When It Comes to Marijuana Cravings
People who drink coffee usually crave it first think in the morning. Similarly, individuals who enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail after a long day of work may have physiological cravings ... Read More
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Who Is Most Likely to Drop Out of Therapy and Why?
A client that drops out of therapy is one who does not complete the recommended course of treatment. Many therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, do not have a specific ... Read More
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Abilify: Relief for Tourette’s Syndrome?
A nationwide study will determine if Abilify (aripiprazole) has the potential to relieve the involuntary muscle movements, or tics, commonly associated with Tourette’s syndrome. Children ... Read More
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Advice for Clinicians Preparing for Group Therapy
Clinicians who practice individual therapy have the responsibility of developing a therapeutic bond with their clients, tracking the progress of their clients throughout therapy, and measuring ... Read More
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How We Behave in Relationships Is Predicted by Who We Blame
The ideal standards model (ISM) of interpersonal evaluations suggests that a partner becomes dissatisfied with his or her relationship when the significant other fails to measure up to ... Read More
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Relapse Prevention in Bipolar II Disorder: The Role of Prozac
Bipolar disorder actually refers to a group of mental health conditions that feature alternating and unpredictable mood states. These conditions are sometimes referred to in terms of the ... Read More
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The Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Depression
Depression and self-esteem are intertwined and contribute to negative affect. Research has shown how self-esteem influences depression, and some studies have suggested that depression works ... Read More
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Ritalin and Fatigue in Cancer Patients
People battling cancer often experience fatigue and low energy levels, despite getting adequate rest. Fatigue is one of the largest negative impacts on a cancer patient’s quality of life. ... Read More
