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More than 4 percent of Americans experience bipolar at some point during their lives. During manic episodes, a person with bipolar may have surges in energy, an elevated mood, and sometimes ... Read More

Head-banging, face-slapping, scratching, and other self-injurious behaviors (SIB) are common among children who become frustrated. According to United Cerebral Palsy, up to 20% of all young ... Read More

It’s that time of year when the kids have gone back to school and we are approaching daylights savings. I know in my family, it’s been an adjustment to get everyone on a better sleep ... Read More

The loss of a child is often considered to be the most painful, wrenching experience a person can have. The loss of an infant may be sudden and shocking or follow many months of neonatal ... Read More

Nearly 7% of Americans will be diagnosed with posttraumatic stress (PTSD) at some point during their lives. In any given year, 3.5% of Americans have PTSD. Many struggle with sleep problems ... Read More

Mental health tests that offer online diagnoses are increasingly popular. These tests promise to help people understand their psychological needs and may serve as a springboard for discussion ... Read More

In 2013, former CIA employee and government contractor Edward Snowden released classified documents revealing the broad scope of U.S. government surveillance. Suddenly, fears that once ... Read More

Emotional regulation is the foundation of who we are, how we think, and how we relate to the world around us. For some people, emotions can feel so strong that they overpower their ability ... Read More

Stockholm syndrome is a psychological condition that occurs when a victim of abuse identifies and attaches, or bonds, positively with their abuser. This syndrome was originally observed ... Read More

Something touched off hard feelings between you and your partner. Maybe it was a simple mistake. Your loved one forgot to pick up the milk on the way home. Or maybe you wanted some sympathy ... Read More

It’s difficult to spend time in any women’s community, online or otherwise, without hearing a reference to retail therapy. In the popular press, shopping is gendered as a pursuit for ... Read More

Gambling addiction is one of the most prevalent behavioral addictions. Between 1-5% of Americans engage in compulsive gambling. Among young people and ethnic minorities, the rate is even ... Read More