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Feeling Safe in an Unsafe Neighborhood Can Decrease Psychological Stress January 14, 2013 . 5 Comments
Perceptions of safety affect a person’s psychological state. If someone feels threatened or fearful, they may have increased levels of anxiety. If someone feels safe and protected, they ... Read More
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Do Partners Contemplate Murder More than Divorce? January 4, 2013 . 4 Comments
The new movie This is 40 has a lot of people talking. It is not only crass and funny, but also controversial. The two main characters in the movie reveal that they have secretly fantasized ... Read More
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The Real Reason Men Might Fight Over a Woman November 28, 2012 . 27 Comments
Most women might like to believe that men fight to win their affections. However, the aggression men display toward one another often has little or nothing to do with the woman in question. ... Read More
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Sports Fan Violence: It’s No Game October 14, 2012 . 2 Comments
Sports generally are viewed as harmless pursuits, a source of social interaction and bonding, exercise, and stress relief. But in recent years, highly publicized incidents of fan violence ... Read More
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Is Cyber Bullying More Harmful Than Traditional Bullying? October 9, 2012 . 24 Comments
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
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School Counselors Do Whatever It Takes to Provide Play Therapy October 9, 2012 . 5 Comments
Play therapy is widely recognized as an effective therapeutic approach for children who are unable or unwilling to communicate their psychological distress. Elementary-aged children represent ... Read More
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Managing Your Emotions Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy September 24, 2012 . 9 Comments
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment approach used to treat individuals with a wide variety of issues, including relationship conflict, anxiety, ... Read More
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Conflict with Friends and Family Impairs Teens’ Social Functioning September 14, 2012 . 5 Comments
It is normal for adolescents to conflict with family members, especially parents. In fact, this transition from obedient, caring, and emotionally attached child to sometimes distant, moody, ... Read More
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Should Psychiatric Nursing Stations Be Opened or Closed? May 25, 2012 . 9 Comments
Psychiatric nurses who work at inpatient mental health facilities interact with many different types of clients. Some may be relatively subdued and withdrawn while others may be more outgoing. ... Read More
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BRIDGE Bridges the Gap Between Students and Success in Urban Schools March 26, 2012 . 5 Comments
Children who are enrolled in public schools in low-income communities are at a disadvantage both academically and psychologically. These children experience elevated rates of mental health ... Read More
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Treating Irritability in Young People with Autism: Can Abilify Help? January 31, 2012 . No Comments
Autism is the general term for a spectrum of developmental disorders that begin in early childhood. People with this disorder may have difficulty socializing, understanding emotional cues, ... Read More
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Football, Boys, and Bullying: What’s the Connection? January 30, 2012 . 7 Comments
With football season nearing end, emotionally charged teen boys, who are taught how to use aggression on the field, will no longer be able to use that physical outlet for their youthful ... Read More
