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Psychological Explanations for Seemingly Paranormal Phenomena
October 31, 2013 .
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About half of all Americans believe in ghosts, with 22% reporting a personal experience with ghostly phenomena, according to a 2009 CBS News poll. Science and religion have long competed ... Read More
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The Psychology of So-Called Alien Abductions
September 11, 2013 .
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In the classic television series The X-Files, FBI agents attempt to uncover a conspiracy between aliens from another world and the U.S. government. Ideas about aliens vary from culture ... Read More
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How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Mental Health
December 15, 2012 .
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Sleep apnea is an issue that causes pauses in breathing throughout the sleep cycle. This issue can cause people to awaken frequently, snore loudly, and experience disturbances in their ... Read More
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Treating PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder in Military Veterans March 22, 2012 . No Comments
For combat veterans, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an all too common psychiatric condition. The symptoms of PTSD include high anxiety, a heightened state of arousal, aggression, ... Read More
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To B or Not to B: Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid in Mental and Physical Health January 10, 2012 . 5 Comments
Everyone seems to be talking about the Bs lately. Specifically, B12 and folic acid (or folate) are making headlines for their roles in mental health and illness. Both of these vitamins ... Read More
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Sleep Your Anxiety Away, Part I: You’ve Tried the Rest, Now Get Some Rest
March 29, 2010 .
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Maybe you’ve been struggling with anxiety and panic and you’ve tried everything: medication, progressive relaxation, meditation, exercise, deep breathing, herbs, watching TV till your ... Read More
