Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The Mass Production of Mental Illness and What To Do About It

Anis Shivani | Posted 11.05.2009 | Books


Anis Shivani

Dr. Richard P. Bentall, professor and practitioner of clinical psychology in Britain, exposes the highly dubious nature of reigning presumptions about the causes and treatment of mental illness.

4 Natural Mind-Body Sleep Solutions

health.com | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living


Looking for more ways to beat sleep? These natural techniques and devices can help you get a better night's sleep....

Positive Thinking: Use Caution

Therese Borchard | Posted 11.21.2009 | Living


Therese Borchard

Sometimes when we tell ourselves statements that we don't really believe ("I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like me"), it can decrease the little self-esteem we had to begin with.

Curing Insomnia Through Online Behavioral Therapy

nytimes.com | Tara Parker | Posted 09.11.2009 | Living


Behavioral therapy is one potential solution for insomnia. Now people suffering from sleepless nights can find Web-based versions of the treatment. ...

The FDA and Recommendations for Antipsychotic Medications in Children

Lloyd I. Sederer, MD | Posted 07.19.2009 | Living


Lloyd I. Sederer, MD

Because the past 10 years has seen a forty fold increase in the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children we are likely about to see dramatic increases in the use of antipsychotic medications.

My Psychological Opinion of Chris Bale Has Risen

Stanton Peele | Posted 03.07.2009 | Entertainment


Stanton Peele

To a psychologist -- like a film critic -- it's praiseworthy when someone is able to balance positives and negatives in the same emotional scene.

Weight Loss Tip No. 2: It's Good to Feel Bad

Donna Fish | Posted 02.14.2009 | Living


Donna Fish

In order to lose weight, there is no escaping one simple truth: "You need to practice feeling uncomfortable."