Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology focuses on assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders, mental illness and “abnormal” behavior. It also includes Behavioral Medicine which examines how thoughts, feelings and behavior influence our health in positive and negative ways. Examples of topics include: Psychosis, Substance Use and Abuse, Bipolar Disorder, Phobias, Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders, Personality Disorders and Realistic Optimism and Health, the Mind-Body Connection among many others.

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Orthorexia: Distinct Disorder or Subtype of OCD or Anorexia

Many individuals have embraced eating healthy. Yet, some may take it too far, until their health is harmed not improved by this lifestyle choice.

Jan 29, 2012 – Natalie Frank

A Brief Primer on Schizophrenia. Part IV: Concluding Remarks

In this final section of the series I look back and comment on the current conceptualization of schizophrenia and make some controversial conclusions.

Jan 20, 2012 – Rudy Hatfield

A Brief Primer on Schizophrenia. Part III: Causes and Treatment

This section discusses the current proposed causal explanations of schizophrenia.

Jan 20, 2012 – Rudy Hatfield

A Brief Primer on Schizophrenia. Part Two: Diagnostic Issues

In this section the types and major symptoms of schizophrenia are discussed.

Jan 20, 2012 – Rudy Hatfield

A Brief Primer on Schizophrenia. Part One: History

Schizophrenia is a serious disorder, but much information on the web is inaccurate. This four part series discusses the disorder.

Jan 20, 2012 – Rudy Hatfield

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