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Articles related to "Clinical Psychology"
A Career in Clinical Psychology A career in Clinical Psychology involves years of study, (up to doctorate level for a licensed Psychologist) and is growing in popularity within the US and UK. clinical psychology • career in clinical psychology • qualifications and jobs • salary levels • licensed psychologist
Clinical Psychology vs. Forensic Psychology The first contribution of a correctional psychology lecture series. This week: A comparison of forensic and clinical psychology. forensics • correctional • psychology • clinical
Dealing With Depression Depression is a treatable mood disorder. Antidepressants, psychotherapy, & herbal remedies may prevent a relapse, but dealing with depression varies from person to person dealing with depression • treatments for depression • antidepressants • double depression • medication for depression
Side Effects of Antidepressants The side effects of antidepressants can include blurred vision, dry mouth, and fatigue. Here's how prescribed antidepressants could affect your health and wellness. side effects of antidepressants • cause of depression • commonly prescribed antidepressants • dealing with depression • antidepressant medications
New Research on Depression Did you know that nature & nurture combine to increase the risk of depression? Here's the new research on this mood disorder, plus new information about antidepressants. new research on depression • common cold of mental health • antidepressant treatments • mood disorders • causes of depression in women
Astrology & Psychology New research uncovers no evidence of astrological signs and related physical conditions. astrology • astrological signs determine physical emotional he • aries more likely to suffer heart attacks • "stars health" • virgos vomit more during pregnancy
Causes of Depression in Women Depression in women is up to 25%, which means that 1 out of 4 women will struggle with depression in their lives. Here's why women suffer from depression more than men. causes of depression • depression in women • treating depression • female mood disorders • effects of estrogen on depression
Forensic Psychology Graduate Education: Notes and Ideas A brief look at some possible advice for selecting your forensics grad school. forensics • psychology • graduate school • higher education • advice
Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder or winter depression affects 10-20% of the US population. Here's effective seasonal affective disorder treatments, such as SAD light therapy. seasonal affective disorder treatments • sad light therapy • winter depression • treatment for seasonal affective disorder • light therapy
Understanding Psychotherapy Psychologist explains the critical elements that define psycho-dynamic psychotherapy as a unique psychological treatment. understanding psychotherapy • psychological counseling • talk therapy • insight therapy • psychological healing
Aromatherapy Affects Depression This Q & A with aromatherapy expert and Birch Hills Happenings Aromatherapy owner Alan Keay reveals how essential oils can ease depression and lift spirits. aromatherapy affects depression • essential oils • lift sad moods • natural ways to treat depression • aromatherapy experts
Graduate School: Some new considerations 5 year PhD's or the Masters PhD route? It actually may not seem to be one of your biggest choices. But there is some considerations you may not have made. graduate school psychology clinical forensics phd
The Scientist-Practitioner Model: Clinical Collapse An editorial evaluation of the breakdown in today's clinical - clinical/forensic PhD training. education • psychology • clinical • phd • psyd
Types of Psychology The broad field of psychology encompasses numerous specialties or disciplines. This list of specialities within the study of human behavior includes brief definitions. types of psychology • study of human behavior • psychological disorders • human development • therapists
Beating the Winter Blues Winter depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder can be easily treated with light therapy or light boxes, lifestyle changes, or these alternative therapies. beating the winter blues • seasonal affective disorder treatments • symptoms seasonal affective disorder • mood disorder • light therapy
Contrasting Forensic and Acute-Care Psychiatric Environments A two part look at the differences between these two unique psychiatric environments. forensic • psychology • psychiatry
How Citrus Scents Lift Moods Dorene Petersen is the President of the Australasian College of Health Sciences. She explains how citrus scents affect mood & offers tips on using aromatherapy at home. how citrus scents affect mood • aromatherapy and depression • australasian college of health sciences • using aromatherapy at home • ease mild depression
How Light Affects Your Mood Not only does light affect your mood, but introverts and extroverts have different thresholds for sensory stimulation. Here's how lighting influences performance. how light affects your mood • sensory stimulation • lighting influences performance • introverts at work • extroverts
Psychologist Code of Ethics Family psychologist describes the professional code of conduct and ethics expected of licensed psychologists. psychology ethics • psychologist ethics • psychologist responsibilities • psychologist ethical responsibilities • psychologist ethical behavior
Signs of Mental Illness Mental illness includes difficulty thinking, feeling, socializing, and functioning. Here are symptoms of depression, bipolar or manic depression, and anxiety disorders. bipolar disorder • signs mental illness • depression • mania • anxiety disorders
Suicide Myths Busted The warning signs are best met with open, direct, and honest communication. Do what you can, and at the end of the day forgive yourself no matter what happens. suicide myths busted • painful realities • warning signs • open direct honest communication • do what you can
Treatments for Teen Depression Effective treatments for teen depression (and adult depression) include combination therapy: a blend of antidepressants and cognitive-behavioral talk therapy. teen depression • treat depression • dealing with depression • double depression • physical symptoms of depression
When a Loved One Commits Suicide When someone you love takes his or her own life, the social isolation and stigma may exacerbate feelings of grief. Here are several myths and facts about suicide. when a loved one commits suicide • people who kill themselves • social isolation • facts about suicide • feelings of guilt
Psychology: A Diverse Field An overview of the many diverse subareas of psychology. psychology • subfields • disciplines • clinical • counseling
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder or manic depression is a less common type of depression. Here are the symptoms and treatments for manic depression, plus recent research findings. symptoms of bipolar disorder • treatments for manic depression • types of depression • manic phase • treatment of bipolar disorder
8 Ways to Cope With Pet Loss Grieving a pet death can take a long time. Be patient and compassionate with yourself, as this is a very real grief process. Here are 8 ways to cope with pet loss. grieving a pet death • ways to cope with pet loss • grief process • pet death • when your dog dies
Are You Nuts? Everyone has their own unique odd behaviors, which makes it difficult to know whether you have a psychological disorder or if you're just as abnormal as everyone else. are you nuts • psychological disorders • psychologically challenged • abnormal • unique odd behaviors
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Psychologist highlights critical elements defining cognitive-behavior therapy as an effective treatment with unique techniques. cognitive behavior therapy • cognitive therapy • depression treatment • anxiety treatment • treatment for children
Depression in Young People Depression affects approximately 5% of children and adolescents in the US. Possible risk factors include family problems, illness and lack of support. symptoms of depression in children and adolescents • causes of depression in children and adolescents • the role of parents and teachers in depression • self-help for depression in children and adolescen • treating depression in children and adolescents
DSM-IV Psychological Disorders Psychological disorders range from personality disorders to sleep disorders. Here's a complete list of the 16 DSM-IV mental illnesses, plus brief definitions. types of psychological disorders • categories of mental illness • dsm-iv-tr • mental disorders • mood disorders
Facts about Female Killers Here, you'll find a brief description of several famous Angels of Death & Black Widows, plus an explanation of how female serial killers differ from male serial killers. facts about female killers • famous angels of death • male serial killers • famous black widows • jane toppan
Forensic Psychologists vs. Forensic Psychiatrists A brief evaluation of the literature concerning forensic evaluations as preformed by Forensic Psychologists versus Forensic Psychiatrists forensics • psychology • psychiatry • courtroom
Getting Psychological Help Psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, & counselors are the mental health professionals most likely to help us survive psychological pits of despair (disorders). getting psychological help • different types psychological help • psychological help • psychologists • psychiatrists
Helping Couples and Families Psychologist explores ways in which cognitive-behavior therapy has been successfully applied to helping parents and couples. help for couples and families • cognitive behavior therapy • family therapy • couple therapy • marital therapy
How to Stay Healthy at Christmas It's easier than you think to stay healthy at Christmas. Here are 10 tips for reducing holiday stress and staying physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. reducing holiday stress • stay healthy at christmas • healthy holiday eating • less christmas stress • emotionally healthy christmas
Mental Health Professionals Psychologist informs readers about the many types of mental health professionals and what to consider in selecting a treatment option and provider. mental health professionals • choosing a mental health professional • psychology interventions • psychology treatment • mental health treatment
Oppositional Disorder Let us hope that the "scholars" of the DSM V Committee have the good sense to remove this blatant tool of social control from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Physical Effects of Child Abuse The effects of physical child abuse range from depression to rage. Here's how to survive child abuse - even if you're no longer an abused kid. healthy ways to survive child abuse • effects of physical child abuse • teen depression • symptoms of physical abuse • emotional abuse
Psychological Bullying Bullying isn't limited to pushes ahd punches in the schoolyard. Psychological bullying is behavior that intentionally harms another person, and has nasty consequences. psychological bullying • bullying • bullies • cyber bullying • school violence
Psychology Therapies for Children Psychologist guides parents on effective therapies commonly used with children experiencing emotional issues or behavioral problems. therapies for children • child therapies • art therapy • play therapy • effective child therapy
Recent Research on Suicide Depression and suicide can be related, but depression doesn't necessarily lead to suicidal thoughts. Other factors have a stronger connection to suicide than depression. recent research on suicide • factors leading to suicidal thoughts • detecting psychological disorders • depression and suicide rates • signs of depression
School Shootings Disconnection & isolation may drive gunmen to kill numerous people, like at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. Mass murder isn't new to us - but it's definitely increasing. school shootings • disconnection • isolation • why they kill • how to stop them
Sleep Eating Disorders Similar to nocturnal eating syndrome, sleep eating disorders include sleep disruption, sleep eating, and sometimes even binging and purging without waking up. sleep eating disorders • eating while sleeping • nocturnal eating syndrome • sleep disruption • eating during the night
The Benefits of Teen Mentoring The benefits of teen mentoring include more self-confidence and higher self-esteem. Research shows that peer mentors help prevent smoking, depression and addictions. benefits of teen mentoring • mentoring effectiveness in teens • treatments for teen depression • psychological bullying • quit smoking
Three Bizarre Psychological Cases Sometimes psychological disorders go beyond depression or denial to bizarre, uncontrollable mental conditions. The Rat Man, Wolf Man, & Anna O. are Freud's famous cases. bizarre psychological cases • sigmund freud • psychotherapy treatment • psychological disorders • freud's famous cases
Untreated Anorexics Disturbing results of a recent poll. anorexia • eating disorders • untreated • treatment
What is Music Therapy? Check out these emotional, spiritual and physical effects of music therapy. Music helps with the grieving process and can teach stroke victims to walk again. what is music therapy • how music heals • music therapy • physical effects of music therapy • canadian association music therapy
When Things Go Wrong Surviving hard times isn't about high self-esteem. It's about self-care & compassion. This means not criticizing yourself, dwelling on the worst, or beating yourself up. when things go wrong • secret to surviving • surviving hard times • high self-esteem • practice self-care
A New Twist On Eating The holidays are a time of fun, family and food... and with that food comes guilt. Take a look at how this guilt is related to bigger issues in our culture and how you can do some small things to get out of the food guilt cycle. women • food • holidays • diets • healthy eating
A Sumerian Myth: Queen Inanna's Descent From Mesopotamia comes this ancient Sumerian myth telling the story of Inanna, queen and sister of Gilgamesh, who travels to the underworld passing through seven gates. inanna • sumerian myth • ancient sumerians • epic of gilgamesh • shadow projections |
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