An estimated three to six million children under eighteen years of age suffer from clinical depression. Descriptions of childhood depression and its treatment are presented here. In addition, major risk factors for depression and suicide are discussed.

Many individuals with chronic illness or disease are likely to experience emotional problems such as depression or anxiety. Poor physical health can lead to psychological distress, and vice versa.

A written review that examines several key rehabilitative, attachment-focused treatments, and their subsequent implications for children diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD).

Abusive behavior did not make it into the diagnostic criteria of mental health disorders, nor were its psychodynamic, cultural and social roots explored in depth.

English at CU is a program full of helpful classes to bring your dreams of being a writer to life.

Many people each year are asked or required to take a psychometric exam called the MMPI, MMPI-2, or MMPI-A. Psychologists rarely give clients all the facts, so read them here first!

Ever feel limited by birth and life circumstances to being precisely who and what you are? MySpace allows for the creation of seemingly complete but virtual selves.

If mental illness is culture-dependent and mostly serves as an organizing social principle - what should we make of the insanity defense (NGRI- Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity)?

This article discusses the phenomenon of "cutting" by defining the behavior, exploring causes and identifying effective treatment strategies.

In 1835, the British J. C. Pritchard, working as senior Physician at the Bristol Infirmary (hospital), published a seminal work titled "Treatise on Insanity and Other Disorders of the Mind". He, in turn, suggested the neologism "moral insanity".

Antidepressants have become the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. These drugs work in many different ways, but are intended to treat serious psychological disorders such as depression.

Hoarding is not usually just a sudden impulse. It may well be part of a pschological problem, whichn is discussed and probed here.

"It's like being the mime in the box. Not just playing him but being him. There will always be this invisible barrier between me and everyone else."

The "Blame-the-Victim" mentality is detrimental to rape victims and the view of women.

In this edition I will talk about a fascinating disorder called VCD (Vocal Cords Dysfunction). a condition that has the potential to mimic asthma, thus leading to inaccurate diagnosis and inappropriate, potentially harmful treatment.

Find out how homosexuality is viewed in the light of Psychology.

One of the rarest psychotic disorders is Shared Psychotic Disorder or folie a deux ("the folly of two"). This is a delusional disorder that is shared by two people that have close emotional ties.

A look at drug abuse among hispanics in America and how culture and lifestyle effects dependancy.

This paper aims to look at the criteria for diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, biological, psychological, and social influences of the disease, as well as various treatments.

This essay provides the definitions and statistics of rape and sexual assault, along with psychological profiles of criminals who commit these crimes and techniques for women to avoid becoming a victim.

A look at if memories can be repressed by our minds and if retrieval of these memories is possible.

An integrative approach is a selective combination of techniques used in the mental health and addiction fields. For many years we have been treating mental illness and substance abuse separately, but often the same individual is diagnosed with both.

This paper loosely chronicles the history of psychology and how society determined abnormality, and by residue led to a revolution in psychology and law.

The film "Groundhog Day" (1993) focuses on the personality and behaviors of the main character, Phil Connors. Varies theories of personality will be applied to the characters behaviors.

Many medical problems plague our population and it's widely discussed and openly presented through many avenues. But, what about the common conditions such as psychiatric disorders? Read this article for an in-depth look...

Schizophrenia has different origins, characterized by disturbances of the mind and personality, and altered behavior toward others.

Addiction is based upon a lie we tell ourselves. In order to reascend from the alcoholic pit we must stop creating excuses for our actions and start accepting responsibility for our self inflicted misery.

This study examined the relationships between cognitive, social, behavioural, and temperamental aspects of child development. Findings attest to the fact that child development and socialization processes are incredibly complex.

Depression is the most common psychiatric diagnoses in the world today. Women have more symptoms, are more likely to be diagnosed and hospitalized, and more likely to attempt suicide. This paper examines precipitating factors and possible solutions.

Twice-exceptional students are often underserved and misplaced into programs that only address one of their exceptionalities. This leads to alienation and underachievement. Educators must learn to recognize and address the issues facing these students.