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Learn About Psychiatric Disorders Mental Disorders

There are over 300 different psychiatric disorders listed in the DSM-IV. With continued research, more are named every year and some disorders are removed or re … See more

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Clinical Psychology & Mental Health

WEBGeneralized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD, involves excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events or activities that is out of proportion to the situation. The worry …

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What Makes a “Healthy” Personality

WEBIn interactions with others, the experts surveyed saw a healthy personality as one marked by straightforwardness and warmth. On the other end of the spectrum, there …

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Alphabetical Index of Mental Disorders AllPsych

WEBBrowse our index of mental disorders from A-Z. Our disorders guide provides symptoms, treatment, prognosis and more. AllPsych is part of Psych Central's virtual psych classroom.

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The Benefits of Biculturalism

WEBRather than choosing between the traditional and the new, then, integrating both into your worldview can carry several benefits. From higher self-esteem to lower …

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Psychotherapy Facts Learn About Psychotherapy AllPsych

WEBSimple answer…yes, but it really depends on how you define success. Therapy can help a person solve significant issues in their life, can greatly reduce and even eliminate …

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Chapter 9.1: Classifying Psychopathology

WEB9.1 Classifying Psychopathology. Mental illness is classified today according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM IV), …

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Positive Reinforcement May Be Key to Healthy Habits

WEBA little more carrot and a little less stick may be the trick to maintaining a balanced diet, exercising more, and drinking less. That’s according to a new study from …

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Social Media and Self-Esteem

WEBA recent article published in Science Direct looked at the association between social media use and mental health among adolescents. The impact of social media on mental …

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Online Psychology Games AllPsych

WEBConcentration. Focus and pay attention. This game requires a lot of concentration. Enjoy the AllPsych's crossword puzzles and online psychology games. Also, give our …

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Chapter 10.3: Carl Rogers & the Client-Centered Approach

WEBRogers believed in several key concepts that he believed must be present in order for healthy change to take place. His approach to treatment is called Client or Person …

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History of Psychology A Timeline AllPsych

WEBTimeline of Psychology. 387BC: Plato suggested that the brain is the mechanism of mental processes. 335BC: Aristotle suggested that the heart is the mechanism of mental …

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5 Facts About Optimism

WEBApparently, the kind of optimism that reduces the risk of depression is different than the kind that protects against anxiety. Specifically, having positive …

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Building Psychological Capital (Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism)

WEBDr. Heffner is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University where he teaches Cognitive Behavior and Solution-Focused Therapy, Clinical Supervision, and …

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Labels Can Help or Hurt People With Mental Health Conditions

WEBThe answer appears to be: both, depending on the situation. An example of when labels can help undercut stigma comes from a recent study by researchers at the …

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The Pros and Cons of Online Friendships

WEBDifferent studies have found that online friendships have advantages for LGBT, deaf and hard of hearing, and lonely and socially anxious youth. However, all …

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How Heritable Is Mental Illness

WEBAn example of a mental illness that’s highly heritable is schizophrenia. According to a study involving 31,524 pairs of twins (that’s a lot of twins!), the heritability of schizophrenia is …

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Chapter 7.5: Application of Trait Theory

WEBApplication of Trait Theory. One of the most obvious applications of understanding human traits is our ability to then measure these traits. We’ve discussed some of the …

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Chapter 10.4: Research on Humanistic Theory

WEBA second positive aspect of humanistic theory is the ease in which many of its aspects fit well with other approaches. Many therapists have adopted a humanistic undertone in …

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