An investigation published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics explores the link between child sexual abuse and inability to express emotions in adulthood. Alexithymia, a clinical condition typified by a reported inability to identify or describe one's emotions, is associated with various forms of psychopathology, including depression.
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October 29, 2009
October 22, 2009
50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology
by Joye C. Anestis Here at PBB, we are passionately interested in dispelling commonly held myths about clinical psychology. Previous myths that have been tackled by Mike and I include: being a victim of childhood sexual abuse increases the likelihood...
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July 29, 2009
Debunking the myth that being a victim of childhood sexual abuse increases the chances that an individual will sexually abuse others
by Michael D. Anestis, M.S. The other night, Joye and I took part in one of our regular "Law and Order: SVU" marathons. We enjoy shows that involve solving crimes and we enjoy marathons of television shows, so combining the...
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July 10, 2009
Debate Over Recovered Memory Continued By Brown Professor
Fueling the debate over the controversial psychiatric disorder known as dissociative amnesia, or repressed memory, Brown University political scientist Ross Cheit is challenging claims by two Harvard University psychiatrists. At issue is how to prove whether the memories of trauma, such as childhood sexual abuse, can be repressed and then resurface later in life. Cheit's paper, co-authored by Rac
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June 4, 2009
The impact of childhood sexual abuse on mental health: A review of Rind, Tromovitch, & Bauserman (1998) and the ensuing controversy
by Michael D. Anestis, M.S. Today's article will be a little different than prior PBB pieces in that it not only discusses a particular study, but also the ensuing public and professional responses to its findings. Dr. Fischer's article on...
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