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August 18, 2010

Some treatments work, some treatments do not: Why the confusion?

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by Michael D. Anestis, M.S. Research on mental health and psychotherapy provides us with remarkably helpful information on a daily basis. Over the past several decades, a number of treatments for specific diagnoses have been rigorously tested in scientific trials,...

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October 31, 2009

Mastering A Skill Makes Us Stressed In The Moment, Happy Long Term

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No pain, no gain applies to happiness, too, according to new research published online this week in the Journal of Happiness Studies. People who work hard at improving a skill or ability, such as mastering a math problem or learning to drive, may experience stress in the moment, but experience greater happiness on a daily basis and longer term, the study suggests.

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June 26, 2009

Afghani Children Suffering From Post Traumatic Stress

Children who live in Afghanistan are particularly affected every day by a multitude of war time stressors which increase the likelihood of developing PTSD: trauma, child labor, and family and military violence. On a daily basis they are first-hand witnesses to the bombings, abuse, and the general upheaval of their home life and society as a result of war, including the effects of long-term povert

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