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Intrusive Memories: A Research Roundup

A just-released psychological journal article can help you understand why bad memories and images may not leave your mind ... and what can help you to send them away.

Is an Elder You Care About at Risk for Depression? Do This!

Research has confirmed the potency of this remarkable antidepressant.

Is Embarrassment Really Secret Joy?

The flush of cheeks could look like happiness. Or is it really shame or even humiliation?

How will Marriage fare in this year’s Oscars?

Did you notice how strong a role marriage played in so many of the Oscar winners?

I Know I Need Therapy Help, but Is My Therapy Working?

Not all therapy proves to be helpful. How can you assess if the particular therapist and treatment you are involved with are likely to succeed in helping you to solve your problems? Here are two perspectives and a set of nine guiding questions.

If You Speak Negativity, It’s Time to Learn a 2nd Language

Three speech patterns, which I call the 3-D's, are especially likely to trigger depressed feelings in a receiver. Do any of these sound familiar to you?

If You Tend to Get Scattered, Check for Adult ADD/ADHD

Children with attention deficits tend to be recognized by parents, pediatricians and teachers. Adult ADD sufferers by contrast often go undiagnosed. Yet adult ADD can destroy relationships at home and at work.

If Your Mother Was Grieving, Could You Become Her Caretaker?

What would you do if you suddenly found that you had to care for a depressed and grieving parent?

Individual Therapy for Married People: A Huge Mistake?

In my view, it may be a very mistaken—albeit common—practice to treat individuals without assessing their relationship and family life.

How High School Students Can Feel Less Stressed

Anxiety is rising to epidemic levels among teens. These strategies can help.