Clinical Psychology
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New Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Research reveals two new warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, involving money management skills and memory problems (mild cognitive impairment). more...
Questions to Ask Before Taking Antidepressants
Here are questions to ask a doctor before taking antidepressants, or any medication for depression. They'll help with taking control of depression or bipolar disorder. more...
Symptoms of bipolar disorder (once known as manic depression) are triggered by certain activities or events. Knowing triggers can help with this psychological disorder. more...
How Do I Ask for Help for Depression?
Asking for help for depression can be difficult, but it's the best, healthiest way to survive hopeless or sad feelings! Here are five ways to get support for depression. more...
Learning how anorexia nervosa starts is a major step towards treating it. This insight into the causes and treatments of eating disorders may help people with anorexia. more...
Reasons to Get Help for Depression
People with depression who don't get help or treatment are at an increased risk for physical illnesses. Here's how antidepressants and therapy affect long-term health. more...
How Do You Know if You're Depressed?
Feelings of sadness are normal in healthy individuals, but how do you know if you're seriously depressed? Here's an online test for depression from mental health experts. more...
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Female Murderers and Serial Killers by Category
By: Vickie Britton
Aileen Wuornos was recognized by the media as the first female serial killer, but she was not by any means the first woman to kill multiple victims. more...
The Personality Theory of Alfred Adler
By: Andy Luttrell
Psychologist Alfred Adler believed that a person's behavior is motivated by a desire to achieve success or superiority. This is often moderated by social environments. more...
A Brief Biography of Alfred Adler
By: Andy Luttrell
Alfred Adler was an important figure in the history of psychology. He challenged the theories of Sigmund Freud and founded the school of individual psychology. more...
Schizophrenia and Handedness – Is There a Link?
By: Michael Catley
Schizophrenia and Schizotypal traits are two relatively common psychological phenomenons. Recently, much evidence has been found to link these with hand specialisation. more...
Causes and Types of Schizophrenia
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Alla Kondrat
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder characterized by impairments in cognition and behavior. more...
Schizophrenia as a Mental Disorder
By:
Alla Kondrat
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia. The symptoms of schizophrenia are divided into two groups: positive and negative. more...
Depression Impairs Judgment of Facial Expression
By: Laura Owens
Depressed people are more likely to exhibit a negative bias and misjudge neutral facial cues. Perception errors can trigger negative feelings and depression more...
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