Prevent Depression In Adolescents

Measures Must Be Taken To Prevent Depression In Adolescents. Teenage Depression is one of the most common, undiagnosed, unrecognized and untreated health problems among youths worldwide. Depression causes serious social and educational problems, leading to increased risk for suicide and substance use. In a review of a Lancet article on teenage depression a researcher says: [...]

Magic Mushrooms for Depression?

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Your Brain On Psilocybin Might Be Less Depressed : Shots – Health Blog : NPR. Just say yes! Although the US Justice Department maintains that mushrooms have “no legitimate medical purpose” current research demonstrates Mushrooms can help reduce the restrictive state of mind and negative thinking caused by Depression. In a recent article published in [...]

How Do You See Yourself?

Metaperceptions: How Do You See Yourself? | Psychology Today. With the holiday season in high gear, nearly at the climax of social obligations and opportunities for social engagement, it’s easy to wonder about the impressions we make on others after any given interaction. For those among us, who like myself, generally despise Christmas, getting out [...]

The Power of a Plan

The Power of a Plan | Psychology Today. Nurses plan. The Nursing Careplan is the driving force of nursing practice. Nurses plan everything we do in order to provide the best care possible, with limited time, in an organized fashion. Practice makes planning perfect and plans happen…all the time. Transforming the effort we often exert to [...]

Can Men and Women Be Friends?

Can Men and Women Be Friends? | Psychology Today. This article seems especially appropriate right now, as the majority of my close friendships are with men… Coping with Optic Neuritis, has taught me to depend on the support of my friends and my male friends rarely disappoint. Also, I must admit, as a single woman [...]

The Truth about Procrastination

Unnecessary Illusions and the Truth about Procrastination | Psychology Today. Psychology Today is one of my favorite go to places on the web when I’m looking for informed opinions about everyday problems. Reading about the study of procrastination is one of my favorite things to do when I’m procrastinating… Timothy Pychyl, Ph.D., specializes in the [...]