‘Health’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 2

New research from the University of Chicago suggests that anthropomorphism — giving human characteristics to animals, things, or supernatural beings, and forming relationships with them — helps people deal with loneliness.

A study shows that just a subjective awareness that we are doing something healthy causes actual improvements in our health. Does this give any clues about how therapy works?

“Decades of studies show that people who say their health is poor are likely to die sooner than those who rate their health excellent, even after controlling for how sick people actually are.” What can this mean? It seems we are our own best sources of information…

Our discussion and support forum opens a dedicated section for those whose lives have been affected by the 2004 earthquake and tsunami which struck in southern Asia. If you are involved in the relief effort, if you have lost friends or relatives in the tragedy, or if you are just trying to come to grips with the sheer cost of the tsunami in terms of human life and suffering, please join us.

Informal research reveals a growing quantity of material that is ‘pro anorexia’ on Xanga, on other community portals and discussion forums, and across the web. A significant group of people would specifically like to learn how to be anorexic. This article explores the pro anorexia phenomenon from a therapeutic perspective, emphasizing fundamental respect for the individual and his or her choices. (Originally published October 2004.)