Call of the Lone Wolf
What stops us from connecting even though we know social ties make us healthier and happier?
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles in 2013.
What stops us from connecting even though we know social ties make us healthier and happier?
The process of assigning mental health diagnoses can be influenced by more than observed clinical symptoms. Sometimes a diagnosis may be assigned even when the most correct diagnosis is ‘no diagnosis’. Here’s why it happens and why it carries important consequences for clinicians, research on prevalence rates, and the mental health system as a whole.
What can a documentary about a made-up guru and genuine devotees tell us about the therapeutic process?
It is clear from the circumstances of the Aurora shooter’s psychiatrist that deciding what to do about dangerous people is often a no-win situation for mental health professionals. Instead of blaming one person, changing the system would get better results.
In her recent trial, Jodie Arias gave us a vivid demonstration of some typical features of personality disorder, especially pathological lying. Interestingly, her jurors were not fooled by the fact that she is an attractive, charming young woman.
We seem to be losing sight of the values and discipline of ‘good sportsmanship’ as we become ever more tolerant of unruly and even violent behavior from our athletes, officials and fans.
Anxiety about unemployment remains high, even as unemployment rates themselves creep slowly downward. How can cash-strapped workers stand out without breaking the bank?
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