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Ohio State researchers believe they have developed and validated a new method to identify which people are narcissistic. And, the …

Definition of Sex Addiction Sex addiction can refer to a range of behaviors that are done in excess and significantly …

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Many of our psychological traits are innate in origin. There is overwhelming evidence from twin, family and general population studies …

Why is Fyodor Dostoevsky considered one of the greatest novelist to live? In his memoir, Ernest Hemingway claimed that he …

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The usefulness of medical marijuana for the treatment of mental illness and disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and …

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Psychology of Choice How psychology explains the everyday decisions that we make, and how we are unaware of the influences …

In an extract from his new book, John Marzillier meets people who have returned to the scene of their trauma. …

Rising Financial Burdens for Middle-Aged Americans With an aging population and a generation of young adults struggling to achieve financial …

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The idea of hypnosis or hypnotherapy has changed quite a bit in recent decades. Gone is the iconic image of …

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Adults with depression may have low self-esteem. They may display poor concentration, low motivation, and withdraw from social or recreational …

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Hypochondriasis is now more commonly known as Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD). It is an official mental disorder that requires a …

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It’s easy to judge someone for thinking they are ‘better’ than us in just about every aspect. But, looking in …

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Your mind is an incredible thing. Every moment of your life is processed and analyzed almost instantaneously so you can …

The symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often found in children lead many people to believe those particular kids …

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You came home from the hospital three weeks ago, a proud mom after eight grueling months of pregnancy. You should …

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Is happiness a joyful state of being? How about a pleasurable experience? Or possibly a positive emotion? Merriam Webster says …

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Post-traumatic stress disorder, more commonly referred to as PTSD, is a disorder that develops in individuals who go through horrifying, …

Mr. Murphy, a clinical psychologist, had been tapped by House leaders to investigate mental health treatment in the U.S. in …

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