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WHY THAT SILVER LINING PERSISTS

March 15, 2019 chrisjo STRESS REDUCTION, Stress Reduction Therapy

WHY THAT SILVER LINING PERSISTS By Sandy Plone, Ph.D. This article from Time magazine (6/6/11) seems more relevant today than

FAMILIES

Shoplifters: A Japanese Film

February 27, 2019March 4, 2019 chrisjo child abandonment, child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, emotional connection, family, relationships

Shoplifters: A Japanese Film of Emotional Truths By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. “Shoplifters” is a Japanese film, nominated for Best

ANXIETY DEPRESSION

What If Medications for Depression Don’t Work?

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 chrisjo alternative therapy, alternatives to medication, Anxiety, depression, non-medical therapy, wholistic help

What If Medications for Depression Don’t Work? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The first line of treatment often recommended by

SLEEP

Sleep Deprivation

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 chrisjo fatigue, mood, performance, sleep, sleep habits, sleep hygiene

What is the Impact of More Sleep? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. More sleep absolutely improves performance, athletic performance for

DEPRESSION

Holidays: Festive Joy or the Blues?

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 chrisjo Alan M. Solomon, depression, depression therapy, Ph.D

Holidays: Festive Joy or the Blues? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The holiday season is a time of pleasure, excitement,

QUALITY CARE

How Does Burnout Impact Quality of Patient Care?

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 chrisjo burnout, patient satisfaction, quality care, Quality Patient Care, therapist fatigue

How Does Burnout Impact Quality of Patient Care? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. How does burnout among MD’s impact the

ADHD

Women with ADHD

October 15, 2018October 18, 2018 chrisjo ADHD, diagnosis of ADHD, gender differences, women vs. men

Do Women with ADHD Differ from Men? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. While women with ADHD face many of the

DEPRESSION HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Does Lowering Depression Improve Cardiac Health?

September 14, 2018September 14, 2018 chrisjo Anxiety, depression, depression treatment

Does Lowering Depression Improve Cardiac Health? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. How can we improve the outcome of medical treatment

ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY

How Do Animals Assist in Treatment?

August 14, 2018 chrisjo Animal Assisted Therapy, Anxiety, depression, medical treatment, pets, Therapy

How Do Animals Assist in Treatment? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Does the presence of animals help with medical outcomes?

DEPRESSION

Help to Prevent Suicide – a Growing Epidemic

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 chrisjo depression, opiate addiction, Suicide, suicide help, suicide prevention

Help to Prevent Suicide – a Growing Epidemic by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Recent headlines on suicide have been alarming.

INSURANCE

HOW TO MAKE SURE INSURANCE COVERAGE WORKS

July 14, 2018July 14, 2018 chrisjo appeals for coverage, insurance coverage, insurance reimbursement, parity

How to Make Sure Insurance Coverage Works by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Federal law guarantees that insurance coverage for mental

IPN Member Articles

LONELINESS IS WIDESPREAD IN THE U.S.

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 chrisjo alienation, alone, isolated, isolation, left out, loneliness, lonely

Loneliness is Widespread in the U.S. by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A study revealed that “…. most American adults are considered

DEPRESSION

MORE EVIDENCE: EXERCISE HELPS WITH DEPRESSION

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 chrisjo activity, depression, exercise, non-medical treatment, prevention, relief

MORE EVIDENCE: EXERCISE HELPS WITH DEPRESSION by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Physical exercise reduces the risks of depression. It’s that

EDUCATION Technology

DOES TECHNOLOGY HOLD THE KEY TO ACADEMIC PROGRESS?

May 30, 2018June 13, 2018 chrisjo learning, relationship, teachers, teaching, technology, technology and academics

DOES TECHNOLOGY HOLD THE KEY TO ACADEMIC PROGRESS? by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A recent New York Times article summarized research

ADHD

Sports and Kids with ADHD

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 chrisjo ADHD, alan-solomon torrance therapists, children, coaching, kids ADHD, kids with ADHD, sports, Sports and Kids with ADHD, team sports

Sports and Kids with ADHD by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. How do kids with ADHD have more success with sports?

FINANCES/MONEY

Helping Women Deal with Money

April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 chrisjo divorce, finances, money, MONEY THERAPY, therapy in los angeles, widows

Helping Women Deal with Money by Sandy Plone, Ph.D. Two important financial issues are addressed in The Los Angeles Times,

YOUNG ADULTS

College Students Often Need Therapy

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 chrisjo Anxiety, college students, College Students Therapy, counseling, depression, Young Adults therapy

COLLEGE STUDENTS OFTEN NEED THERAPY College students are experiencing strikingly high rates of psychological difficulties. A recent study made

RELATIONSHIPS Technology

The Impact of Technology on Conversations and Ourselves

March 30, 2018 chrisjo cell phones, digital communication, distractions, technology, technology and communication

The Impact of Technology on Conversations and Ourselves How is technology affecting our conversations? Perhaps more important, how is it

PSYCHOTHERAPY

WHAT MAKES FOR CARING MEDICAL CARE

March 14, 2018March 30, 2018 chrisjo PSYCHOTHERAPY, Psychotherapy los angeles, Psychotherapy therapists, WHAT MAKES FOR CARING MEDICAL CARE

WHAT MAKES FOR CARING MEDICAL CARE A not-so-recent op-ed piece in the New York Times poignantly describes genuinely caring psychiatric

SEEKING THERAPY

More Reasons Why People Avoid Therapy

February 27, 2018February 27, 2018 chrisjo avoiding therapy, confidentiality, cost of therapy, privacy in therapy, Therapy

More Reasons Why People Avoid Therapy – Part 2 By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. “My friends can help me

DEPRESSION

Yoga Practice Relieves Depression

January 30, 2018 chrisjo aerobic, depression therapy, exercise, Key words: depression, Meditation, yoga

Yoga Practice Relieves Depression by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A recent study revealed that yoga could be helpful for

GOAL SETTING

New Years Resolutions

January 14, 2018January 14, 2018 chrisjo How to Keep New Years Resolutions, New Years resolutions

How to Keep New Years Resolutions By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. By one estimate about one-fourth of all New Years

RELATIONSHIPS

Sometimes Divorce is the Better Outcome

December 31, 2017December 31, 2017 chrisjo divorce, infidelity, marriage counseling, separation

Sometimes Divorce is the Better Outcome by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Dr. Glass, in Not “Just Friends”: Rebuilding Trust and

TRAUMA / PTSD

Can the Economic Cost of Rape Even be Estimated?

December 15, 2017 chrisjo Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D, rape issues

Can the Economic Cost of Rape Even be Estimated? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The prevalence of rape in the

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Research Shows That Commercial Weight-Loss Programs are Not Effective

November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 chrisjo 0 Comments

Research Shows That Commercial Weight-Loss Programs are Not Effective By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Are commercial weight loss programs

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Are Physicians (and Other Health Care Providers) Reluctant to Seek Help?

November 15, 2017April 30, 2018 chrisjo Alan M. Solomon, los Angeles Therapist, Ph.D

Are Physicians (and Other Health Care Providers) Reluctant to Seek Help? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Physicians report that they are

MENTAL HEALTH CARE PSYCHOTHERAPY

What Forms of Therapy are Helpful?

October 17, 2017November 16, 2017 chrisjo Alan Solomon, Dr. Alan M. Solomon, los ageles therapists, Ph.D, Therapy, What Forms of Therapy are Helpful?

What Forms of Therapy are Helpful? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A debate in the mental health professional community continues,

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Well-Being Affect Health?

September 28, 2017 chrisjo Well-Being Affect Health

How Does Subjective Well-Being Affect Health? Two studies support recent blogs about the effects of depression and/or anxiety on physical

PHYSICAL ILLNESS

Effective Treatment for Physical Illness Often Includes Help for Depression or Anxiety

August 2, 2017September 28, 2017 chrisjo Anxiety, depression, Help for Depression or Anxiety

Effective Treatment for Physical Illness Often Includes Help for Depression or Anxiety By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Fifty percent of

MEDICAL CARE

Treating Depression Improves Hospital Outcomes

August 2, 2017September 28, 2017 chrisjo Alan M. Solomon Los Angeles Therapist, depression, los angeles therapists, mental health

Treating Depression Improves Hospital Outcomes By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A recent blog noted the relationship between chronic pain, and

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WHY THAT SILVER LINING PERSISTS

Shoplifters: A Japanese Film

What If Medications for Depression Don’t Work?

How Does Choosing a Therapist Make A Difference?

Sleep Deprivation

Long-Term Risks of Intimate Partner Violence and Adverse Childhood Events

Holidays: Festive Joy or the Blues?

How Does Burnout Impact Quality of Patient Care?

What Are the Signs of ADHD in Women or Girls?

Women with ADHD

How Can an Email Help Students Perform Better?

Does Lowering Depression Improve Cardiac Health?

Ask NBA Star Kevin Love: Success Does Not Make You Immune to Depression

How Do Animals Assist in Treatment?

Help to Prevent Suicide – a Growing Epidemic

HOW TO MAKE SURE INSURANCE COVERAGE WORKS

LONELINESS IS WIDESPREAD IN THE U.S.

MORE EVIDENCE: EXERCISE HELPS WITH DEPRESSION

DOES TECHNOLOGY HOLD THE KEY TO ACADEMIC PROGRESS?

Sports and Kids with ADHD

Helping Women Deal with Money

College Students Often Need Therapy

The Impact of Technology on Conversations and Ourselves

WHAT MAKES FOR CARING MEDICAL CARE

More Reasons Why People Avoid Therapy

Reasons Why People Avoid Therapy

Yoga Practice Relieves Depression

New Years Resolutions

Sometimes Divorce is the Better Outcome

Can the Economic Cost of Rape Even be Estimated?

Research Shows That Commercial Weight-Loss Programs are Not Effective

Are Physicians (and Other Health Care Providers) Reluctant to Seek Help?

What Forms of Therapy are Helpful?

Well-Being Affect Health?

Effective Treatment for Physical Illness Often Includes Help for Depression or Anxiety

Treating Depression Improves Hospital Outcomes