What Explains Rebound Weight Gains After Dieting?
What Explains Rebound Weight Gains After Dieting? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A previous blog on the frequent lack of
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How Do We Speak (or Write) About Disabilities?
The language we use in speaking (or writing) about disabilities greatly impacts how we think about the disability, and more importantly the person who lives with that disability. A much-trusted colleague, whose own list-serve and blog often provides material for this blog, addressed this issue recently (Ken Pope Beatrice Wright). Rather than paraphrase or summarize as I often do, it is best to simply quote. It’s well worth a few minutes to read through it:
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What is the Trade-Off Between Technology and Privacy?
What is the Trade-Off Between Technology and Privacy? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Speculation and rumors abound among friends, acquaintances,
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How Dangerous is Bullying
Teenagers who are bullied are at much greater risk of making a suicide attempt. It is critical that mental health professionals, and parents, actively inquire into this issue, rather than minimize it as a typical part of being an adolescent (especially middle school).
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The Powerful Benefits of Walking
Walking is very beneficial exercise, especially as people age. As little as 4,000 steps a day (less than 2 miles, or perhaps 30 minutes or so) for people 60 and over can benefit mental skills and attention.
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The Benefits of Exercise with ADHD
Running gave him a sense of control over his performance in school, relieved him of the discouragement and depression from performing poorly for so many years, and also reduced his levels of anxiety. In a very general sense, such exercise increases levels of basic brain chemicals (neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine). This actually encourages the brain to grow new receptors in some key areas.
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Secret Keepers
How Does Keeping Secrets Harm the Secret-Keeper? by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. It’s well known that keeping a secret is
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Do We Worry Too Much as Parents?
Do We Worry Too Much as Parents? by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Parenting is by its very nature an ongoing
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WHY THAT SILVER LINING PERSISTS
WHY THAT SILVER LINING PERSISTS By Sandy Plone, Ph.D. This article from Time magazine (6/6/11) seems more relevant today than
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Shoplifters: A Japanese Film
Shoplifters: A Japanese Film of Emotional Truths By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. “Shoplifters” is a Japanese film, nominated for Best
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What If Medications for Depression Don’t Work?
What If Medications for Depression Don’t Work? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The first line of treatment often recommended by
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How Does Choosing a Therapist Make A Difference?
How Does Choosing a Therapist Make A Difference? by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Does it matter which therapist you choose to
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Sleep Deprivation
What is the Impact of More Sleep? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. More sleep absolutely improves performance, athletic performance for
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Long-Term Risks of Intimate Partner Violence and Adverse Childhood Events
Long-term Risks of Intimate Partner Violence and Adverse Childhood Events By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Women who experience domestic violence
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Holidays: Festive Joy or the Blues?
Holidays: Festive Joy or the Blues? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The holiday season is a time of pleasure, excitement,
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How Does Burnout Impact Quality of Patient Care?
How Does Burnout Impact Quality of Patient Care? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. How does burnout among MD’s impact the
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What Are the Signs of ADHD in Women or Girls?
What Are the Signs of ADHD in Women or Girls? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The previous blog, based on
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Women with ADHD
Do Women with ADHD Differ from Men? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. While women with ADHD face many of the
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How Can an Email Help Students Perform Better?
How Can an Email Help Students Perform Better? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. There’s a simple way to encourage
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Does Lowering Depression Improve Cardiac Health?
Does Lowering Depression Improve Cardiac Health? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. How can we improve the outcome of medical treatment
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Ask NBA Star Kevin Love: Success Does Not Make You Immune to Depression
Ask NBA Star Kevin Love: “Success Does Not Make You Immune to Depression” By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Kevin Love,
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How Do Animals Assist in Treatment?
How Do Animals Assist in Treatment? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Does the presence of animals help with medical outcomes?
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Help to Prevent Suicide – a Growing Epidemic
Help to Prevent Suicide – a Growing Epidemic by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Recent headlines on suicide have been alarming.
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HOW TO MAKE SURE INSURANCE COVERAGE WORKS
How to Make Sure Insurance Coverage Works by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Federal law guarantees that insurance coverage for mental
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LONELINESS IS WIDESPREAD IN THE U.S.
Loneliness is Widespread in the U.S. by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A study revealed that “…. most American adults are considered
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MORE EVIDENCE: EXERCISE HELPS WITH DEPRESSION
MORE EVIDENCE: EXERCISE HELPS WITH DEPRESSION by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Physical exercise reduces the risks of depression. It’s that
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DOES TECHNOLOGY HOLD THE KEY TO ACADEMIC PROGRESS?
DOES TECHNOLOGY HOLD THE KEY TO ACADEMIC PROGRESS? by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A recent New York Times article summarized research
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Sports and Kids with ADHD
Sports and Kids with ADHD by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. How do kids with ADHD have more success with sports?
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Helping Women Deal with Money
Helping Women Deal with Money by Sandy Plone, Ph.D. Two important financial issues are addressed in The Los Angeles Times,
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College Students Often Need Therapy
COLLEGE STUDENTS OFTEN NEED THERAPY College students are experiencing strikingly high rates of psychological difficulties. A recent study made
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The Impact of Technology on Conversations and Ourselves
The Impact of Technology on Conversations and Ourselves How is technology affecting our conversations? Perhaps more important, how is it
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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
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More Reasons Why People Avoid Therapy
More Reasons Why People Avoid Therapy – Part 2 By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. “My friends can help me
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Reasons Why People Avoid Therapy
Reasons Why People Avoid Therapy – Part 1 By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Many people delay seeking therapy, often expressing
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Yoga Practice Relieves Depression
Yoga Practice Relieves Depression by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A recent study revealed that yoga could be helpful for
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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
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Sometimes Divorce is the Better Outcome
Sometimes Divorce is the Better Outcome by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Dr. Glass, in Not “Just Friends”: Rebuilding Trust and
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Can the Economic Cost of Rape Even be Estimated?
Can the Economic Cost of Rape Even be Estimated? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The prevalence of rape in the
Read moreResearch Shows That Commercial Weight-Loss Programs are Not Effective
Research Shows That Commercial Weight-Loss Programs are Not Effective By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Are commercial weight loss programs
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Are Physicians (and Other Health Care Providers) Reluctant to Seek Help?
Are Physicians (and Other Health Care Providers) Reluctant to Seek Help? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Physicians report that they are
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