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Roy on the Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana was legalized in Maryland two years ago, and this summer we will be getting our first dispensaries. Psychiatrists are starting to ask what this means in terms of treating patients. Roy did a great job summing up some of the research for our colleagues:Unfortunately, because of the many historical restrictions on research, there is increasing amounts of data available, yet few "facts" to go by ("fact" as in "a thing that is indisputably the case"). These data are often viewed from differing perspectives. Such as absolute vs relative risks. Harm reduction vs harm avoidance. Public health vs crim...
Source: Shrink Rap - April 3, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dinah Source Type: blogs

Universal Background Checks for Guns Lowers Suicide Rate
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the suicide rate in the United States is now at a 30-year high. Another way to look at this is that every 40 seconds, someone dies by suicide. Nearly two-thirds of the 32,000 gun deaths in the United States are suicides, according tothe latest data from theCenters for Disease Control. Firearm suicidesoutnumber firearm homicides nearly two to one.Indeed, far more Americans die by turning a gun on themselves than at the hands of others.In the United States, firearms, particularly handguns, are the most common means of suicide.About 85 percent of suicide attemp...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - April 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: depression facts and figures mental health suicide trends violence Source Type: blogs

We Are All Coaches
A great number of people work as coaches, with specialties ranging from health and weight loss to life transitions and general goal setting. But even if you aren’t a professional coach, you still — whether you’re aware of it or not — use coaching methods to help encourage, understand, and motivate others. Whether it’s urging your teenage daughter to clean her room, helping a friend with her next career move, or prompting a co-worker to pull his or her own weight, coaching helps both ourselves and others lead more productive, positive lives. The three main coaching ingredients that lead to successful out...
Source: World of Psychology - April 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tracy Shawn, MA Tags: Family Friends General Industrial and Workplace Motivation and Inspiration Professional Self-Help Success & Achievement Active Listening coaching Communication Conflict Resolution Confrontation non-judgment support Source Type: blogs

The Secret To Emotional Control Most People Don ’t Know
Better emotional control is linked to lower levels of depression and anxiety. • Click here for your free sample of Dr Jeremy Dean's latest ebook The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic • Dr Dean is also the author of Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - April 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Psychology Source Type: blogs

This Is The Number 1 Cause of Ill Health Worldwide
Dr Jeremy Dean's new depression ebook will be released in the next few weeks. • Click here for your free sample of Dr Jeremy Dean's latest ebook The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic • Dr Dean is also the author of Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - April 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Depression Source Type: blogs

Keep Mental Health in Mind When Weighing College Acceptance
With admissions decisions rolling out this month to many eager college applicants, this is a good time to step back and consider some of some of the shifting dynamics that parents and students rarely think about in advance. Going off to college is, without a doubt, a life-changing experience. But like all major life changes, it can be just as overwhelming as it is exciting. Adjusting to a completely new environment with different social norms and without the support of family and childhood friends — on top of new academic pressures — can have a significant impact on students’ wellbeing. The public has become...
Source: World of Psychology - April 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Leslie Rescorla Tags: Children and Teens College Research Stress Student Therapist Students Success & Achievement Academia Academic Achievement college acceptance High School Higher Education Psychology student stress university Source Type: blogs

Mindfulness: The Anchor in the Storm
Ships in the harbor need to be anchored as they are brought back from a day at sea. If ships and boats were not secured, they would drift away if a storm were to occur at night. This is an ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) metaphor to help explain Mindfulness. Quite often mindfulness is misunderstood. Let’s clarify some essential points: Definition of Mindfulness: Jon Kabat-Zinn defines it as: “Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” This means that we can learn to purposely notice what is happening in the here-and-now. As we do, we become observ...
Source: World of Psychology - April 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Annabella Hagen, LCSW, RPT-S Tags: Anxiety and Panic Mindfulness Psychology Psychotherapy Stress Treatment Acceptance And Commitment Therapy attention Breathing Exercise Cognition Meditation Perception Present Moment Relaxation Source Type: blogs

Strong Chemistry Doesn ’ t Always Mean Strong Relationships
This article courtesy of Tiny Buddha. (Source: World of Psychology)
Source: World of Psychology - April 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Staff Tags: Personality Publishers Relationships Research Tiny Buddha behavior biological chemistry Carrie L. Burns communicate Dating Desires Dopamine Emotional Connection Estrogen Feelings Helen Fischer Hormones Intimacy john got Source Type: blogs

2 Factors Found To Underlie Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What really underlies obsessive-compulsive disorder? • Click here for your free sample of Dr Jeremy Dean's latest ebook The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic • Dr Dean is also the author of Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - April 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Psychology Source Type: blogs

What It Takes to Be Successful
“Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failing, loyalty, and persistence.” – Colin Powell With all the books, podcasts, blogs and feature stories touting various success tips, you’d think the world is populated with people at their wit’s end, all striving and climbing in a relentless pursuit to achieve what they think will make them happy. One of the reasons for the confusion, as well as the plethora of advice about what it takes to be successful is that the solutions are unique to the individual. As with most things, what works for one person may not work at all or not as well for someone...
Source: World of Psychology - April 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Suzanne Kane Tags: General Industrial and Workplace Inspiration & Hope Motivation and Inspiration Self-Help Success & Achievement determination Loyalty Persistence Resilience Source Type: blogs

Mar 31, Ren é Descartes: Today in the History of Psychology (31st March 1596)
Ren é Descartes was born. A profoundly influential figure whose revolutionary ideas had a major impact on the origins of modern empirical psychology. Descartes is best known for his notion of dualism, the assertion that mind and body are two separate entities which interact to form the human experience. (Source: Forensic Psychology Blog)
Source: Forensic Psychology Blog - April 1, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: blogs

Psychology Around the Net: April 1, 2017
Happy April Fool’s, sweet readers! Oh, how I love this day. I love jokes, pranks, tricks — everything designed to make me laugh (as long as it doesn’t hurt others, of course). Not only does it amuse me, but it’s also good for my mental health. Yes, I know, many of you know the drill, but for those of you who don’t, check out the NCBI’s Therapeutic Benefits of Laughter in Mental Health: A Theoretical Review (the abstract is easy reading, I promise). Now, let’s get on with it, shall we? This week we have new about the royal’s latest mental health awareness work, the kinds of t...
Source: World of Psychology - April 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Addiction Bullying Celebrities Disorders Eating Disorders Ethics & Morality Happiness Inspiration & Hope Policy and Advocacy Professional Psychology Around the Net Research Self-Esteem Substance Abuse Albin Lee Meldau Bullies Source Type: blogs

Hypersexuality in Bipolar Disorder
The need to be desired, it is a topic many women will avoid. They think it shows weakness to express the need to have a man find them attractive. I don’t. Maybe it was the many years of being overweight, but I love when I get hit on by a man. Being bipolar I admit that my need for a man to flirt with me takes on a life of its own. I love it! I crave the attention, and don’t feel as good about myself when it isn’t happening on a regular basis. Being told I am pretty, sexy, hot all makes me feel wanted and, after feeling like the ugly duckling for most of my life, I find nothing more thrilling. Since I long for the fe...
Source: World of Psychology - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tosha Maaks Tags: Bipolar Personal Relationships Self-Esteem Sexuality attention seeking Bipolar Disorder Depression Depressive Episode flirtation Flirting hyper-sexuality Hypersexuality provocative self-worth Source Type: blogs

Revealed: The Type of Music That Makes You Feel Most Powerful
If you want to get pumped up before a big event, what type of music should you choose? • Click here for your free sample of Dr Jeremy Dean's latest ebook The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic • Dr Dean is also the author of Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Psychology Source Type: blogs

How to Be Empathetic Towards Someone with an Eating Disorder
Watching a loved one fight a disease is heartbreaking. The best thing that you can do is to be there for them. But, it can be difficult to be empathetic when you do not see what they see. To help you care for them, here are some of the best ways to stay understanding. Inform yourself. There are so many forms of eating disorders and it can become overwhelming. Researching the disease can help you feel connected and recognize what may have caused the feelings to start. The first step to helping a loved one is understanding what they are going through. Don’t place blame. Don’t place blame on yourself, a significant oth...
Source: World of Psychology - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Madison Ferry Tags: Anorexia Binge Eating Bulimia Caregivers Eating Disorders Family Inspiration & Hope Bingeing Body dysmorphia Body Image Mental Disorder Nutrition Psychology Self Care Source Type: blogs