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Archive for February, 2008

How to Choose a Therapist

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

How to Choose a Therapist
Choosing the right therapist is a complex and extremely important matter, involving
questions with licensing, training, degree, and, of course, personal comfort. Please find
these issues discussed below for your assistance.
Licensing: It is usually best to choose a therapist who is licensed by the regulatory board
in your state. Licensing typically ensures that a […]

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Depression

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

1)      What are some causes of depression? The causes of depression are diverse and complex and depend in part on the type of depression in question. For example, Major Depression, a disorder characterized by a somewhat abrupt – and very serious – deterioration in mood and functioning, may be due in many instances to “biological” […]

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about OCD

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

1)      What are the signs and symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by either obsessions or compulsions: Obsessions are defined by:

Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced, at some time during the disturbance, as intrusive and inappropriate and that cause marked anxiety or distress
The thoughts, impulses, or images are […]

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OCD Test

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

One may take the following test from PsychCentral and get a score at http://psychcentral.com/ocdquiz.htmObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Screening QuizUse this brief screening measure to help you determine
if you might need to see a mental health professional for diagnosis
and treatment of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).

Instructions: This is a screening measure to help you determine whether you might have an […]

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Anxiety

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

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ANXIETY  Anxiety is an inevitable part of everyday life. If you didn’t feel any anxiety in response to everyday challenges involving potential loss or failure, something would be wrong with you. However, when anxiety becomes more intense (e.g., panic attacks), lasts longer, (for months after […]

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Panic and Anxiety

Monday, February 4th, 2008

1) What are the common panic anxiety attack symptoms? Feeling of impending doom; need to escape immediate situation or avoid any circumstance from which escape is difficult or impossible; feeling of suffocation or lack of air; sweating, numbness, tingling, heart racing, dizziness, nausea, shaking, general and severe anxiety, fear of catastrophe.
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