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Why do we use psychological treatments to manage anxiety?
In the last few decades, psychological treatments have been gaining popularity for managing anxiety in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), panic disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).In fact, over the past few years, psychologists and psychiatrists have been using these treatments for a variety of disorders to treat anxiety.But how does psychological treatment work?How…
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What is your holistic psychologist salary?
What is the holistic psychologist’s salary?That depends on where you live. Some of the top earners in the UK are psychologists, including Dr Lisa Aiken, who was awarded the Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Bristol in 2012. Dr Aiken is one of the UK’s leading experts in mental health. Her latest book, Why Psychologists Do the…
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What to know about military psychologists in the US
A new report by the US Department of Defense (DoD) finds that military psychologists are highly paid compared to civilian psychologists.The study, titled “Military Psychologists in the United States: The Unpaid Military Psychologists and the Military Personnel,” found that, while civilian psychologists make up a small portion of the overall workforce, they earn between $75,000…
Read MoreWhich psychologists are the most likely to make you happy?
American psychologist Daniel Gilbert is famous for saying that “most people have some degree of cognitive dissonance”.It’s not always obvious when someone is making you feel bad, he explained.And it’s not just the feelings you have that cause you to feel bad.When you’re feeling angry or anxious or sad or sadistic or anything else, you’re…
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San Diego Chargers quarterback Matt Moore says he’d be open to taking a pay cut
SAN DIEGO — San Diego’s Matt Moore said he’d accept a paycut if he could go to the Super Bowl with a team he was “absolutely comfortable” with.The San Diego 49ers quarterback made the comments during an interview with the NFL Network on Thursday.He also acknowledged that he would be open-minded to an offer of…
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Forensic psychologist education: Paying more for the right job
Memphis, Tenn.— The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest job outlook for the profession of forensic psychologist on Monday.BLS chief economist Chris Woodruff said that a total of 1.5 million jobs were projected to be added in the field in 2018, an increase of 13,000 jobs compared with last year.Woodruff added that the…
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How to eat disorders: How to get better
Eating disorders are complex disorders and many sufferers are struggling to understand why their eating is so different from their peers.Many of them also struggle to understand what it means to be an eating disorder sufferer.According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), the most common eating disorders in the United States are binge eating,…
Read MoreWhy it’s so hard to understand the difference between a therapist and a child psychologist
A therapist’s job is to help people deal with their mental health problems, and it’s important for them to know the difference, psychologist Karen Smith told CNN.“You can’t just say ‘oh, I’m going to teach you how to read a list, how to do this.’”Smith said therapists should not be afraid to tell clients how…
Read MoreMan charged with assault after alleged beating of girlfriend
A man has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly punching a girlfriend in the face and hitting her with a bottle during an argument in Westhampton, New York.According to a police report obtained by WCBS 880’s Brian Harnett, the victim was walking to a friend’s house when a man she did not know pulled…
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How to Survive a Bipolar Disorder with a Glasses-Free Mind
Bipolar disorder is the most common mental illness in the U.S. The diagnosis has also made it difficult to attain a steady income, and the cost of treatment has been on the rise.However, one mental health therapist is trying to change that by giving her patients glasses-free mindsets.Read moreRead moreDr.Michelle McBride, a psychologist and director…
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