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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is the term applied to psychological and emotional problems that develop as the result of experiencing any serious, traumatic event. Recent studies are focusing attention on the long-term effects of PTSD and have found a link between PTSD and dementia. The study focused on war veterans. Out of 180,000 veterans, …

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I was intrigued by a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, New Light on the Plight of Winter Babies. It discussed an interesting new study on the strong similarities in children born in the winter months. Statistically, there are significant findings that babies born during the winter have poorer health, school performance and career …

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Help in Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Thursday, July 02, 2009 Finding a job in today’s economy is hard enough, but it is even harder if you have Autism Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger Syndrome. For example, you may feel uncomfortable filling out a job application. Or you may feel confused because it’s …

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For decades, medications have been used to treat the symptoms of attention deficit disorders. For many people, these medicines dramatically reduce their hyperactivity and improve their ability to focus, work, and learn. But many people are hesitant about taking medication. Is there anything else available to reduce symptoms of ADD? Dr. Daniel Amen, a child …

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Doesn’t it feel good when you’ve had a meaningful exchange of thoughts and feelings with someone who really understands you? It contributes to your sense of self-worth, belonging, and security. On the other hand, it can sour your day when communication goes wrong because of misunderstandings. What determines the outcome of your conversations? The most …

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a short-term therapy that has proven to be highly effective. It is helpful for a variety of different problems such as depression, low self-esteem, phobias, anxiety, and relationship dysfunction. What’s really impressive is that the results are long lasting! Cognitive Behavior Therapy addresses the way that people think. The cognitive component …

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