Mental Health

Some of the best scientific discoveries seem to happen by accident.  Penicillin, the microwave, and the inkjet printer are examples of some serendipitous discoveries.  The psychological concept of learned helplessness was another…

We have all experienced a night where you just can’t sleep.  You toss and turn, glance at the clock, and fix your blanket.  You plump up your pillow, open a window, and…

Copper is a vital nutrient everyone needs that we probably do not think about on a daily basis. It is an essential part of the chemical reaction that occurs when converting dopamine…

There is plenty of research about how sugar affects your physical health. It can lead to issues like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Physical health problems can often lead to mental health…

Most would assume that when people see evidence that contradicts or challenges their viewpoints, they would assess and evaluate and then adjust their viewpoints accordingly.  However, surprisingly, this is not always the…

Religion, for many, is an integral part of their life. No matter which religious sect a person ascribes to, the act of being religious has been seen to have a significant impact…

A delusion of grandeur refers to a person’s false belief that they are someone other than who they are or believe they have special powers. It is commonly identified by strong beliefs…

A personality disorder is a type of mental health condition that is characterized by inflexible and unhealthy types of thinking, feeling, and behaving.  A person with a personality disorder has trouble with…

Hebephilia refers to the primary or exclusive adult sexual interest in pubescent individuals ranging from age 11-14. Hebephilia is differentiated from pedophiphilia, which involves exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children (up to…

Do you have a strong-willed child who struggles to listen and follow directions? Do you feel like you have to repeat yourself over and over until you yell to get your child…