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Winter Blues, Part 2: How Seasonal Depression Differs From Depression

Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder have many symptoms in common. Both can involve a loss of interest in activities, poor concentration, disturbance in appetite and sleep, and suicidal thinking. However, there are several distinctions. The most obvious is that S.A.D. comes and goes with the changing of the seasons. While S.A.D. has been known to [...]

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Dreams, Part 2: What Do Dreams Mean?

So what do dreams mean? The theories of Freud and the more modern day neuroscientists reflect two ends of a continuum.

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Compassion, Part 2: How Compassion for Yourself Changes Your Life Experience

Research has found that self-compassion affects peoples’ experience in significant and surprising ways.

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Santa Claus, Part 2: Should You Teach "Santa Clausology"?

Is there evidence that teaching about Santa Claus can harm your kids?

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Living Together, Part 2: Who Needs the "Piece of Paper" Anyway?

While only about half a million people reported living together in 1970, over 4 million people report living together today.

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Autism Treatments, Part 3: Is "Full Recovery" Possible?

Most people regard autism spectrum disorders (ASD) as life-long in nature. However, research over the past 40 years has shown that this is not always the case.

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Autism Treatments, Part 1: Using Anti-Psychotics for Autism

Using anti-psychotic medications to treat aggression in autistic children has increased. What is the impact?

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Are Men and Women Different in the Way They Process Images?

Men and women process information in different ways.

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Can Sign Language Help Young Kids Get Their Needs Met?

Researchers investigated whether infant sign language was helpful in a daycare setting.

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Partner Abuse, Part 3: Helping Couples Find A Different Way Forward

How high-conflict couples can improve their relationship.

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