Tag: American Psychological Association
Psychotherapy: Does It Have An Image Problem? 4 Possible Signs
What is your view of psychotherapy? Do you think of it in terms of positive growth? Or in terms of negatives and time wasted? Sadly, a lot of people would react negatively if you told them that they needed counseling. One reason is that to …
Checking the background of your doctor
When you first look at a doctor what are your preconceived notions? Does he look intelligent, harmless, and well put together? Does he look innocent? Do you find yourself thinking “he/she is a doctor, they want to help people not hurt them.” If so, you’re …
3 Changes in The DSM-5 All Families Should Know About
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) was released to the public, May 17, 2013. After years of frequent debates, arguments, and disagreements, the DSM-V is now ready to be further critiqued. Unfortunately, the DSM-5 has already caused a storm of debates, many of …
Are you blogging for mental health?
“I’m blogging for mental health” is a campaign started by the American Psychological Association to bring awareness to mental health in the general sense. I have received various emails over the course of the year after starting my PsychCentral blog section. I have taken comments …
