We all go through tragedies in life- some debilitating illness, death of near relative or some major loss in life, events that can be easily and objectively stated. Though it may not be easy for the victim to initially accept them and harder still to get over them completely. But what about other tragedies in […]

Let\’s be real with one another for a moment. Life is hard. It never really gets easy, and in fact it may only get harder. While we can look back on earlier days and see the positives, we struggle with what we face today. This is no different when being a […]

Asperger syndrome is a neurophysiologic disorder that was accepted in the psychiatric community in 1994. It was identified by Hans Asperger, an Austrian doctor, back in 1944. Asperger syndrome and autism are examples of pervasive developmental disorders, commonly referred to as PDD, or PDD or Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
The DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental […]

What is dream interpretation? It is the art of deciphering dreams in order to understand and benefit from them.
When it comes to the actual process of dream analysis, there are some fundamental principles and methods that we should be familiar with.
1. Ever wonder who the characters in our dreams are? What are their significance? More […]

How do we treat bipolar disorder? Specifically, how do we treat mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder? The treatment of these two clinical states is not the same.
The treatment of mania is dependent upon its severity and acuity. For mild to moderate mania, mood stabilizers such as lithium and valproic acid (Valproate) are still […]

In the Universe Next Door by James W. Sire, we see a natural transition from the Naturalist to Nihilist viewpoint, offered by Sire as a natural movement of one world view to another. In the Naturalist world view, which came from Rene Descartes\’ belief that the universe is just a \”mechanism of matter which people […]

Autism is defined as a neurodevelopmental disorder that reveals itself in a pronounced abnormal social interaction, patterns of interests, patterns of behavior, and communication ability. The specific cause of autism is unknown, some researchers suggest that autism results from genetically-influenced vulnerabilities to environmental triggers. It is estimated that autism occurs in as many as one […]

Number of women after having terminated pregnancy through abortion may become overwhelmed with guilt and may become pregnant again desiring to replace the child lost. While some of the women carry the second baby to terms, studies have shown that most of the second abortions take place within a year of the first one. If […]

The questions below are directed to people who are involved in \”facilitated\” or \”agent\” dependent typing. For this series of questions, I will use the term \”facilitator\” to refer to a person who provides some type of arm or wrist support. I will use the term \”agent\” to address someone who serves as a catalyst […]

ADHD just rolls off the tongue.
Describe a few key behaviors, such as uncontrollable energy, inattention to detail, and an inability to focus your child, and before you know it, someone is telling you:
\”Your child must have ADHD.\”
The next steps are pretty straightforward:

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Express concern\r
See your physician\r
Get referred to a specialist\r
Child is evaluated\r
Medication […]