Psychology and Mental Health Articles
Here we offer a collection of articles by current and past online counselors offering articles on psychology, mental health, and mental health disorders as a way of free self-help for our visitors.
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ADD & ADHD
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ADD-care® - A Natural Alternative
by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Concerned Parent of Possible ADHD Child By Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
ADD and ADHD: Characteristics, Symptoms, and Treatment by Barbara Averre, MHPCS, M.A.
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About ADD and ADHD by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Career Issues
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Why You Have Not Achieved Your Goals and How to Get Back on Track
by Ugochukwu Uche MS., LPC
Career Counseling: Increased Stress Due to Job Insecurity
By Carole Saylor, MC, NCC, LAC, DCC, LISAC
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Coping with Job Loss: Preparing for, and Overcoming a Job Loss by Ugochukwu Uche MS., LPC
The Wrong Career: Did I Make a Mistake Choosing My Career? I Feel Stuck in a Job I Hate by Dr. Beverly Block
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Career Changes: How Do I Make A Mid-Life Career Change? by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Chemical Dependence / Substance Abuse
Addiction Recovery Month: A Time to Spread Word of Solutions
By DJ Diebold, CAC, LISAC
- What is Alcoholism and How to Treat It?
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Alcohol, Drugs, and Celebrities: Britney Spears. Quiet Desperation It's Not by DJ Diebold, CAC, LISAC
- Drinking and Driving: Most Drunk Drivers Do Not Decide to Be So by DJ Diebold, CAC, LISAC
- Inhalants Abuse: The Other Drug in the Cabinet by DJ Diebold, CAC, LISAC
How to Prevent Alcohol Relapse by Darlene Albury, LMSW
- Men and Women Substance Abusers & Program Retention by Darlene Albury, LMSW
- Dealing with Addiction to Cannabis (Marijuana) by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
- Caffeine Addiction Effects: Am I Addicted to Caffeine? by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Codependency
- Addictive Love and Codependency in a Relationship
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
- Codependency: Definition and Characteristics
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Understanding Co-Dependence
By Kenneth H. Fields, MA, NCC, LMHC
Communication
Social Networking Addiction
By Audrey B. Jung, CPC, DCC, NCC. DAPA- Personal Boundaries: Relationship Fighting or
Personal Boundary Violations
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC - How to Effectively Communicate and Achieve Good Communication Skills
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Depression
Depression Fighting Foods
By Nina White, NC
- Depression During the Holidays: Trying to Overcome Holiday Blues
By DJ Diebold, CAC, LISAC
Depression Symptoms: Is There an Elephant in Your Living Room?
By Dr. Shirley Gruen
Am I Depressed? How To Tell, What To Do by Dr. Nancy Tice
- Signs of DepressionBy Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Neurotransmitters: What is Neurotransmitter Deficiency Disorder and how can it cause depression, anxiety, and many other common conditions? by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
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Prescription Drugs Alone Will Not Cure Depression or Anxiety by Dr. William Nelson, NMD.
Eating Disorders
- Depression Fighting Foods
By Nina White, NC
Anorexia Nervosa: Getting Help
By Pam Truit, M.A.
- 7 Ways to Avoid Emotional Eating
By Dr. Nancy Tice
Number One Reason For Developing Eating Disorders by Joanna Poppink, MFT
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Food and Stress: Why Does Stress Make You Eat? by Dr. Nancy Tice
- Metabolic Typing: High Protein? High Complex Carbs? Which Diet is The Best for Me? by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
- Revolutionary, Safe, and Clinically Proven Healthy Natural Weight Loss by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
- How to Control Your Hunger by Dr. Nancy Tice
Energy Psychology
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Energy Psychology: Definition and Techniques
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC -
EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC -
Neuro Emotional Technique™ or NET™ Technique
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Tri-brain and Trauma Therapy
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Hypnosis: Recovering Childhood Memories
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Grief and Loss
The Stages of Grief
By Terre Buck, M.A.
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How to Deal with Loss
By Marilyn Pat Bogash, LPC
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Grief Counseling for Children: Dealing with Your Children on the Subject of Death by Dr. Beverly Block
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Bereavement and Loss: How to Deal with a Sudden or Accidental Death by Marilyn Pat Bogash, LPC
Marital / Relationships / Family
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Love Addiction and Codependency in Relationships
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Healing Your Family Soul with Family Constellations
By Isabel Meyer
Dating and Self-disclosure by Cynthia L. Marcolina, LPC
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Surviving the Recession: Couples Coping with the Recession (Making your relationship work in an ailing economy) by Ugochukwu Uche MS.,LPC
How to Survive Infidelity: Signs and Strategies by Lauren Trecosta, LPC
Love and Attachment by Abba Jepsen, M.A., LPC
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Advice on Abusive Relationships: Scared to Get Help by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
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What is Healthy Love? by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
The End of a Relationship: How to Recover a Broken Heart? by Dr. Judith L. Allen
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Relationship Growth: The Plant of Your Relationship by Abba Jepsen, M.A., LPC
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Online Infidelity: My Husband is Cheating on Me by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
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How to Make New Friends by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
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Divorce or Not: When to Quit a Marriage by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
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Marriage Counseling: Communication Skills in Marriage by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
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Problems of Marriage and Divorce by Pam Truit, M.A.
- Cyber Affairs: My husband has been cheating on the internet. Can I forgive him? by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
- My Boyfriend Wants to Rape Me. What Should I Do? by Ugochukwu Uche MS., LPC
Medical Advice
Chronic Pain and Alternative Treatment Options
By Cynthia Kindgren MS/LCPC
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Heart Disease, The Hidden Risk Factor
By Dr. Nancy Tice
Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms and Treatment by Kathleen R. Madison, LPC, CRC, DCC, CR.Ht.
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Low Thyroid Symptoms - Hypothiroidism: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You But You Need to Know by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
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New Fibromyalgia Treatment: A New Hope for Chronic Suffers by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
Medication and Drug Interactions by Thomas C. Fiel, D.O.
Second Medical Opinions: When to Obtain a Second Opinion? by Deborah Stengel R.N.
How to Treat a Sprain? by Dr. Mark Force
- Differences Between Traditional and Alternative Medicine by Thomas C. Fiel, D.O.
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How to Talk with Your Doctor by Deborah Stengel R.N.
- Choosing the Right Doctor by Thomas C. Fiel, D.O.
- New Skin Cancer Treatments: New Approach Prevents Skin Cancer by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
- When is Exercising to Much of a Good Thing? by Dr. Nancy Tice
- How to Fight Cancer: Eleven Ways to Avoid Cancer by Dr. Nancy Tice
- Controlling Triglycerides: What You Need to Know by Dr. Nancy Tice
- Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia: Not Getting Enough Sleep? by Dr. Nancy Tice
- Coping with Pain: How to Halt the Hurt? by Dr. Nancy Tice
Medications
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ADD-care® - A Natural Alternative
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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What is Paxil?
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Prescription Drugs Alone Will Not Cure Depression or Anxiety by Dr. William Nelson, NMD.
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Could a Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Panic Attacks and Anxiety by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Prozac Addiction: Should I Start Prozac Again? by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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What are the Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs? by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Mental Health Conditions
- Acute Stress Disorder or ASD - Symptoms and Treatment
by Kathleen R. Madison, LPC, CRC, DCC, CR.Ht.
Anger Management: Anger Issues and Types of Anger
By Kate Barcus Miller, M.A
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Asperger's Disorder: Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment by Kathleen R. Madison, LPC, CRC, DCC, CR.Ht.
- Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Dissociative Identity Disorder or Multiple Personality Disorder (DID or MPD) Symptoms by Kathleen R. Madison, LPC, CRC, DCC, CR.Ht.
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What is Histrionic Personality Disorder? by Audrey B. Jung, CPC, DCC, NCC
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How to Improve Your Self-esteem by Darlene Albury, LCSW
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Answers to Your Questions About Psychological Health: Managing Traumatic Stress by Shirley N. Gruen, Ph.D.
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Multiple Personality Disorder Symptoms and Treatment by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Symptoms by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Obsessive-Complusive Disorder (OCD) Signs and Treatment by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Symptoms and Treatment by Joyce M. Willis, MC, CPC
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Panic Attack Causes and Treatment by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms and Treatment by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Winter Blues by Dr. Nancy Tice
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Information About Schizophrenia by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Understanding Bipolar Disorder by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
- Anxiety and Phobias: I Can't Bear to Relax. Is it a Phobia? by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
- Anxiety or Panic Attacks: Symptoms and Treatment by Ugochukwu Uche MS., LPC
- Understanding Self-Sabotage by Kenneth H. Fields, MA, NCC, LMHC
Miscellaneous
- Social Networking Addiction
By Audrey B. Jung, CPC, DCC, NCC. DAPA 
Focusing on Your Presence of Mind with Mindful Affirmations
By Arlene K Unger, PhD
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Being Elderly in America: What Does the Future Hold?
By Barbara Averre, MHPCS, M.A
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Understanding the Elderly
By Dr. Beverly Block
Definition of Emotional Intelligence and Intentionality
by Eric Rutberg, M.A.-
Free Advanced Qigong Exercises by Cynthia L. Marcolina, LPC
- What is On-line Counseling? by Lauren Trecosta, LPC
Overcoming Perfectionism: How Do We Accept our Imperfections? by Margaret "Gigi" Roe, LPC
- How Do I Know My Psychologist Online is Qualified or What Do the Different Psychology Degrees Mean? by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
- Road Rage and Aggressive Driving by Margaret "Gigi" Roe, LPC
- Staying Awake: Finding Your Way as a Counselor by Cynthia L. Marcolina, LPC
- Self-esteem Checklist by Dr. Shirley N. Gruen
- The Context of Social Work: The Social Worker's Job Description by Darlene Albury, LCSW
- Facts about Suicide: Suicide is Awfully Permanent! by Dr. Shirley N. Gruen
- Who and What is an Enabler by Darlene Albury, LCSW
Time Management Skills Development by Stephanie Kay, M.A., L.C.P.C.
- Help with Midlife Crisis: Will This Phase Last? by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
- About Online Counseling by Kenneth H. Fields, MA, NCC, LMHC
Parenting
- Divorce & the KidsBy Lauren Trecosta, LPC
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Concerned Parent of Possible ADHD child
By Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
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Parenting Tips: The Now by Eric Rutberg, M.A.
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Parenting Advice: Characteristics of a Good Parent by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Parenting and Childhood Development by Yenna Yi, M.A.
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Raising a Teenager: Concerned Mom of Teenage Daughter by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
- Struggling with Styles of Parenting by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
- Father and Daughter Relationships by Dr. Beverly Block
- Modern Parenting: Teenagers and The Internet by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
- Parenting Advice: Teenage Daughter Dating by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
Parenting Help: How to Discipline My Child by Melissa Ellison, MA
- Self Identity: Moral Development in Children by Barbara Averre, MHPCS, M.A.
- Father and Daughter Relationships: Is it ok for my little girl to sleep next to her father? by Audrey Jung, LPC, NCC, DAPA
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Mother-Daugher Relationships: My Mom Doesn't Love Me. How Do I Let Go? by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Sexuality
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Sociology and Gender Roles: Gaining an Understanding of Today’s Gender Roles in the Forum of Sexual Behavior in American Society
By Barbara Averre, MHPCS, M.A.
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Addiction to Sex
By Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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Sexual Harassment at the Workplace by Stephanie Kay, M.A., L.C.P.C.
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