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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Grief Counseling for Children: Dealing with Your Children on the Subject of Death by Dr. Beverly Block
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
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
Advice on Abusive Relationships: Scared to Get Help by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
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
Relationship Growth: The Plant of Your Relationship by Abba Jepsen, M.A., LPC
Online Infidelity: My Husband is Cheating on Me by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
How to Make New Friends by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
Divorce or Not: When to Quit a Marriage by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
Marriage Counseling: Communication Skills in Marriage by Carol Agnew, MA, LMFT
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.
Low Thyroid Symptoms - Hypothiroidism: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You But You Need to Know by Dr. William Nelson, NMD
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.
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
Prescription Drugs Alone Will Not Cure Depression or Anxiety by Dr. William Nelson, NMD.
Could a Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Panic Attacks and Anxiety by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Prozac Addiction: Should I Start Prozac Again? by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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
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
Dissociative Identity Disorder or Multiple Personality Disorder (DID or MPD) Symptoms by Kathleen R. Madison, LPC, CRC, DCC, CR.Ht.
What is Histrionic Personality Disorder? by Audrey B. Jung, CPC, DCC, NCC
How to Improve Your Self-esteem by Darlene Albury, LCSW
Answers to Your Questions About Psychological Health: Managing Traumatic Stress by Shirley N. Gruen, Ph.D.
Multiple Personality Disorder Symptoms and Treatment by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Symptoms by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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
Panic Attack Causes and Treatment by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms and Treatment by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Winter Blues by Dr. Nancy Tice
Information About Schizophrenia by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
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
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
Parenting Tips: The Now by Eric Rutberg, M.A.
Parenting Advice: Characteristics of a Good Parent by Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, DCC
Parenting and Childhood Development by Yenna Yi, M.A.
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
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
Sexual Harassment at the Workplace by Stephanie Kay, M.A., L.C.P.C.