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Insanity Defense: Unintentional Crimes Due To Mental Disorders
By Eric Hamilton | Apr 08, 2020 08:41 AM EDTOur legal system is designed to punish the guilty and serve fair justice to the victims. However, there are some exceptional situations when the system does not work on these lines. One of these is the insanity defense, which lets a defendant plead not guilty by reason of insanity.
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New Research Sheds Light on Potentially Negative Effects of Cannabis
By Staff Reporter | Mar 30, 2020 01:13 PM EDTCoughing fits, anxiety and paranoia are three of the most common adverse reactions to cannabis, according to a recent study by Washington State University researchers.
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Obesity Alert for April 2020
By Staff Reporter | Mar 24, 2020 08:30 AM EDTAll print, broadcast and online journalists who receive the Obesity embargo alert agree to abide by the embargo and may not publish, post, broadcast or distribute embargoed news releases or details of the embargoed studies before the embargo date and time.
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Actionable Tips for When Your Parent is Diagnosed with Alzheimer's
By Eric Hamilton | Mar 16, 2020 11:53 AM EDTIf your parent has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, you mostly know they've had some form of dementia for one to two years leading up to the diagnosis. It can be a very trying and stressful time. Whether you're on the cusp of finding out what the true diagnosis is or if you've just learned they have the disease, here are suggestions for coping and helping your loved one and rest of the family:
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Quick Ways to Banish Stress and Live a Happier Life
By Eric Hamilton | Mar 11, 2020 11:13 AM EDTStress really is the silent killer. No matter who you are, or where you come from, there's a good chance that you've got at least some kind of stress that you need to deal with on a regular basis. Your stress might be caused by feelings of anxiety about your performance at work.
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The Award-Winning Breakup Checklist
By Staff Reporter | Mar 05, 2020 11:29 PM ESTIt can’t be denied that going through a breakup really, really, really, really sucks - even if you were the one who initiated it. Unfortunately, the ones that come as a surprise, or if not a surprise then the ones you really didn’t want to happen, can seem - utterly and without mercy - catastrophic. Let’s pause for a moment of real talk. If you are feeling heavy emotions, talk to a professional licensed therapist ASAP. In fact, stop reading this article (as delightful and well-written as it is), close your laptop, and go do that right this very minute. Okay? This checklist is for the people who are feeling hurt, but not in a way that would cause them to inflict harm on themselves or others.
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The Psychology of Addiction: What It Takes to Kick a Habit
By Ernest Hamilton | Mar 04, 2020 04:13 PM ESTSociety likes to think of addiction as a personal defect. If you can't quit drinking, smoking, or using, then the problem is yours - not the drugs.
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It's Time to Get Help: 5 Top Signs You Should See a Therapist
By Eric Hamilton | Mar 01, 2020 08:36 AM ESTHave you been struggling with your mental health?
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What Every Parent Needs to Know About Neurofeedback for ADHD
By Eric Hamilton | Feb 29, 2020 11:11 PM ESTADHD affects millions of individuals in the United States-the majority being children. What's more, is that it's three times more common among boys than girls.
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How Your Mental Illness Impacts Those Around You
By Staff Reporter | Feb 23, 2020 03:50 PM ESTWith mental illness at an all-time high, there has been a surplus of information accessible to the public on various conditions, symptoms, and treatment options. This is great in that it provides people with effective resources they can utilize to seek help and reclaim their lives. What isn’t a popular topic of discussion, however, is how mental illnesses such as depression, impact the emotional well-being of those around us. In reality, mental illness impacts more than just the person diagnosed with it. It also has a rippled emotional effect on those closest to them. Seeing those that they love go through something so physically and mentally debilitating and feeling powerless against it, can have psychological consequences for your family, friends, co-workers, and others associated with you.
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What Every Parent Needs to Know About Neurofeedback for ADHD
By Eric Hamilton | Feb 24, 2020 03:06 PM ESTADHD affects millions of individuals in the United States-the majority being children. What's more, is that it's three times more common among boys than girls.
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How to know if you can trust your psychotherapist
By Eric Hamilton | Feb 24, 2020 02:56 PM ESTTherapy is an unusual and unique experience for everyone. Sharing your secrets and emotional problems with a complete stranger can be very hard. Sometimes people feel uncomfortable around their psychotherapists and have a strong feeling that they can't trust them.
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8 Common Misconceptions About Online Therapy
By Staff Reporter | Feb 01, 2020 09:36 AM ESTOnline therapy services have garnered a great deal of press and praise alike in recent years, with many turning to various web-based platforms as an alternative to traditional in-office therapy sessions.
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Post-Traumatic Stress After a Traffic Accident
By Staff Reporter | Jan 28, 2020 11:36 PM ESTIf you have been injured in a traffic accident, you may feel nervous about driving again and the pain you are in may cause you to feel depressed. If you are afraid to ride in a car again or if you have constant memories of the incident, you may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. There are a few symptoms of PTSD that are common after an accident.
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The Health and Wellness Benefits of an Outdoor Kitchen
By Staff Reporter | Jan 25, 2020 05:24 AM ESTIf you are looking for something to add to your property that will help with your health and wellness, consider adding an outdoor kitchen. An outdoor kitchen will not only increase the value of your property, but it will also increase health benefits including your mental health.
