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Bipolar Disorder, Type Ii: How is it Like Rodney Dangerfield?
Rodney Dangerfield was an American comedian and actor best known for his catchphrase, “I don’t get no respect”. It can seem the same with Type II bipolar disorder. In show biz, things that are flashy are popular, but when it comes to the cast of bipolar disorder, Type II is a stick in the mud—the [...]
Dec 25th, 2009 | Filed under IPT -
Depression
Depression
Monika Nigam
Introduction:
Human nature varies throughout the world. The perception and understanding of the situation by an individual depends upon diverse issues. Grasping and tackling these matters require intellect and prior experiences, but occasionally situation turn out to be beyond the controls and this leads to hopelessness, despair and anguish called depression. The [...]Nov 17th, 2009 | Filed under depression -
Depression: Symptoms and Treatments
Depression is often thought of as a female issue, which derives from the fact that women are twice as likely to experience this condition, but it’s also because women are more likely to seek help. It makes sense in a weird sort of way. I mean, if a guy won’t even ask for directions, how [...]
Nov 16th, 2009 | Filed under IPT -
From Fox River Grove and Woodstock, IL: How Psychological Counseling Eliminates Depression
Depression is all too real and results in relationship conflicts, family dysfunction and lost work productivity. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 17 million adults suffer from depression in the U.S. alone during any 1-year period. Yet, it is highly treatable using counseling techniques.
Is Depression Really Different from Occasional Sadness?
We all feel sad [...]Nov 7th, 2009 | Filed under depression -
Mental Health and Mental Illnessesâyour Anti-conscience
When you learn something, this knowledge is not immediately absorbed by your mind. You must learn it by repetition; otherwise, you will forget this information.
When a scientist discovers something, there is usually a great delay that prevents the public from learning about this discovery, in addition to many reactions from those who claim the [...]Oct 30th, 2009 | Filed under IPT -
Strategies for Understanding and Assessing Suicide Risk in Psychotherapy
This 1-credit continuing education opportunity is co-sponsored by the American College of Forensic Examiners International (ACFEI) and the American Psychotherapy Association. ACFEI maintains responsibility for all continuing education accreditations. This article is approved by the following for 1 continuing education credit:
APA provides this continuing education credit for Diplomates.
The American College of Forensic Examiners International is [...]Oct 29th, 2009 | Filed under IPT



