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Men and depression

Maiken Scott — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:24 +0000

More than 6 Million American men suffer from depression each year- and the disorder often expresses itself differently in men than in women. What are the symptoms, and how can families address this issue?

WHYY's Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott spoke with psychologist Dan Gottlieb.

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Research vs. practice in mental health

Maiken Scott — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:00:45 +0000

Evidence-Based Medicine sounds simple: Make sure doctors use the treatments proven to work best. In the field of mental health, there is a bit of a fight brewing over this idea. A recent article in The Journal of Psychological Science in the Public Interest (.pdf link) argues that therapists are not keeping up with the latest research in their field. Therapists counter that scientific studies often don't hold up in the real world. What does this mean for consumers?

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Recession may increase domestic violence

Maiken Scott — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:00:14 +0000

Over one million American women and over 800 thousand men are assaulted by an intimate partner every year – and experts worry that these numbers will increase in tough economic times. October is Domestic Violence awareness month – Psychologist Dr. Dan Gottlieb discusses warning signs, and what neighbors and communities can do to prevent domestic violence:

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Shorter days can darken mood

Maiken Scott — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:00:53 +0000

Fall is officially here and the days are getting noticeably shorter. As we enter the darker part of the year, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder. What are the symptoms and possible treatments?

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Coming to terms with oneself

Maiken Scott — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:09 +0000

Today marks Yom Kippur – a day of atonement for members of the Jewish faith. The day is spent fasting and reflecting about the sins of the past year. Is it therapeutic to take inventory of all the things we have done wrong over a certain time period?

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Anxiety poisons political discussions

Maiken Scott — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:14:33 +0000

Discussions about health insurance reform continue to be emotionally charged – with people on both sides of the issue calling each other names at the water cooler, in town hall meetings, and on the senate floor. Why do these conversations spin out of control so easily?

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Responding to crises on social networks

Maiken Scott — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:00:59 +0000

People share all kinds of information about their lives on social networking sites, and not all of the news is good. Along with posts about vacations and weddings, users read about illness, death, and crisis – and find themselves struggling to come up with an appropriate response. Dan Gottlieb discusses response and responsibility online.

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Online support networks

Maiken Scott — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:00:27 +0000

The internet has become a valuable resource for people looking for support, with web sites, groups, and chat rooms dealing with pretty much any obstacle one could face in life.

For Philadelphian musician Brian McTear, it was the only place where he could connect with a very close friend, Bobby Wolter. Both men were living with cystic fibrosis – a genetic disorder that claimed Bobby's life last week. They couldn't meet in person since there is danger of passing infections, but talked in depth about their lives, beliefs, and fear of death on their blog, Brian and Bobby Speak.
WHYY's Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott came across their exchange – and asked psychologist Dan Gottlieb about the importance of online support networks:

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Read Brian and Bobby's blog about living with Cystic Fibrosis.

Facing back to school concerns

Maiken Scott — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:00:12 +0000

Many families and kids dread the end of summer and going back-to-school, and don't like to think about it until Labor Day. Psychologist Dan Gottlieb says now is a good time to talk about some issues kids may be worried about as they return to school.

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Money and happiness

Maiken Scott — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:00:38 +0000

With the economy in a recession, there is a lot of talk about things people can and can not afford – vacations, cars, homes. And we hear a lot about the stress financial worries put on individuals and families. But how much does money impact happiness in life?

New research suggests it’s a mixed bag. WHYY’s Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott spoke with Dan Gottlieb about the relationship between money and happiness:

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