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'In a broad sense, these Botox studies underscore one of the biggest challenges in treating people with depression. They might think that the reason they are depressed is that they have little interest in the world or their friends a mistaken notion that is the result, not the cause, of their depression. They insist that only once they feel better will it make sense for them to rejoin the world, socialize and start smiling. Their therapists would be well advised to challenge their inverted sense of causality and insist that they will start feeling better after they re-engage with the world.'

Somewhat related to performance anxiety, this article nails the most awkward part of chatting online.

If you suffer from performance anxiety, instead of telling yourself to 'calm down' take advantage of the physiological similarities and say 'I'm excited.' It can reduce stress and improve performance. Read more in my latest blog post:

Hoarding has recently been classified as its own psychological disorder. It really is a major problem and there should be no stigma attached to getting help. Learn more about it at my latest blog post:

Literature on how to be a good parent is all over the place. Sometimes it's best to get rid of the confusion and focus on something. Why do you children misbehave? What are their goals? Check out my latest blog post. #parenting #childpsychology

Here is a nice video about the bittersweet feelings that come with love.

Check out my latest blog post about differences between men and women in therapy. Interesting read!

http://www.theatlantic.com//life-of-a-police-offi/284324/

How the new "cookie dough oreo" really has nothing to do with cookie dough and everything to do with "permission." This is a marketing technique where consumers suspend their disbelief to the point of thinking that they are actually consuming what the package says they are.

Check out my latest blog post about #childpsychology and #play. What is the purpose of play and how are societal changes impacting it?

Cute video about the reality of stress.