What motivates humans to take action? This has long been a fascinating topic for students of human behavior. One of the most important contributors to this area of psychological research is Abraham Maslow, who published a paper laying out his groundbreaking...
Newer models of addiction have replaced the old disease theory with focussing on the psychological, as opposed to the physiological, ways that people grow addicted to activities and substances. Activities include eating and gambling; substances include drugs and...
When you have a physical issue, ailment or pain, you might see a doctor. If you are having a mental health issue, you might see a mental health counselor or therapist, and if you were struggling spiritually, you might see a pastor, priest, shaman or some other type of...
About 1 in every 5 Americans out of a population of over 40 million are affected by a mental health condition. Many fail to seek mental health treatment due to the inconvenience of busy schedules and wanting to keep matters discreet. Technology has caused waves in...
When considering seeing a mental health professional, the difference between a psychologist and psychiatrist is an important factor to consider to maximize the chances of successful treatment. Although both are involved in therapy, each has areas of specialty in which...
College graduates with bachelor degrees in psychology often mistakenly believe that it’s only a stepping stone leading to a higher degree, one that will allow them to listen to a patient’s problems while they lay on a couch sharing their problems. In...
