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The Love Drug: More than a
feeling. New research
suggests love may be a drive as primal as thirst or hunger. www.apa.org/monitor/feb07/morethan.html.
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EVERYDAY
PSYCHOLOGY AND WELLNESS
A monthly annotated
listing of Psych & Wellness sites for our
everyday lives here in Fulton.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being.
It is a direction not a destination."
Carl Rogers, psychologist
February 2008 ~ To Your Health!
These are links
that I think are helpful. As with all online information, use prudence and your
personal good judgment.
(Note: If a link doesn’t work, type it into your browser or type the title of
the article into your search engine.)
1. Love
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The Love Drug: More than a
feeling. New research
suggests love may be a drive as primal as thirst or hunger. www.apa.org/monitor/feb07/morethan.html.
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2.
Improve Your Life
Motivation, leadership, communication, emotion, decision making, memory,
finance, grades, productivity and health. This articles reviews practical ways
psychology can be used to improve your daily life.
Ten
Ways Psychology Can Improve your Life:
http://psychology.about.com/od/psychology101/tp/applying-psychology.htm
3. United Way Area Resource Guide – Important Resource you may want to bookmark.
United
Way. VOICES. RESOURCE.
DIRECTORY. Of. Local and National Agencies. Published by. Family Service
Society, Inc. 827 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah KY: Counseling pp 8-12.
Mental Health Assistance pp. 72-74.
www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/menus/voices.pdf
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“How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? Just one, but the light has to really want to change.” J J In a stressful world, jokes and humor can be a real release. In fact, it has been discovered that laughing actually releases a beneficial hormone into the brain. It is real positive therapy! Why laughter truly is the best medicine http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=1960 |
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6. Wellness
The term wellness generally refers to a healthy balance of the mind-body and
spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being. Many Americans are
learning more about the connection between good mental health and good physical
health. This article reviews a few of the statistics that prove when it comes to
your body, your mind really matters
Focus on Mind/Body Health
http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=103
7. When serious help is
needed....
At some time in our lives, each of us may feel overwhelmed and may need help
dealing with our problems. According to the National Institute of Mental Health,
more than 30 million Americans need help dealing with feelings and problems that
seem beyond their control -- problems with a marriage or relationship, a family
situation, or dealing with losing a job, the death of a loved one, depression,
stress, burnout, or substance abuse. Those losses and stresses of daily living
can at times be significantly debilitating. Sometimes we need outside help from
a trained, licensed professional in order to work through these problems.
Through therapy, psychologists help millions of Americans of all ages live
healthier, more productive lives.
Finding Help: How to Choose a
Psychotherapist
http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=51
United Way Area
Resource Guide
United Way. VOICES. RESOURCE.
DIRECTORY. Of. Local and National Agencies. Published by. Family Service
Society, Inc. 827 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah KY: Counseling pp 8-12.
Mental Health Assistance pp. 72-74.
www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/menus/voices.pdf
The
Professionals: psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor
who's who? What's what.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/pto/phd.html
What's the
Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
http://psychology.about.com/od/psychotherapy/f/psychvspsych.htm
Warning
Signs That Tell You When It's Time to Seek Professional Help
http://singleparents.about.com/od/support/qt/whenyouneedhelp.htm
Mental
health providers: Find one to suit your needs - MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mental-health/MH00008
How do
I find treatment?
http://www.nmha.org/go/find_therapy
How to
Choose a Therapist
http://www.psychologytoday.com/pto/choosing_a_therapist.html
How to
Seek Help From a Mental Health Professional
http://singleparents.about.com/od/support/ht/findingmhhelp.htm
Ins and
Outs of Mental Health Insurance
http://www.psychologytoday.com/pto/insurance.html
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Dr. Linda Holderness Bradford, is a retired professor who has taught university, college and community college psychology courses for over 25 years. She emphasizes that she is a teacher and not a therapist and continues to teach Colorado Community College intro psych online courses while living here in Fulton |
Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. One of its primary
goals is to increase understanding of self and others for the improvement of our
lives.
EVERYDAY PSYCHOLOGY AND WELLNESS is
a monthly annotated listing of Psych & Wellness
sites for our everyday lives here in Fulton.
For the Fulton Kentucky News Feb 2008
