As I wish I had some great insight as to the current direction of U.S. health care reform, I must admit I do not.  Just like many of you, my updates come from the newspaper, the internet, and ... Read More »

 

For quite some time now parents have been counseled not to spank their children.  Social scientists have reported everything from depression and anxiety to ... Read More »

Now I realize there are plenty of members here at Daily Strength who have been diagnosed (or maybe know someone close) with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)/Attention Deficit ... Read More »

With all the recent news about people shouting out inappropriately in public (think Serena Williams, Joe Wilson and Kanye West), it makes you wonder ... Read More »

 

Remember back in childhood when Johnny got the chicken pox, everyone else in his class soon followed with those hundreds of lesions scattered over their bodies.  Children would be out ... Read More »

Shedding tears has long been associated with many different types of emotions. A recent study by evolutionary biologist, Dr. Oren Hassen of Tel Aviv ... Read More »

There are some people who seem to lead off every interaction with a complaint. You may ask a simple question of them such as, "How are you?" and you are bombarded by a list of woes ... Read More »

The topic of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) was a main focus at the American Psychiatric Association's annual meeting this past May. Mental health professionals have long been ... Read More »

Are you able to express yourself and your needs clearly? Can you find the words to say what you're thinking without sounding judgmental or punitive? Do you say it like it is or do you ... Read More »