Society of Clinical Psychology

JUNE 20, 2016

Classifications of mental disorders are a necessary evil. Without a comprehensive, consensual list of the kinds of problems human beings experience, the field of mental health would be continually swamped by the task of describing the nature of each person’s problem. Communication between professionals would break down. Selecting treatments and identifying conditions for research would be a free-for-all.

Clinic 52

Clinic Disorder Psychiatry Mental Health 52

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JUNE 22, 2016

Addiction is a way people try to escape from physical or emotional distress. Addiction can also create chemical imbalances that create that distress. A sober person with depression is as much at risk for addiction relapse as a person who continues to use is at risk of worsening depression. It is imperative to address everything causing the neurochemical imbalances from negative thoughts, to addiction to inadequate sleep and nutrition.

Addiction 20

Addiction Mental Health Depression 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

JUNE 22, 2016

The internet, especially social media, video games and porn can easily become addictive, providing never ending novelty and a place to escape from "real life." In this episode we will examine the characteristics of addictive online sites, define internet addiction, and propose some initial interventions for dealing with internet addiction. The internet, especially social media, video games and porn can easily become addictive, providing never ending novelty and a place to escape from "real life.

Addiction 20

Addiction Interventional 20