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fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Judith Rapoport dies at 92. Her best-selling book introduced readers to OCD.

Judith L. Rapoport, the head of child psychiatry at the National Institute of Mental Health, published 'The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing,' a best-selling book that helped bring wide attention to OCD.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

30-Second Sprints: A New Way to Tame Panic Attacks

Brief high-intensity sprints (BIE) reduce panic severity by retraining the nervous system to tolerate fight-or-flight sensations.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Scott Galloway's New Book Is Great for Fathers

Cultivating values, grit, and clearly modeled standards fosters meaning, purpose, and stable wellbeing despite capitalist pressures and social support shortfalls.
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fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

A Heartfelt Guide for Living With Highly Sensitive Dogs

Highly sensitive dogs require tailored, dog-friendly lifestyles and caregiver approaches that address their strengths, vulnerabilities, fear, and anxiety.
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fromMail Online
8 months ago

Taking a common supplement found to ease Autism and ADHD symptoms

Daily probiotics may reduce hyperactivity in children with autism or ADHD.
Children on probiotics showed improved impulsive behavior after 12 weeks.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
9 months ago

Father caught therapist molesting autistic boy at their California home, prosecutors allege

A father witnessed a therapist allegedly molesting his autistic son, leading to a felony charge against the therapist.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Gender dysphoria should be treated with therapy instead of transition treatments, massive Trump-ordered HHS report urges

Transgender treatments for minors show deep uncertainty and need for focus on behavioral therapy over medical interventions.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
10 months ago

Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care

It's very chilling to see the federal government injecting politics and ideology into medical science,
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fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

Can GLP-1 Medications Help Treat Alcohol Use Disorder?

GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce alcohol cravings and intake.
They show promise for both moderation and abstinence treatment goals.
These medications may also improve coexisting conditions like obesity or diabetes.
GLP-1s are best used alongside behavioral therapies-not as standalone treatments.
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