
Emotional Health
Positive Psychology: Harnessing the power of happiness, personal strength, and mindfulness
Tough economic times are the perfect setting to begin using positive psychology to your advantage, says a new report from Harvard Medical School. Positive Psychology: Harnessing the power of happiness, personal strength, and mindfulness is a guide to the concepts that have made "Positive Psychology" the most popular course at Harvard University, and teaches how to put positive emotion to work in your life. Learn more »
Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child When a Parent is Sick
When a parent is sick it can be an enormously challenging time for the whole family. The child’s reaction to and understanding of the situation may be the hardest issue for a parent to address. And helping children cope can be especially difficult when the parent is dying. Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child When a Parent is Sick supports parents as they encourage and foster their child’s resiliency, emotional health, and well-being. Learn more »
Understanding Depression
Sadness touches all of our lives at different times, but depression can have enormous depth and staying power. It can leave you feeling continuously burdened and can sap the joy out of once pleasurable activities. This report provides in-depth information on treatment options, including medication, therapy, exercise, and new approaches. You’ll also learn about the biology of depression and bipolar disorder. Learn more »
Coping with Anxiety and Phobias
Anxiety disorders — which include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias — are among the most common mental illnesses, affecting more than 40 million American adults each year. Thankfully, never before have there been so many therapies to help control anxiety. This report will provide up-to-date information on these treatments, including medications, exposure therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnosis, meditation, and exercise. Learn more »
