Depression is a complex mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. While the causes of depression are not fully understood, many experts believe that it is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. One theory...
Edward Stern, J.D., stated that at times, a psychologist will be called upon to be an “expert” witness in a case that may proceed to a court trial. Today in the United States, although the figures vary greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, about 10 percent of...
According to Tom K.J. Craig, Ph.D., the prevalence of serious mental illness is higher in homeless people compared with those housed, and there are higher rates of personality disorder, self-harm, and attempted suicide. Peter Tarr, Ph.D., answered the following...
If you tend to fall behind deadlines with big projects, put off important decisions until the very last moment, or feel like those tasks trigger anxiety, boredom, or resentment, chances are you struggle with procrastinating. While it can seem like it isn’t such...
What causes mental illness? The question is a crucial one, for knowing the causes of mental illness aids in both prevention and mental health treatment. However, the answer to that key question is still being researched. As scientists in the field of psychology and...