An Introduction to Sigmund Freud
In the history of ideas, few writers have been so controversial as Sigmund Freud. To this day his…
The Human Need for Meaning
The Swiss psychologist Carl Jung once remarked that human beings could withstand almost any amount suffering so long…
Anger Management: Understanding and Controlling Anger
At times, the world can seem almost designed to provoke anger. Inhabitants of the average modern city are…
Are You a Realist? – What Is Realism?
An important indicator of good mental health is the ability to grasp, face, and accept reality. And most…
How School Impacts a Child’s Mental Health – What Makes a Good School?
After the family, school is the second great institution to influence a child’s development. For some, their school…
The Power of Suggestion
Though many resent the fact, human beings are highly suggestible creatures whose reason and rationality is limited. Indeed,…
The Six Traits of a Dysfunctional Family
For many, the family is a place of nourishment and joy in the good times, and of love…
Coping With Change – Keys to Handling Life’s Transitions
Few things test an individual’s mental health like sudden, unwanted change. Indeed, most people live their lives in…
What Does It Mean to Be Mentally Healthy?
Enough books and articles have been written on mental illness to fill an entire library. And most therapists,…