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Episode 11: Malevolent “Monster” OCD with Seth J. Gillihan PhD
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Episode 11: Malevolent “Monster” OCD with Seth J. Gillihan PhD

Mental Health, Psychology, Talking Brains

Episode 11: Malevolent “Monster” OCD with Seth J. Gillihan PhD

By Stephanie Sarkis|2019-02-20T12:38:54-05:00February 20th, 2019|Categories: Mental Health, Psychology, Talking Brains|Tags: OCD, podcast, psychology, seth gillihan, Talking Brains|

Talking Brains Podcast: a conversation about malevolent obsessive-compulsive disorder with Seth J. Gillihan PhD. Malevolent or "monster" obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) includes obsessions about hurting other people. Licensed psychologist Seth J. Gillihan PhD gives us more info about malevolent OCD, including treatment. Dr. Gillihan is a clinical assistant professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. [...]

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World Mental Health Day & Self Care
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World Mental Health Day & Self Care

Mental Health, Psychology, Psychology Today

World Mental Health Day & Self Care

By Stephanie Sarkis|2018-10-10T20:16:44-04:00October 10th, 2018|Categories: Mental Health, Psychology, Psychology Today|Tags: mental health, psychology, Psychology Today, world mental health day|

On World Mental Health Day, let's talk about ways you can keep your wellbeing in check. One of the most effective ways is by practicing good self-care. What exactly is self-care? Here are 7 ways to improve (or start) your self-care skills. 1. Self-care is about looking out for Number One. The idea behind self-care is [...]

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Talking Brains Episode 2: Sex & ADHD with Ari Tuckman PsyD
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Talking Brains Episode 2: Sex & ADHD with Ari Tuckman PsyD

ADHD, Sex, Talking Brains

Talking Brains Episode 2: Sex & ADHD with Ari Tuckman PsyD

By Stephanie Sarkis|2018-11-29T12:36:22-05:00September 20th, 2018|Categories: ADHD, Sex, Talking Brains|Tags: ADHD, Ari Tuckman, psychology, sex, Talking Brains|

Talking Brains Podcast: a conversation with Ari Tuckman PsyD MBA. ADHD can really take a toll on your sex life and your relationship. We haven't had a lot of research on ADHD and sex - until now. Ari Tuckman PsyD MBA conducted a 3,000 person survey of people with ADHD and their non-ADHD partners about their [...]

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Perfectionism can be Hazardous to Your Health (Sometimes)

By Stephanie Sarkis|2016-11-20T07:53:47-05:00July 12th, 2010|Categories: Research|Tags: diabetes, health, perfectionism, psychology, Research|

Perfectionism has been linked to poor physical health and an increased rate of death, according to Dr. Pem Fry. The study followed 450 adults aged 65 and older for 6.5 years. The participants completed an initial questionnaire to assess their level of perfectionism and other personality traits. Participants with high perfectionism scores had a 51% increased [...]

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