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Researchers analyzed information from 5000 young people with lifetime histories of at least one of three types of abuse-psychological, physical, or sexual abuse. The psychological abuse included bullying, insults, overwhelming demands, and isolation. Those who experienced such psychological abuse had anxiety, depression , low self-esteem, PTSD, and suicidality at the same or greater rates than those physically or sexually abused. (In Brief, Monitor on Psychology, 2015, January, 46(1). 18) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Isaac Asimov: Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as important as your knowledge.” http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

A recent study showed that a brief daytime snooze can increase associative memory for items that are unfamiliar by fivefold.

(Mind, Mood, & Memory,2015, June, 2.)  wwwfinebergpsychotherapy.com

Take a hike because a study out of an English University showed that consistent  group walking in nature was linked with less depression and more well-being. (In brief. Monitor on Psychology, 2014, December, 16-20) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Robert Benchley: There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who who divide the world into two kinds of people, and those who don’t. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

The National Institute of Mental Health reported that about 4 million Americans, about 18% of the population, have a clinical anxiety disorder. (Stossel, S., A brief history of anxiety: The invention of modern malaise. Psychotherapy Networker, 2014, 38(6), 24-27) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

At least once in life, about 10% U.S. citizens experience a serious episode of despondency, and depression is the most frequent emotional problem for women.  ( Kasten, E. Can infection give you the blues? Scientific American Mind, 2015, 26(3), 46-49)  www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Wallace Stevens: It is necessary to any originality to have the courage to be an amateur. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Perfectionists, especially those whose work demands precision, are at increased risk for impulsive suicide. (In brief,  Monitor on Psychology, 2014, 45(10), p.19.  www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Novelist Rita Mae Brown: The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself.