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Depression: A Psychiatrist’s Recommendations for Self-care

Depressed? Here are techniques you can do yourself to help.

Do Psychiatrists Write Good Novels?

Novels by psychiatrists - here are three good ones!

Do We Need to Be Careful About Watching Scary Stuff?

There is a downside to being exposed to frightening images.

It's Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month: How to Help Others

Mark Zuckerberg gave us clues about the psychological toll of pregnancy loss. Here's more information about how to help others.

Women and Endurance

Do women have the endurance necessary to succeed at tough jobs?

Infertility and Miscarriage: Emerging From the Shadows

Open, compassionate discussion of reproductive failure is necessary in order to combat the social stigma that surrounds it.
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The Terrorist Attacks of September 11 as Psychological Toxin

…and their long-lasting and serious side-effects.

Transgender choices: "I Think I'll Keep My Penis"

Shall I keep my penis? This is only one of many difficult choices transgender people must make.
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Why Novels About Infertility's Darkness Are Hitting a Nerve

Even if infertility is not currently a presence in one’s life, the fear of it often is. No wonder novels like The Girl On The Train resonate so strongly.

The Heartbreaking Phenomenon of False Pregnancy

Why do some women develop the symptoms of pregnancy despite not having conceived, and what is the best way to help them?