Drinking and Problematic Drinking 1. Alcohol: Are all drinks created equal? Alcohol is the most widely-consumed nonprescription drug in North America. A standard drink contains 17 ml (14 g) of… read more →
Phobias: what are they? Let’s begin with a description of what it might feel like to have a phobia of taking an airplane trip: “I’m scared to death of flying,… read more →
What is Depression? There are various types of depression that psychologists see in daily clinical practice. First, there is Major Depression. Some of the symptoms of Major Depression include: Persistent… read more →
First, people who have social phobias should speak about their symptoms with their family doctors. The doctor should do an exam to make sure that another physical problem isn’t causing… read more →
Are you afraid of being judged by others or of being embarrassed all the time? Do you feel extremely fearful and unsure around other people most of the time? Do… read more →
Certain kinds of medication and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy have been shown to treat the symptoms of PTSD very effectively. Helping all patients with PTSD includes first ensuring the patient’s physical and… read more →
Let’s begin with a description of what the experience of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) might be like for someone affected: “I was raped when I was 19 years old. For… read more →
How are obsessions and compulsions treated? Combining medication with cognitive-behavioural therapy is usually considered the most effective way to treat the obsessions and compulsions seen in clinical Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD.… read more →
Obsessions and compulsions Let’s begin with a description of what obsessions and compulsions might feel like for someone affected: “My rituals invaded every aspect of my life. There was counting;… read more →
Suicide can be a heavy and frightening subject. Knowing someone who has attempted or died by suicide can be shocking and extremely sad. Far more people die by suicide each… read more →