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Family Time Increase
Read more: Family Time IncreaseFamily time is on the rise. Relayed by the NYT: Working parents perpetually agonize that they don’t see enough of their children. But a surprising new study finds that mothers and fathers alike are doing a better job than they think, spending far more time with their families than did parents of earlier generations.
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Help for Binge Eating
Read more: Help for Binge EatingA study reported at PsychCentral used CBT and bibliotherapy (“read this”) to help reduce binge eating with good results. [Participants were] asked to read the book Overcoming Binge Eating by Dr. Christopher Fairburn…The book details scientific information about binge eating and then outlines a six-step self-help program using self-monitoring, self-control and problem-solving strategies. Participants in…
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CBT for Anxiety
Read more: CBT for AnxietyCurious about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its approach to anxiety? Take a look at this 106-page info and worksheet pack posted by the University of Huddersfield. Lays it out clearly and simply–might be helpful. Here’s the complete packet, “Working to Overcome Anxiety.” (via Therapy Worksheets)
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Antidepressants for Pilots
Read more: Antidepressants for PilotsStrong reactions from depression/medication/flying-wary net commenters to a story that the FAA has changed policy and now will allow pilots to take one of four approved antidepressants. The story, from MSNBC: “We need to change the culture and remove the stigma associated with depression,” Babbitt said. “Pilots should be able to get the medical treatment…