William James (1842-1910) is often looked upon as one of America’s greatest philosophers. After attending Harvard Medical School followed by studying psychology in Germany, he was appointed Instructor of Physiology at Harvard in 1872. In 1875 he became the first Professor of Psychology and began writing the first textbook. TheContinue Reading
There are many types of defense mechanisms (Sigmund Freud referred to these as self-deceptions) that we use to help us deal with anxiety. They can be very rewarding in reducing stressful feelings. Once we learn how to use them and see how well they work, these defense mechanisms can beContinue Reading
Orgasmic Disorder, now referred to as Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD), is the difficulty or inability for a woman to reach orgasm during sexual stimulation. According to Psychology Today, this disturbance must cause marked distress or interpersonal difficulty in order to be diagnosed. The diagnosis given to men is not orgasmicContinue Reading
The question whether codependency is a disease, passed on from one generation to the next, has been asked for decades. Rather it is a condition in the category of “you know it when you see it.” As yet no concensus exists within the American Psychiatric Association, however numerous definitions abound.Continue Reading
Twenty percent of Americans suffer from depression during their teen years, but as many as one-half go undiagnosed, and as few as one-third actually receive some form of treatment. Recent studies show the suicide rate for young people in the United States has increased by 70 percent in the lastContinue Reading