Daily Archives: September 8, 2016

Mental Illness: How to Spot Fact from Fiction

Posted on September 8, 2016 by JmaC

Sensationalist coverage and our brains contribute to misunderstandings about mental health As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. For more than eight years, we have authored this column on facts and fictions in mental health, … Continue reading →

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Why the poor lack mental capacity, and why they need help

Posted on September 8, 2016 by JmaC

Throughout the world, the poor face increasingly gruelling choices; whether to save for retirement or to send a kid to college, whether to buy that used car for basic transportation needs or to buy educational material for their children. Throughout … Continue reading →

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What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)?

Posted on September 8, 2016 by JmaC

Affecting 3 to 8 percent of the population, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is the most common of all the personality disorders. This week, the Savvy Psychologist explains the eight traits of OCPD Scientific American presents Savvy Psychologist by Quick & Dirty Tips. Scientific American and Quick … Continue reading →

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The role of faith, spirituality & religion

Posted on September 8, 2016 by JmaC

Spirituality and religion were important to many of the people we interviewed. We spoke to people of different faiths, including Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jewish, as well as people who did not see themselves as being any particular religion. … Continue reading →

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4 Easy Steps to Inner Peace

Posted on September 8, 2016 by JmaC

The mind is the source of Happiness and Unhappiness….. 4 Easy Steps to Inner Peace Do you long for inner peace? Are you ready to experience a REAL feeling of calm inside? Try this: Step 1.  Identify whatever idea you … Continue reading →

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