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Psychotherapy in practice, research, and pop culture.
by Jared DeFife, Ph.D.
Jared DeFife, Ph.D. is a clinical psychology research scientist at Emory University and Associate Director of the Laboratory of Personality and Psychopathology. See full bio

The Shrink Tank

February 24, 2010

I Want to be an Olympic Athlete

I've decided to become a winter Olympian. Sure I can't ski, skate, shoot, sled, or slide a stone.  But I can yawn with the best of them. Read More

February 10, 2010

DSM-V offers new criteria for personality disorders

The American Psychiatric Association is in the middle of a historical revision to its diagnostic "Bible", the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (or DSM). Here's a look at the changing landscape of personality disorder diagnosis. Read More

February 6, 2010

How Psychotherapy Works

An interview with Bruce Wampold, Ph.D., author of The Great Psychotherapy Debate Read More

February 4, 2010

Depression in the Digital World

A new study links internet use and addiction to depression. Read More

February 1, 2010

Let the Evidence Show: Psychodynamic Therapy Provides Effective and Lasting Benefits

For too long, psychodynamic therapists have been treated like the redheaded stepchildren of the mental health field. A treatment option offering substantial and lasting benefits has too often been dismissed as unscientific and outmoded. But now the evidence is in and the professional community is taking notice. Read More

January 31, 2010

Epic marketing fail: Can the iPad absorb the flow of criticism?

The Apple iPad: It's slim, comfortable, and you can take it anywhere.  And no, it's not a feminine hygiene product. Read More

December 12, 2009

Therapy: Does it ever end?

What good is long-term therapy anyway? Read More

November 19, 2009

Aggressive Athletes: Out of Control and Unapologetic

University of New Mexico soccer player Elizabeth Lambert was called out by ESPN for punching, kicking, shoving, and throwing elbows against opponents after her team fell behind in a conference tournament game. In her most blatant attack, she yanked back an opponent's ponytail, ripping her to the ground.  She says she deeply regrets the incident.  Do you believe her? Read More

July 11, 2009

The NSA suspects that you're a terrorist: How the Bush administration implemented unprecedented domestic wiretapping programs

Late last night, a report was released about the Congressional investigation of unprecedented domestic spying and wiretapping programs secretly implemented by the Bush administration in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. For any human being concerned about privacy, information security, U.S. history and constitutional law, the revelations are hair raising.  How this happened and why it's a problem...
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June 29, 2009

Diversity in Entertainment - Why it Matters

When an open-letter to Pixar asked about the surprising lack of female leading characters, many readers asked "why does it matter?"  Here's why it matters. Read More

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