March 2003

  • Mental illness can, at times, be downright ugly. That's true of depression, and it's definitely true of actress Christina Ricci's portrayal of the disorder in the movie, Prozac Nation.

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Chess: Not All About Logic?

Spatial processing may be the key to a good game.

Creative Types Have a Self-Critical Eye

A career in art may mean bad body image.

ADHD: Willpower or Meds?

Kids and parents see ADHD improvement differently.

PT's Book Review

Discrimination for Latisha

The prejudice against those with black names.

Advice: Helplessness Can Drive You Crazy

What to do when loved ones battle depression.

Why Danny Can't Read

A male's learning disability may be due to an extra X chromosome.

The False Confession

Why an innocent person will confess guilt.

Butt Out: Quit Smoking

It's hard to quit smoking, but here's some insight that can help.

Kids: Sleep Deprived and Hyper

Do children just need more sleep?

Co-ed Settings Skew Body Image

Why women have poor body image when men are around.

Multiple Loves

Can you be in love with more than one?

Prozac Pre-puberty

Food Rx: The Natural Way to Health

Boosting health through diet.

Why Teens Are Moody

Eating Smart for Two

Foods rich in omega-3s fire up brain cells.

Prozac Nation with Christina Ricci

Depression is ugly in reality and in film.

Bored with the War?

Ask the Therapist

Toxic Relationships

Are problematic relationships a new type of dysfunction?

In Sickness and In Health

A worried partner may intensify back pain.

Sloppy Scholarship

Just Like High School

When Men Suffer Low Sex Drive

Men can lose their libido too.

Recognizing Cars and Faces

Cars and faces can confuse car lovers.

Beating the Blues: A team sport

Enlisting others to help take on depression.

Eating Smart for Two

How to boost your baby's IQ.

PT's Take on the Latest Books

Review of "Hoaxes, Myths, and Manias: Why We Need Critical Thinking" by Robert E. Bartholomew

Depression's Many Faces

Fighting Crime with Nutrition

Could a poor diet cause crime?

Baby Talk Hinders Learning

Simple sentences may lead to simple children.

Optimism: Steps to Live a Better Life

"The Power of Positive Thinking" is re-released after 50 years.

How to Take an Antidepressant

A definitive guide to depression drugs.

How to Save Your Relationship

Rebuilding intimacy must start with partners soothing each other.

Women Marry for Money

Your earning power may determine whether or not she'll say "yes."

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