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The Absurdity of the Stigma of Mental Illness – Rice Psychology Group

I recently had the pleasure of appearing on television to talk about the stigma surrounding the topic of mental illness. The main issue is that, although mental illnesses are very common and can affect a significant portion of the …

Gov. Cuomo (Finally) Extends Anti-Discrimination Law to Include Transgender New Yorkers

Yesterday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at the Empire State Pride Agenda that his administration was taking actions against discrimination by extending the New York State Human Rights Law to include transgender people, making equal opportunity more equal. The 1945 law stated that that pe …

Integral Knowledge

We find in the Upanishads a variety of statements about the nature of the Brahman, such as “One without a second,” “All this is the Brahman,” “Thou art That,” “I am He,” and descriptions that imply that the Brahman is implicit in each being in existence. Those who gravitate toward the concept “one w …

How to support a friend or family member with Postpartum depression

Postpartum Depression symptoms include struggling with bonding with baby, withdrawing from friends and family, worrying that you are not a good enough mother, thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby, intense mood …

New Approach Advised to Treat Schizophrenia

A landmark study found that a bigger emphasis on one-on-one talk therapy made greater strides in patient recovery than the usual drug-focused treatments. > > > > >