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Thoughts in Mental Health

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"How Long Until I Start Feeling Better?"

Posted by Tammy Fletcher
Tammy Fletcher
Tammy Fletcher, M.A. is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in San Diego, Cal
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on December 29, 2011
in Issues in Mental Health
“I’m in therapy…I should be feeling better, right? Why do I feel more challenged than before I began?” Many people think of therapy as an emotional tune-up, much like bringing the car in when it begins to sputter and spark. Find a good therapist, make an appointment, talk it out, pay the bill, and leave the session with a shiny new outlook. It...
Posted by Franco E. Santos, M.A.
Franco E. Santos, M.A.
Franco E. Santos, M.A. is a professor of psychology at a local university. He ha
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on December 29, 2011
in Issues in Mental Health
Problems come from all segments of our lives. The stress for many can become so debilitating that the mind eventually pays the price.Mental illness is a pretty lonely place to be.  The demons that reside and runs wild within the sufferer's mind gives no rest especially for those afflicted with more serious forms of mental illness, e.g., ...
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The difference between a psychiatrist, psychologist and psychotherapist

Posted by Franco E. Santos, M.A.
Franco E. Santos, M.A.
Franco E. Santos, M.A. is a professor of psychology at a local university. He ha
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on June 24, 2011
in Issues in Mental Health
Just what is the difference between a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a psychotherapist? In conversations with non-therapists, I have noticed that many, if not most, often use these titles interchangeably, albeit incorrectly, to describe a person who works in the field of psychology. This article attempts to shed light on the differences and simil...