Interviewee: Joy, age 31-35, from Washington with anxiety and cancer. I was happily married, life was good wonderful even. My husband left when I found out I had cancer, stating he is gay. I am cancer free now. I have never been diagnosed. Have been treated for anxiety in 2003 used effexor, no therapy …... Read more →

Interviewee: Hua, age 16-20, from China was diagnosed with “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. I was diagnosed in May 2004 in China but suffered from it for four years.” Well, I can write a book to describe everything. I’m an OCD expert. Internet is where i obtained all those infos. Reading... Read more →

Welcome back to Brain Blogger! Thanks to the generous volunteerism of computer expert Everton Blair, we have dramatically improved the look, feel, layout, and functionality of this news resource. As an official project of the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation, our mission remains to inform —... Read more →

There are several pathways to becoming health psychologist; however, those wishing to undergo board certification should consult the American Board of Clinical Health Psychology. There are two lines of graduate programs available: masters and doctoral programs. They include courses in research methods,... Read more →

Interviewee: Sophie, age 11-15, from illinois was diagnosed with “Last year in April, I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and clinical depression at the North Shore Wellness Center”. Before I was depressed/had anxiety, I was living a full, happy life. I had lots of friends,... Read more →

Generally, the latest hot topics in biopsychosocial fields include medical ethics, international medicine and health, reducing health care costs and expanding health services, and correlations between nutrition and illness. To view the latest research in health psychology, behavioral medicine, and the... Read more →

Interviewee: Richard, age 46-50, from Maryland was diagnosed with “major depression, anxiety disorder, schizoaffective disorder. 1997. Portland, Oregon”. I was diagnosed with major depression for engaging in self-mutiliation and having suicidal ideation. I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder... Read more →

Interviewee: Debbie, age 31-35, from new Jersey was diagnosed with “Chronic Pain/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia - April 2000 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - about 10-12 years ago suspect Dysautonomia Brain Injury - June 15, 2002 - suspect post concussion syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -... Read more →

Engel’s portrayal of the biopsychosocial model has significantly redefined psychiatry, medicine, and psychology. With the emergence of health psychology and behavioral medicine in primary care settings and the training of general practitioners on different health paradigms, patients are increasingly... Read more →

Interviewee: Paula, age 16-20, from Ohio was diagnosed with “Anorexia Nervosa in January 2002 at Children’s Hospital in Omaha, NE Moderate depression and insomnia in November 2004 at Physician’s Clinic in Omaha, NE”. Anorexia often prevents the accepting of lunch or dinner invitations,... Read more →

Schizophrenia treatment has significantly evolved since Nobel Laureate John Nash was initially treated with electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) and insulin coma “therapies” in the 50-60’s — as portrayed in the movie, A Beautiful Mind. Now, the ultimate goals of schizophrenia clinical... Read more →