There has been extensive promotion of research models of psychotherapy, largely due to the demand from certain industries for evidence based practice. The problem with psychotherapy research is not necessarily in the research itself but in the superficial application of whatever evidence one can glean from the research. There is now a growing concern […]
The Use and Misuse of Diagnosis in Student Mental Health
There have been significant changes over the past twenty years in the manner in which our society responds to labeling in the mental health field. Using psychiatric diagnoses to “label” individuals used to be thought of as “bad”. Today, it seems that everyone, including health professionals, students, parents and administrators, is pushing for individuals […]
What is “clinical depression”
The term “clinical depression” is commonly used these days to indicate a more serious depressive state. It is a phrase that is not well defined and that may be used with various meanings. It is therefore important to understand what this term may mean and what are the possible ramifications of its common […]