The 2014 Merle Jordan Conference – Dr. Bessel van der Kolk – Session 3 – YouTube
An interesting talk from Dr Bessel van der Kolk, a leader in the field of trauma.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
An Interesting article: Source: Antisocial Personality Disorder
Prevalence and correlates of personality disorder in Great Britain | The British Journal of Psychiatry
Abstract Background Epidemiological data on personality disorders, comorbidity and associated use of services are essential for health service policy.Aims To measure the prevalence and correlates of personality disorder in a representative community sample.Method The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM–IVAxis II disorders was used to measure personality disorder in 626 persons aged 16–74 years in households in England, Scotland and Wales, in a two-phase survey.Results The weighted prevalence of personality disorder was 4.4% (95% CI 2.9–6.7).Rates were highest among men, separated…
Psychologist’s magic makes a non-existent object disappear: Experimental psychologists find 1 in 3 people can be convinced by a magician that they’ve just seen an object disappear, even though there was no object — ScienceDaily
Interesting, and a little fun. Source: Psychologist’s magic makes a non-existent object disappear: Experimental psychologists find 1 in 3 people can be convinced by a magician that they’ve just seen an object disappear, even though there was no object — ScienceDaily
17 Effects of Bulimia on the Body
An Interesting article: Bulimia can have devastating effects on your body. This virtual guide highlights the parts of your body most damaged by the eating disorder. Source: 17 Effects of Bulimia on the Body
A useful tool for those who have young children.
Perhaps Print the image and place it on the refrigerator. Children who are able to better articulate their feelings are better positioned to find adaptive coping strategies.
HOW DOES OUR LANGUAGE SHAPE THE WAY WE THINK? | Edge.org
An interesting article on a somewhat lighter than usual subject: Source: HOW DOES OUR LANGUAGE SHAPE THE WAY WE THINK? | Edge.org
Theories of Personality | Simply Psychology
A Very interesting article. Abstract: What is this thing we call personality? Consider the following definitions, what do they have in common? “Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his characteristics behavior and though” (Allport, 1961, p. 28). “The characteristics or blend of characteristics that make a person unique” (Weinberg & Gould, 1999). Both definitions emphasize the uniqueness of the individual and consequently adopt an idiographic view. The idiographic view assumes that each…
6 Things People With Mental Illness Might Be Scared To Admit – Let’s Queer Things Up!
A good article, worth reading: It’s true that I don’t know your story or your struggle. But I hope that, by knowing mine, you’ll feel less alone. Source: 6 Things People With Mental Illness Might Be Scared To Admit – Let’s Queer Things Up!
Things which people suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder may do.
A good list of behaviors, most of which are common, which may help to better understand or improve awareness of what may be taking place. The majority of these are behaviors that anybody may engage in, some are very unlikely unless the individual suffers from a personality disorder. Those with Borderline Personality Disorder are likely to engage in more of these than somebody without a personality disorder would. Somebody suffering from BPD is likely to engage in these more often…