Since 1952, the American Psychiatric Association has published the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM for short) which has spelled out the criteria for diagnosing all of the known psychiatric disorders.  It has undergone four editions and two revisions with the fifth one due out this year.  In the past there were controversies such […]

In 2006 Australian author Rhonda Byrne published a self improvement book which became an international best seller followed by a movie.  A friend suggested I read her book called The Secret.  I’ve had similar suggestions before from friends who want to improve my life who have all meant well.  The book presents a pretty simple […]

Here is the second guest post from guest post U for CSI Without Dead Bodies. Bullying is any form of aggressive behavior that seeks to force or coerce others, usually by force. Typically bullying presents itself in the context of an imbalance of power and as a habitual behavior by the aggressor. Bullies, especially young […]

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Nassir Ghaemi http://www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive Last month Stephen Colbert had Dr. Nasir Ghaemi on his show who wrote a book titled A First Rate Madness leaders saying that America’s more successful Presidents such as Lincoln or Franklin […]