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Childhood TV Viewing a Risk for Behavior Problems
 Johns Hopkins University
Daily television viewing for two or more hours in early childhood can lead to behavioral problems and poor social skills, according to a study of children 2.5 to 5.5 years of age conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
God Thoughts Influence Your Generosity: UBC Study
 University of British Columbia
Thoughts related to God cultivate cooperative behaviour and generosity, according to University of British Columbia psychology researchers.
Loneliness is Bad for Your Health
 Louise Hawkley
Two University of Chicago psychologists, Louise Hawkley and John Cacioppo, have been trying to disentangle social isolation, loneliness, and the physical deterioration and diseases of aging, right down to the cellular level.
Suicide Rate Increases Among U.S. Soldiers
 UPI
A new U.S. Army report reveals the suicide rate among soldiers is on the rise. The study said failed relationships, legal woes, financial problems and occupational/ operational issues are the main reasons why an increasing number of soldiers are taking their own lives.
Interview with a Face Reader
 PVNN
Learn how to communicate with, and better understand, every person in your life. Join Internationally renowned empowerment coach JOY! at the Lazy Lizard in Puerto Vallarta on tonight from 7:30-9 pm for Advanced Communication Through Face Reading.
How Worry Can Make Business More Successful
 JOY!
Worry can cripple a business simply by diverting its focus. But you can actually make worry work for you rather than against you, by using it as a trigger to alert you to the fact that you are not doing anything useful here and now.
Broke, Time Challenged, Stressed Out?
 JOY!
In too many cases, the people that most need to take my four upcoming emPOWERment seminars are those who don't have anything to spare. So everyone is welcome to pay whatever they can, and if you don't have any cash we can work something out.
Don't Suppress Your Stress - Experience JOY!
 JOY!
From July 30th-Aug 2nd, JOY! will be presenting a series of four emPOWERment seminars targeting the major problems confronting people today: Stress, worry, time, and the ability to understand one another without taking things personally.
You Can Help Change the World on July 17th
 JOY!
On Tuesday, July 17th at 11:11 GMT, that's 6:11 AM here in Puerto Vallarta, you can help change the world by joining millions of people all over the globe who are coming together in an hour-long meditation to Fire the Grid.
Summer Solstice Workshop a Sizzling Success
 JOY!
Vanquishing fear, finding forgiveness and clearing internal negative voices - what a way to celebrate Summer Solstice! Six students used the power of the Solstice energy to burn some of the more pervasive negative patterns that had pained them for years.
It's a Stressful World
 Will Lester
Stress - that tense feeling often connected to having too much to do, too many bills to pay and not enough time or money - is a common emotion that knows few borders.
What Do You Stand For?
 Joy!
On Sunday May 13th, more than two dozen women gathered at the gazebo in front of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Puerto Vallarta to stand in silence for five minutes in a worldwide call for mutual respect and understanding, a call for peace...
Finding Inner Peace in Puerto Vallarta
 Joy!
The Vallartan Inkarri Multicultural Association is sponsoring a group of Tibetan monks who are currently in Puerto Vallarta promoting inner peace, while raising money to rebuild monasteries destroyed by the Chinese and to help support the monks.
Get Your Love Life Under Control
 PVNN
Gain the confidence to approach women, flirt, test for interest, and close the deal at "Mexico Madness: Dating Essentials for Men." Scheduled to take place in Puerto Vallarta May 25th-27th this workshop teaches men of all ages "How to Get The Girl."
Mexico Among Countries with Most Violence Towards Children
 Deutsche Presse-Agentur
Mexico is among the countries with the highest rate of children abuse and murder, and ranks highest in Latin America in mistreatment of children, according to two reports released Thursday in Mexico City.
A Glass a Day Keeps Your Stress Away
 Stress Management Society
If you stay hydrated, you help keep stress away. But theres so much more to know about water, according to hydration specialist Dr F Batmanghelidjr. Read on for a quick summary, from how much you really need to how to drink it.
Mexican Husbands May Face Trial for Jealousy
 Reuters
Mexican men who display extreme jealousy or avoid sex with their wives could be tried in court and punished under a new law, the special prosecutor for crimes against women told a local newspaper on Friday.
The Mentally Ill, Behind Bars
 Bernard E. Harcourt
Ten days ago, the Supreme Court agreed to determine when mentally ill death row inmates should be considered so deranged that their execution would be constitutionally impermissible.
Coping with Holiday Stress
 Sueanne Hagemann
The holidays can be fun, but they also can be a source of great stress. With too much to do, too little time, financial and familial pressures, it's no wonder that many people find themselves turning into a "Scrooge."
Depressed? Marriage May Help, Study Says
 Serena Gordon
With apologies to about 10,000 stand-up comedians, marriage may be the cure for depression, rather than the cause of it. In fact, researchers say, people who experience depression before they get married are the most likely to get emotional health benefits from marriage. more »»»
A Sigh of the Times...
 AP & ABC News
Teens whose iPods are full of music with raunchy, sexual lyrics may start having sex sooner, one study found, while another claims that there might be a direct link between watching professional wrestling and increased amounts of "date fighting" and other derogatory behavior.more »»»
The Positive Weight Loss Approach
 Sueanne Hagemann M.A.
Once you have made up your mind to lose weight, you should make that commitment and go into it with a positive attitude. We all know that losing weight can be quite a challenge. In fact, for some, it can be downright tough.more »»»
Suicide Risk High with Body Image Obsession
 Anne Harding
People with "body dysmorphic disorder" are 45 times more likely to commit suicide than people in the general population, a new study shows. The findings underscore the importance of recognizing and treating this "often secretive" psychiatric disorder.more »»»
Is Your Partner Your Best Friend?
 Sueanne Hagemann
In my experience, the single thing that people want most from marriage or relationship is "a best friend." Not sex, not security, not children, but a best friend. A friend with whom you can share triumphs and tragedies, joys and sorrows. A friend with whom you can talk - or not talk - and either is OK.more »»»
A Lift for Faces - and Moods?
 Susan Brink
Inspired by age-old literary wisdom, countless song lyrics and the 1872 musings of Charles Darwin, a very 2006 theory to treat depression has emerged. Why not turn that frown upside down with a shot of Botox? By preventing the physical act of frowning, the muscle-paralyzing toxin just might ease depression.more »»»
I'd Like My Crayons Back, Please
 Sueanne Hagemann M.A.
So you want to be more creative, in art, in business, whatever. Here are some tips that have worked for me over the years.more »»»
Facts About Eating Disorders
 Sueanne Hagemann
Thoughts about eating can begin to control a person's mind 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your entire life can be centered on this one issue, depriving you of enjoying friends, fun and family.more »»»
Prevent Suicide Now
 Sueanne Hagemann M.A.
Yes, even in Paradise - or maybe it's 'especially in Paradise' - I am alarmed at the number of suicides I have become aware of recently in Puerto Vallarta. In just the past 3 months I know of 3 successful suicides, a high number in the small population of Americans living here.more »»»
Where is Your Attention?
 Sueanne Hagemann
What things in your life demand undivided attention? Whatever they are, I claim they define your life more than anything else you do. The wise and happy throughout history have found ways to avoid situations that demand divided attention.more »»»
... But Still Sad
 Marianne Szegedy-Maszak
The nation's heady romance with antidepressant medication appears to be over. First came the warning of a possible link between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and suicidal thoughts among children and adolescents. Then came a drop in sales. Now research has found that a single medicine typically does not effectively treat depression for most people.more »»»
Smoking Tied to Risk of Depression
 Amy Norton
Researchers in Norway who followed a population-based group of adults for 11 years found that those who smoked were more likely than non-smokers to become depressed, and the risk climbed in tandem with the number of cigarettes smokers puffed each day.more »»»
Americans Engage in Unhealthy Behaviors to Manage Stress
 Luana Bossolo
Americans deal with stress in ways that can damage their mind/body health, according to a new national survey on stress conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) in partnership with the National Women's Health Resource Center and iVillage.com. more »»»
Depression Support Group For Men & Women
 PVNN
Mental health is becoming an increasingly important issue - even for those living here in Puerto Vallarta. For this reason, Sueanne Hagemann Lineberger, M.A. will be leading a free bi-weekly support group for people suffering from depression every other Thursday from 7-8:30 pm at Cornerstone Hospital.more »»»
Burned Out at Work? You're Not Alone
 Eileen Alt Powell
As companies run leaner operations with fewer workers, they're asking more from those still employed. While the increased productivity makes companies more profitable, the greater demands on workers can leave many feeling overwhelmed, burned out and losing any work-life balance they may have had.more »»»
A Season for Nonviolence: 64 Ways in 64 Days
 Daily Commitments to Live By
These principles for nonviolence were adapted by the Denver Area Task Force for "A Season for Nonviolence" in 1998. I consider this list to be a valuable resource year-round. You are welcome to choose one of the following commitments, and use it to increase your sense of peace and the peace of those you touch today.more »»»
Blueprints for Building Self-Esteem
 Mary Ellen Copeland, M.S., M.A.
In my work, I sometimes feel that there is an epidemic of low self-esteem. Even people who seem to be very sure of themselves will admit to having low self-esteem, a feeling that often makes them unhappy and keeps them from doing some of the things they want to do and being the kind of person they want to be.more »»»
Helping a Child Express Anger
 Sueanne Hagemann
Too often the daily news confirms that children and teens can be violent, even deadly. As parents, families, teachers and members of the community, what can we do to help children cope with angry feelings - from frustration to rage?more »»»
Making Conversation: A Skill, Not an Art
 Maud Purcell, LCSW, CEAP
Do cocktail parties strike terror in your heart? If so, you are not alone. Although the ability to converse with others comes naturally to some, it is a skill that most of us must develop.more »»»
Psychotherapy Usually First Line of Treatment for Depression
 Sueanne Hagemann
Psychotherapy is often the first form of treatment recommended for depression. Sometimes called "therapy" for short, the word psychotherapy actually encompasses a variety of treatment techniques.more »»»
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