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Sex Addiction Has Devastating Effectsnew

Sex addiction falls into a grey area when it comes to diagnosis. However, many health professionals maintain that sex addiction is as real as it is devastating.
The Georgia Straight  |  Gail Johnson  |  11-24-2008  |  Sex

Florida's Last Sexual Surrogatenew

Though most psychologists no longer view surrogate therapy as radical, the practice is rare these days. Dozens of surrogates were spread across the country in the 70s and 80s, but today there are fewer than 30 licensed practitioners. And there is just one certified surrogate working in Florida: Catherine.
Miami New Times  |  Michael J. Mooney  |  07-07-2008  |  Sex

Giving Depressed Teens Another Chance at Happiness and Lifenew

When Jeff Lamontagne and other members of his church held a walk to raise money to enable students who were depressed and at risk of suicide to receive psychological treatment five years ago, they had no idea that they'd taken the first steps toward establishing a nonprofit that would become a model for suicide prevention nationwide.
Boulder Weekly  |  Pamela White  |  05-19-2008  |  Science

Can the Music of Our Brains Make Us Sleep Better?new

A California psychologist says yes and is using mysterious Russian technology to treat patients with Brain Music Therapy. Our reporter gets strapped in to ride the waves.
Metro Silicon Valley  |  Gary Singh  |  04-24-2008  |  Science

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