» Advocates from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Visit Lawmakers in South Carolina to Support Mental Health Parity

COLUMBIA, S.C., March 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Each year in the United States, suicide claims over 40,000 lives – more than war, murder, and natural disasters combined. In South Carolina, one person dies by suicide every twelve hours. On Thursday, March 19, 2015,...

» The Odd Truth About “Pathological” Lying

Why would someone lie about things that appear inconsequential, or in situations where the truth would seem to do just as well? The truth about what sometimes seems to be senseless, irrational or "pathological" lying is that there's actually a purpose to it, and that purpose is almost always the same.

Tags: character disturbance, communication, relationships

» Recognizing the Varieties of Manipulators and Controllers

If you're really going to defend yourself against victimization, it's important to know the kind of person you're dealing with, how they might try to manipulate and control you, and why.

Tags: character disturbance, in practice, personality disorders, relationships