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» 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

» Impact of parents' military deployment on children's safety and mental health
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that following military parents' return from combat deployment, their children show...

» Study of veterans finds family support during deployment reduces suicidal thoughts
Family support during deployment is an important protective factor against post-deployment suicidal ideation according to a new study in the journal Anxiety, Stress and Coping.