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» Mental health misdiagnosis twice as likely for socially disadvantaged groups
The shooting of an unarmed teenager in Ferguson, MO, has ignited a global discussion about implicit racial bias.

» 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

» Putting Insights to Good Use: The INTJ Personality Type

Although they may come across as archetypal bookworms, INTJ personalities want to do more than just understand complex concepts: they want to apply their intuitive insights and radical ideas to make the world a better place.

Tags: communication, creativity, intelligence, relationships

» Paying for the Listening Ear

If you're paying someone in a therapeutic relationship, how can you know whether they really care? Is it all about the money? And how do questions like these touch on concerns that might come up in other relationships?

Tags: in practice, relationships, therapy