Military Application Of Transcendental Meditation Gaining Acceptance

On March 23, 2010, in Meditation, by Christopher Fisher, PhD

A leading scientific journal in Pakistan, The Journal of Management & Social Science,* recently published a paper titled “A New Role for the Military: Preventing Enemies from Arising-Reviving an Ancient Approach to Peace,” indicating that the military application of the Transcendental Meditation technique has merit. The paper discusses how militaries worldwide could use the Transcendental [...]

Researcher Finds That Hypnosis Can Help Control Pain Among Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer

On March 1, 2010, in Psychotherapy, by Christopher Fisher, PhD

Hypnosis can help alleviate the pain and suffering experienced by women being treated for breast cancer, according to a study by a University at Buffalo School of Social Work professor. The randomized trial measured pain and suffering, frequency of pain, and degree of constant pain among 124 women with metastatic breast cancer, according to Lisa [...]

An Introduction To Psychotherapies For Consumers

On January 29, 2010, in Psychotherapy, by Christopher Fisher, PhD

What is psychotherapy? Psychotherapy, also known as “talk therapy” or “psychological treatment,” is a way to treat people with a mental disorder by helping them understand their illness. It teaches people strategies and gives them tools to deal with stress and unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. Psychotherapy helps patients manage their symptoms better and function at [...]

The Role Of Mental Health Support and Self-Help Groups In The U.S. Healthcare System

On October 10, 2009, in Public Health, by Christopher Fisher, PhD
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There is an increasing awareness of the role that mental health support and self-help groups play in recovery from mental illnesses. Mental health support and self-help groups, historically considered as an alternative to traditional mental health treatment, are now recognized as partners in the continuum of mental health care*. The National Survey on Drug Use [...]

Group Therapy Improves Survival in Women With Breast Cancer

On March 1, 2009, in Cancer, Psychotherapy, by Christopher Fisher, PhD
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In a long term follow up (median = 11 years) study, researchers* report that women with breast cancer who received group therapy (i.e., psychological treatment in a group format) versus those in an assessment only group (n = 227) experienced statistically significant improvements life expectancy 11 years after diagnosis. Group therapy consisted of 8-12 participants [...]