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Here’s a sampling of a few of the quizzes and articles about therapy which our readers like; just check the menu at the top of the page for more.
Schizophrenia Test and Early Psychosis Indicator (STEPI)
Test yourself for the early symptoms of the schizophrenia prodrome, which may appear before an individual becomes fully psychotic. This test takes account of both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Dr Greg Mulhauser, Managing Editor
ADHD Test: Adult ADHD Screening Quiz
Identify symptoms of adult ADD/ADHD using this 24-question self-test by Jasper and Goldberg. To test for additional mitigating factors which may preclude a diagnosis of ADHD, see our newer “Structured Adult ADHD Self-Test (SAAST): Test Yourself for ADHD”.
CounsellingResource Research Staff
Online Therapy and Online Counselling
Online therapy or counselling can provide a safe and supportive environment in which you can focus on your own life and on what matters to you, working at your own pace and ? in the case of email-based online counselling ? with more time to reflect.
Dr Greg Mulhauser, Managing Editor
Stockholm Syndrome: The Psychological Mystery of Loving an Abuser
If you’re in a controlling and abusive relationship, you may recognize several of the characteristics described in this article by Consulting Clinical Psychologist Dr Joseph M. Carver, PhD. Beginning with a description of how bonds form between victim and abuser, the article continues with observations about cognitive dissonance and offers suggestions for friends and family of victims.
Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD
Frequently Visited Articles
Check the Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life section to find some of our most visited articles on a wide range of topics.
Illeism and Narcissism
Contrary to what you might read in political blogs, it isn’t a sure sign of narcissism when people talk about themselves in the third person. The truth is that much clearer clues about someone’s narcissism can be found in how they regard you and the other people in their lives.
Dr George Simon, PhD
Personalities Who Won’t Take “No” for an Answer
Aggressive personalities hate taking “no” for an answer, and when they encounter one of life’s roadblocks, they invariably want to tear it down or somehow get around it.
Dr George Simon, PhD
Psychology: Art or Science?
Good clinicians not only have to stay abreast of the research, they have to bring some common sense and seasoned skepticism to their analysis of the research findings in order to incorporate only sound, reliable, and proven methods into the practice of their art.
Dr George Simon, PhD
Popular Questions from the Ask the Psychologist Archives
Stop by our sister site Ask the Psychologist to browse through a few of the replies to nearly 3000 questions like these submitted by our readers.
Can Psychologists Have Tattoos or Piercings?
Q: Though I have problems myself, I will probably send them at another time. But right now I am looking into becoming a clinical psychologist when I grow older. I also really love post-hardcore (Screamo as people refer to it) and hardcore music. I plan on getting tattoos and piercings, and things of that nature. […]
Dr Shailagh Clarke, PhD
I Seem to Act Differently in Each Social Circle, So Who is the Real Me?
Q: Ever since I started school I’ve had a lot of friends in different social circles. Since I’m a skier, climber, runner, “smart guy,” and former football player, I have very different types of friends, each of them belonging in their own social circles. This leads to my problem. My friends each belong mainly to […]
Michael Wiederman, PhD
Managing a Histrionic Mother
Q: My mother is confirmed ? not by a psychologist of her own, but by my psychologist ? to have histrionic personality disorder. I could tell stories that make you wonder if I’m making them up. I have to say that I’m learning to keep myself safe from harm, while still keeping contact with her. […]
Dr Misty Hook, PhD
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