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What’s an Anxiety Disorder?
Anxiety is one of the most prevalent issues in America today. Looked at as a group of disorders that include obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder, approximately 18 percent of Americans are diagnosed with some sort of anxiety-related illness.
Read MoreThe Psychology Behind Phobias
While you've probably experienced fear in your life, it's more than likely nothing compared to the anxiety people with a specific phobia feel when they are forced to confront the source of their fear.
Read MoreDiagnosing and Treating Depression
It is estimated that one in 10 American adults suffer from depression; a mood disorder caused in part by a malfunction of the neurotransmitters in the brain. This malfunction causes the chemistry of the brain to be out of balance, leading to feelings of sadness, disinterest, and/or worthlessness.
Read MorePsychologist Professor Job Among Top in U.S.
Of the many thousands of careers in the United States, psychology ranks No.10 on Money magazine’s "Best Jobs in America" publication — a list published each year which features the top 50 careers throughout the nation.
Read MoreJob Outlook for Psychology Professionals
Employment opportunities for psychologists are projected to grow as fast as the average for all jobs nationwide but will be especially plentiful for those individuals possessing a graduate or doctoral degree in an applied specialty, such as health or counseling, or those with a graduate or specialist degree in school or counseling psychology.
Read MoreCareer Options With a Graduate Degree in Psychology
Explore the career options available with a graduate degree in psychology and learn how an advanced degree can open the door to a large variety of career advancement opportunities.
Read MoreThe Growing Field of Positive Psychology: Happiness
Positive psychology is a relatively new branch of psychology that is growing quickly. Roughly translated, positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living; it is the study of happiness. It studies how our actions and behaviors affect our sense of joy or satisfaction.
Read MoreGood News for Psychology Graduates
Despite a competitive job market qualified psychology students should have no problem finding jobs in various fields. Psychology graduates who leave school with numerous and flexible skills will be in high demand.
Read MorePsychiatry vs. Psychology
While most of us are aware that both psychiatrists and psychologists treat people with mental health issues, many individuals struggle to differentiate the two. Explore the similarities and differences between psychiatry and psychology.
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The salary figures below are rounded estimates based on recent data taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Payscale.com, and Salary.com
* Figures may be higher for some positions
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