Author name: Peter Berndt

Why Did So Many Women Vote for Roy Moore?

On Monday, December 13, 2017, it became known that Doug Jones, a Democrat, had defeated Roy Moore, a Republican, in the traditionally Republican state of Alabama, for a seat in the US Senate. Mr. Moore seems to be, let’s charitably say, a colorful character.

cancer and the placebo effect

Cancer and the Power of Placebo

An interview with author Dr. Paul Offit gives us some insight into the placebo effect, and its place in alternative medicine, complementary medicine and traditional, evidence-based medical treatment…

Why We Shop

I recently read an article about shopping (on Medscape.com) and the psychology of consumption that I think is very relevant

Depression Types

Here is my personal view of the different personalities of depression, and possible treatments for each of them. The most

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Anxiety, A Stumbling Block

Anxiety: The Secret Stumbling Block in Depression Therapy Depression ranges in severity from mild and transient to severe and persistent.

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