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Recent Mental Health Blog | May 2010 Posts

Sexual Assault: The Perpetrator, the Victim and the Representative of Justice

by Beth McHugh

22 May 2010 05:39 PM

In all cases of sexual assault, there is the perpetrator and the victim. In some cases, there is an introduction of a third party: the representative of justice. The latter only comes into the picture when the victim reports the crime, which according to available statistics, is in the minority.

TV's in Children's Bedrooms (2)

by Beth McHugh

20 May 2010 07:06 PM

I observed firsthand the problems of having TV's in children's bedrooms back when my daughter was in elementary school. One of the girls in her Year 4 class had one in her bedroom and she was the envy of her peers.

The Aging Narcissist: What Happened to Elinor?

by Beth McHugh

17 May 2010 06:41 PM

Some time ago I wrote an article of what life was like for Elinor, the middle aged daughter of an elderly narcissistic mother. This article has spawned countless comments and private correspondences, as well as an introductory to therapy for many people.

Borderline Personality Disorder: Joanie's Story

by Beth McHugh

13 May 2010 05:01 PM

In our continuing series on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) (see links below), we will look today at the story of Joanie. Joanie began to display the initial symptoms of BPD when she was in her late teens but was not formally diagnosed with the disorder for several years.

TVs in Children's Bedrooms (1)

by Beth McHugh

05 May 2010 03:56 PM

I'm not a fan of TV's in children's bedrooms and I know not everyone will agree with me on this one, but it's not only my personal preference. The detrimental effects of televisions in children's bedrooms have long been a topic of interest among psychologists.


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