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Marriage
The Case for Same-Sex Marriage

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on May 10, 2012

Empirical research suggests that extending the rights of marriage to single-sex couples is likely to lead to stronger and more psychologically healthy families.

Empirical research suggests that extending the rights of marriage to single-sex couples is likely to lead to stronger and more psychologically healthy families.

Pornography
Does Porn Contribute to ED?

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on May 3, 2012

A growing body of evidence suggests a detrimental feedback loop can emerge between the brain and the penis when men rely too heavily on pornographic images to masturbate.

A growing body of evidence suggests a detrimental feedback loop can emerge between the brain and the penis when men rely too heavily on pornographic images to masturbate.

Gender
Response to Jonathan Alpert

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on April 24, 2012

A recent op-ed piece appearing in the Sunday New York Times has touched a nerve with quite a number of therapists.

A recent op-ed piece appearing in the Sunday New York Times has touched a nerve with quite a number of therapists.

Sexual Orientation
National Coming Out Day

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on October 11, 2011

Today across American college campuses, LGBT students will be celebrating National Coming Out Day.

Today across American college campuses, LGBT students will be celebrating National Coming Out Day.

Sex
School’s Back in Session

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on August 23, 2011

Being away from home for the first time can be liberating, but it can also be anxiety provoking.

Being away from home for the first time can be liberating, but it can also be anxiety provoking.

Politics
The Political Brain

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on August 9, 2011

Why is it our leaders are unable to put aside partisanship in order to lead? The answer may have more to do with human psychology than actual politics.

Why is it our leaders are unable to put aside partisanship in order to lead? The answer may have more to do with human psychology than actual politics.

Addiction
Can You Really Become Addicted to the Internet?

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on July 26, 2011

According to a recent study, many college students are exhibiting symptoms associated with addiction including withdrawal, cravings, and elevated anxiety.

According to a recent study, many college students are exhibiting symptoms associated with addiction including withdrawal, cravings, and elevated anxiety.

Memory
The Google Effect

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on July 16, 2011

Chances are you've already visited Google at least once today, but is your reliance on Google affecting how you acquire and retain information?

Chances are you've already visited Google at least once today, but is your reliance on Google affecting how you acquire and retain information?

Psychiatry
In Bed with Big Pharma

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on July 15, 2011

New studies are asking important questions about the effectiveness of psychoactive drugs and the conclusions drawn may surprise you.

New studies are asking important questions about the effectiveness of psychoactive drugs and the conclusions drawn may surprise you.

Social Networking
Asocial Networking

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on July 5, 2011

Is Facebook impeding our ability to connect with one another?

Is Facebook impeding our ability to connect with one another?

Transgender
The Often Forgotten “T” in LGBT

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on June 29, 2011

Transgender people are one of the least protected and most persecuted groups in this country. What people should know about the transgender community...

Transgender people are one of the least protected and most persecuted groups in this country. What people should know about the transgender community...

Sexual Orientation
The Closeted Client

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on June 20, 2011

Should therapists help their gay clients stay in the closet?

Should therapists help their gay clients stay in the closet?

Therapy
Psychotherapy 2.0

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on June 15, 2011

Is it okay for therapists to google their patients?

Is it okay for therapists to google their patients?

Therapy
When Bad Science Kills

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on June 9, 2011

Anderson Cooper examines an "experimental therapy" that can have deadly consequences.

Anderson Cooper examines an "experimental therapy" that can have deadly consequences.

Freudian Psychology
Reel Therapy

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on June 7, 2011

Therapists are often lampooned by Hollywood writers. Thankfully, HBO's "In Treatment" offers a more accurate and nuanced portrayal of a modern day therapist.

Therapists are often lampooned by Hollywood writers. Thankfully, HBO's "In Treatment" offers a more accurate and nuanced portrayal of a modern day therapist.

Attention
Why Are Cell Phones So Annoying?

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on June 2, 2011

Annoyance is an universal emotion but one that is often misunderstood. Why is listening to another person's cell phone conversation so annoying to us?

Annoyance is an universal emotion but one that is often misunderstood. Why is listening to another person's cell phone conversation so annoying to us?

Narcissism
Are Millennials Really that Narcissistic?

Tyger Latham Psy.D. on May 31, 2011

Are millennials really as narcissistic as the media makes them out to be? Or, is one kid's narcissism just another kid's resiliency?

Are millennials really as narcissistic as the media makes them out to be? Or, is one kid's narcissism just another kid's resiliency?