Rubydog's review of: Psychcentral.com

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Psych Central is the Internet's largest and oldest independent mental health social network created and run by mental health professionals... read more



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Posted on October 14, 2008 6:24 AM PDT
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Informative and Fun Site for Laymen.
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While this site is packed with information, it is geared toward laymen, rather than psychology professionals. It has a great set of links, which would be very helpful to anyone trying to do some research on a psychology related condition. The website has a nice selection of quizzes ranging from useful screening tools, to the just for fun. The Community area contains many discussions concerning drugs used in the treatment of psychological issues. I believe this is an excellent site feature, considering the problems many people are having with some of the drugs, which have recently been “fast-tracked” by the FDA. When diagnosed with a psychological condition, many are confused about what the meaning of the diagnosis really is. The “Disorders” section, makes understanding of DSM diagnoses far easier for the average person. Make sure to check out the blogs on this site, there are a great many interesting submissions here. If you, a family member or friend, has been diagnosed with a psychological condition, or there is reason to suspect a problem, this site could be a real help.

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Amanda's picture

Great reviews, the quizzes are fun and interesting, but I wonder how accurate they are. I mean, no quiz, can tell you with accuracy if you're bipolar?! Kinda dangerous, but fun, nonetheless!


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