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Stimulating Happiness

March 15, 2011

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Paul Krugman, a nobel laureate, knows what he’s talking about when it comes to economic theory. There’s very little doubt that he’s a well-respected expert on economics and has a very specific stance with respect to government’s role in the economy. He recently discussed the impact of jobs on happiness: So are Americans happier? Of [...]

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The Stigma, in a nutshell

March 14, 2011

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Like many, I was horrified by the shootings in Tucson. Once some information about the shooter was revealed and his history of mental problems came out, I knew that mental health care would come under scrutiny. Given the current political and economic climate, we find two strong countervailing forces pressuring mental health: an increased need [...]

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