Topic Centers

Are you anxious, in a bad relationship, or dragging yourself to work? Or maybe you just want to learn more about yourself or why you behave the way you do. This site offers research, articles, and interactive tools in many topic areas. It also includes professional directories for those in need of therapists and practitioners. From beating depression to living a meaningful life, everything you need is here and waiting for you.

Choose a topic below to read articles, test yourself, and find a professional who specializes in the fields that can help improve your life.

Addiction
Not a life sentence
Here's a surprising truth about addiction: more people kick the habit than stay hooked. Be it alcohol, drugs, gambling, or even shopping, you can find out how to break free of your bad routine. If you think you have an addiction, go to our Addiction Center.

 Personality
Who's normal anyway?
Behavior may be a product of distinct personality traits. In this view, we are all a little bit crazy. So what makes you tick? Learn about your quirky habits and deep-seated traits—not to mention your spouse's or your mother's—through our Personality Center.
Anxiety
Feeling anxious?
You're not alone. Suffering from sweaty palms and jittery nerves is not uncommon. Some 75 million Americans will experience panic at some point in their lives. So don't despair. You can find help and read about your condition in the Anxiety Center. 		Relationships
Looking for love?
Many people have no idea what makes a good, lasting relationship. But the ingredients for a healthy union need not be such a mystery. (Talking to your partner is a start.) Here's how to love and stay in love. Check out our Relationships Center.
Depression
Beat the blues
Can't smell the roses or even get out of bed? There are more ways than ever to overcome the blues. But what's the right method for you? Is it talk therapy or SSRIs? Test yourself, find a therapist, or read about your moods in the Depression Center. 		Sex
Lethargic or lusty?
The road to long-term passion starts with a surprise: intimacy requires soul-searching, not romancing. Nonetheless, it's not uncommon to have problems in the bedroom. Find out how to remedy you sex life. Take our tests and read tips in the Sex Center.
Food
Filling a void
Tired of your poor eating habits? Or is your diet taking a hit from all the negative self-talk and faulty thinking. Quit head-tripping and start learning how to eat right. Find out why you keep sabotaging your diet and yourself in the Food and Diet Center. 		Stress
The good stress
There's bad stress and there's good stress—all of which make up the new rules to the immunity game. For example, sometimes a dose of healthy pessimism packs more medicinal punch. So check out our Stress Center and learn about your stress.
Parenting
Talking teens
Why are kids more fragile than ever? And worse, why are they breaking down in record numbers? Parental hyper-concern may be one big reason. If you learn how to let go, your child may just make it through life. For the latest, check out the Parenting Center. 		Work
Who has charisma?
There are regular folks, and then there are the rock stars: people with the magnetism of Oprah and Clinton. What can you learn from these big-time heavyweights? Go to the Work Center and find out how to be the star of your career.