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“Ontological Insecurity” May Play A Role in Psychotic Experiences

Ayurdhi Dhar, PhD - January 3, 2020 19

In a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, researchers tested how well “ontological insecurity” predicted psychotic-like experiences (PLEs). They found that...

In the News

Art, Trauma, and Motherhood: Using Film to Rethink Mental Health

January 24, 2025

Health Care Providers Still Spreading the Chemical Imbalance Myth, Study Finds

January 23, 2025

Rethinking the Black-White Mental Health Paradox Through Intersectionality

January 22, 2025

Trauma Transcends Borders: ACEs and Mental Health in Mexican Adolescents

January 21, 2025

Blogs

The Note

January 24, 2025

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I Am Looking for People I Miss

January 21, 2025

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Don’t Include Involuntary Commitment as a Treatment Tool in Seattle

January 20, 2025

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The Ouija Board and the Skeptic

January 18, 2025

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