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MENTAL HEALTH THE POWER OF POSITIVE SHRINKING By Carol Lloyd Is the new optimistic movement in psychology a theoretical breakthrough or a professional survival tactic? LIVING UNDER THE KNIFE By Fiona Morgan Steven Levenkron's book "Cutting: Understanding And Overcoming Self-Mutilation" casts an eye on the emotional pains behind a dark adolescent practice. NO SEX PLEASE ñ WEíRE MEDICATED By Lori Leibovich Antidepressants help many people recover their enthusiasm for life -- sometimes at the price of their libido. MALE DEPRESSION: JUST TAKE THE PILLS, GUYS By Andrew Ross Men would rather kill themselves -- literally -- than admit they are suffering from one of the most common diseases in the world. THE TRAVELING DEPRESSION ROAD SHOW By Janelle Brown "Party of Five" cast members and the doctor from Mars try to cheer America up. Good luck. FIGHTING THE BIG MONSTER WITH A LITTLE KNIFE By Cintra Wilson Adventures with Anti-Depressants. MEDITATION VS. MEDICATION By Debra S. Ollivier You can elevate your soul with spiritual discipline -- but some psychological suffering can only be alleviated with chemicals. By Joan Smith THERAPY IS ALL TALK By Joy Rothke A new book argues that psychotherapy is better at recycling cultural myths than figuring out what's in your head. THE CRACK UP By Steven Scott Smith Falling apart may have been just what this overachiever needed. A PARENTíS WORST NIGHTMARE By Debra S. Ollivier A Colorado child-abuse case highlights the controversial and misunderstood condition of reactive attachment disorder. Interview by Lori Leibovich - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CATEGORIES (Note: Articles may appear in more than one category) Womens Health Menís Health Childrenís Health AIDS Alternative Health Diet/Fitness Drugs Ethics Genetics Health and Government Mental Health Sexual Health Smoking