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  • Fantasy and Reality

    Ken Silverstro PhD|Mar 22, 2018

    Most people know there is a difference between fantasy and reality. Nonetheless, in our society fantasy is more important than we might imagine. From politics to social media, fantasy influences many people's lives. We only need to look at the popularity of computer games and movies to see the influence of fantasy. For example, the latest fantasy movie "The Black Panther" is breaking box-office records and people by the millions are flocking to watch it. Of course, there can be many reasons why...

  • Mental Illness

    Ken Silverstro PhD|Feb 22, 2018

    Mental illness is not a new phrase but it is one that has been in the news and on the lips of many people since school shootings began. The most recent tragedy in Broward County, in Fort Lauderdale, has intensified the use of this phrase. The horror associated with the murders of the young high school students and staff cannot be expressed enough; this two-word phrase only begins to describe the tragedy. Mental illness, however, is a general phrase associated with a range of psychological...

  • Loneliness

    Ken Silverstro PhD|Jan 25, 2018

    Loneliness is a feeling that covers considerable psychological ground. In other words, it is complex like most psychological expressions and experiences. Most people feel lonely from time-to-time, particularly when major events or changes occur. But as we get older, loneliness can dominate our lives. In an attempt to avoid being lonely, people socialize. That is, people meet with friends, maintain permanent relationships, seek out groups and even go see therapists for companionship. People are...

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