Raising an Optimistic Child: A Proven Plan for Depresion-Proofing Young Children--for Life
(McGraw-Hill, 2006) by Bob Murray and Alicia Fortinberry

Creating Optimism:
A Proven Seven-Step Program for Overcoming Depression
(McGraw-Hill, 2004) by Bob Murray and Alicia Fortinberry

Written and researched by Bob Murray, PhD

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• The Body
  Research on human anatomy and how movement and exercise effect mental and emotional health and vice versa.

• The Brain
  Research and studies about how our brains actually work — the chemistry and physics of the brain, neuroplasticity, memory etc.

• Childhood and Parenting
  Research on issues relating to children and child-rearing. Also health issues relating to children and early child-hood development.

• Consumer and General Health
  General health news and information to help the consumer make choices about a range of healthcare issues. Includes the latest research about diseases.

• Depression and Anxiety
  The latest research outlining the causes, symptoms, treatment, and social impact of depression and anxiety.

• Diet and Natural Health
  How diet effects the brain, links to mental health conditions and the latest news in healthy food, supplements and natural alternatives to medication.

• Ethics
  Reports and opinion about the social and moral implications of cutting-edge medical research and legislation.

• Genetics and Behavior
  Studies and research about human and animal behavior and genetics, and the mismatch between our society and our genetic heritage.

• Memory
  Studies and research about memory and learning.

• Men's Issues
  Research on issues relating to men and men's role in society and the family. Also health issues relating to men.

• Mind and Body
  Research detailing the link between emotional and physical health, sometimes called psychoneuroimmunology.

• Personality
  Issues involving aspects of the human personality and behavior. Also personality traits, disorders and mental health issues.

• Psychotherapy
  Issues and research relating to different psychotherapeutic methods, including the Fortinberry Murray Method.

• Sociology
  Studies which highlight changing sociological patterns, how they effect individuals and families, and contibute to social stress.

• Spirituality
  Research showing the links between spirituality, spiritual practice and belief, and mental and physical wellbeing.

• Stress
  Research relating to stress in all it's forms, particularly stress caused by childhood trauma and social factors.

• Women's Issues
  Research on issues relating to women and women's role in society and the family. Also health issues relating to women.

• Work Related Issues
  Studies and research relating to all aspects of work, with particular emphasis on health, emotional and psychological problems, and relationships.

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