You don't have to be a mess to read it (Psychologies)

Member Name: Miss-C-B

Product:	Psychologies
Date:	15/11/08 (33 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Greater awareness of emotional and mental health

Disadvantages: Don't expect to obtain a Masters or PhD after reading it

Psychologies is a higher form of pop-psychology. To me, it cuts the crap and technicalities, because sometimes life is that simple.

It doesn't cover the more extreme nor severe cases of psychiatry and psychology, primarily because the vast majority of people do not have those problems - by definition that is why they are extreme.

To me, it builds a wider understanding of general emotional and mental health and disorders. It's great for learning terminology so things can be discussed. It helps us to understand ourselves. It can be a giant relief for those who have issues that aren't severe enough to seek professional help. For those stuck in-between (health and disorder) it's a real life-saver.

Have you noticed how you've got to get extreme before either you acknowledge you need help or before others offer to help you? This is for those suffering in silence and teetering on the brink... you don't need to let it get far before you do something about it.

Yes, you probably have to be well-educated to read it with ease and yes, you'd probably have to have money to be within its target audience... but sometimes those are the ones suffering most in silence. I don't see charities falling over themselves to help them... but there are plenty to help those with severe needs. This is a self-help magazine for those who may be considering professional help so they can talk in their language without being brainwashed and dragged blindly down some god-forsaken path. Independent thinking and critical thinking does not stop when you get to the Psychiatrist's door.

Remember, if you're not well-educated why would you pick up this magazine anyway? You'd probably not be in the reading section... So let's talk about attitude. What sort of attitude does it's target audience have? Wanting to help themself.

I have to say a previous reviewer, who felt Psycholgies to be an irritating read, had previously reviewed an item of make-up (L'Oreal mineral powder) and wrote, "I never have enough time in the mornings" that is why she does her make-up on public transport. Whose fault is that? Wake up earlier and be more organised. That is what I'm talking about. People who help themselves get up earlier and do their make-up at home. **Please read Stephen R. Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People".

"Psychologies" magazine is self-help for those who help themselves.

Every knows the adage "know your audience" and Psychologies obviously knows its audience.

You don't need a Psychology degree to understand your doctor, here it is in a palatable form. You may not even need a doctor after this. We are not alone.

If you have a Psychology degree or higher then this is not for you.

However, it's not exactly light reading. I don't read it after a hard day's work.

Further improvements: I can't think of specfics yet... but there is something... hence the 3-stars. But I do subscribe and I think I've over-dosed... it is kinda intensive.

Summary: For those who want the words to discuss their own problems more knowledgably