Need caught up on this week’s psychology-related news around the ‘net? From Alanis Morissette’s view on happiness to what NOT to say to someone with bipolar disorder, we’ve got you covered.

Behind the Online Comments: The Psychology of Online Trolls: We’ve all experienced them. Now find out what motivates them.

Most US Kids Who Take ADHD Meds Don’t Get Therapy: Fewer than a quarter of US children prescribed ADHD also receive talk therapy, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics recently reported of the findings from study conducted by the nonprofit research organization RAND.

Tax Court: Anxiety, Depression Are Not Physical Injuries: Ever wonder how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) views anxiety?

Alanis Morissette: The Search For Happiness Is Doomed To Fail (VIDEO): The Grammy award-winning artist sits down with Oprah to talk about the temporary state of happiness and its relationship with other emotions such as confusion, anger, and fear.

Dating Website Founder Says Love Doesn’t Exist: Say what? Find out why Brandon Wade, founder of dating website SeekingArrangement.com, says, “Love is a concept invented by poor people.”

Evidence Supports Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Neurosurgery, the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), reports that research suggests patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who don’t respond to conventional treatments might benefit from deep brain stimulation.

10 Things You Should Never Say to Someone With Bipolar Disorder: After clothing store Joy released a greeting card reading “don’t get mad, take lithium” (enraging more than a few folks), The Guardian responded with 10 things you should avoid saying to someone who lives with bipolar disorder.

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    Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 26 Sep 2014
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