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75 Example Questions (6 closed)

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Which supplements for improving memory have solid research? Is there evidence that they work over the long-term?
added by nicholas Feb 19 '13 at 4:11
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I sense that I am going into depression. How do I prevent this from happening?
added by Manishearth Feb 21 '13 at 6:50
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Is there any experimental research on brain exercise games? Are these scams or not?
added by nicholas Feb 19 '13 at 4:17
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How is a healthy, mental baseline defined? What are some quantitative ways to know if I am at the baseline or not? [closed]
added by textdog Feb 20 '13 at 23:09
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closed as not a real question by Ben Brocka, BenjiWiebe, animuson, Jeff, Artem Kaznatcheev Feb 26 '13 at 6:26

It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form.

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Don't waste up votes on questions with more than 10 upvotes already. You only get 5 up-votes, and we need 27 questions with 10 upvotes, so please upvote the questions with less than 10 upvotes. – Mew Feb 23 '13 at 4:58
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Technincally, the votes define what is a "really good question" and what isn't , so there's nothing wrong with upvoting some over the limit. It helps define the site scope :) – Manishearth Feb 23 '13 at 14:58
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@Manishearth but it might lead to another problem: have very few "really good questions" with lots of votes, and those questions could be answered in a blog... the site would be launched with amazing questions, they would be answered, and no one would use it anymore... – woliveirajr Feb 25 '13 at 14:49
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Should everyone be taking Vitamin-D for mood or just people with seasonal depression?
added by nicholas Feb 19 '13 at 4:14
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Do you know of ways to enter "the zone" (a high quality flow) on demand?
added by Mike Gray Feb 22 '13 at 4:30
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How should one ideally help treat a friend with depression?
added by Manishearth Feb 22 '13 at 5:27
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How does my brain change when I am in a relationship?
added by XaprilX Feb 21 '13 at 4:16
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Recently, there have been claims that mindfulness-based practices can actually mitigate clinical depression - under what circumstances is this valid?
added by mbjerede Feb 22 '13 at 1:47
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What are the signs of suicide in a friend, family member, or coworker, and if I see them, how do I take effective action?
added by Payj Feb 22 '13 at 19:29
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Are sleep patterns and circadian rhythms hard-wired, or can they be affected by conditioning/environment?
added by Eugene Shvarts Feb 22 '13 at 1:50
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@user1911872 <comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino Feb 22 '13 at 15:27
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Where can I find reasonably objective, empirically supported information about the effects and risks of psychiatric medication? [closed]
added by Erik Feb 22 '13 at 1:58
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closed as not constructive by Ben Brocka, BenjiWiebe, animuson, Manishearth, Jeff Feb 25 '13 at 19:33

This question is not a good fit to our Q&A format. We expect answers to generally involve facts, references, or specific expertise; this question will likely solicit opinion, debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.

Would this be constructive if the question was focused on a specific drug instead of psychiatric medication in general? – SF. Mar 5 '13 at 14:27
Would it be considered unconstructive in CogSci? It appears to be a request for sourcing. Answers might include valid science journals and other such publications... – TheXenocide Mar 18 '13 at 14:45
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How can one tell if they need to visit a mental health professional?
added by user78358 Feb 22 '13 at 2:48
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What sort of natural remedies are there that can be used in tandem with someones treatment plan?
added by user78366 Feb 22 '13 at 3:21
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How do we define a state of altered consciousness, and on what time scale is this measured?
added by Eugene Shvarts Feb 22 '13 at 3:37
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What are some new ways to pro-actively cope with or eliminate SAD?
added by Mike Gray Feb 22 '13 at 4:33
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How can one shift one's sleep pattern efficiently? (to avoid jetlag,etc)
added by Manishearth Feb 22 '13 at 5:28
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Cross-site duplicate. – gerrit Feb 23 '13 at 17:46
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How can I know if a friend who seems depressed needs professional help or just the support of his friends?
added by Eyal Feb 22 '13 at 13:11
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What are the differences between different kinds of therapy (i.e., dynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral) and how do I decide which one I need?
added by Eyal Feb 22 '13 at 13:16
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What kind of food could help me improve my mental disposition ?
added by woliveirajr Feb 22 '13 at 13:25
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What are some way to motivate oneself while depressed?
added by user78456, edited by Robert Cartaino Feb 23 '13 at 16:42
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What ways can I cope with distractions while trying to solve seemingly simple daily tasks? How do I know if I have ADD / ADHD?
added by wfoster Feb 22 '13 at 16:16
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I would separate this into two questions (both of which are valid IMO) – Eyal Feb 25 '13 at 13:17
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How do I relate my depressed feelings to others without being labeled crazy or insane?
added by Massager2002 Feb 22 '13 at 16:45
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How do I reach out to a friend who's scared to come out of his/her house?
added by Eva Feb 22 '13 at 22:21
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Is there a way to reliably measure and track stress levels? I'm looking for non-self reported measures, like cortisol.
added by textdog Feb 25 '13 at 20:45
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Supplements like vitamin E & fish oil have been studied for slowing Alzheimer's, but does this mean that they provide general memory enhancement?
added by David Moore Feb 25 '13 at 22:03
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Whats the best way to ask for help if you're ashamed of being depressed?
added by Little Big Bot Feb 26 '13 at 22:33
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Can I train my brain to think more positively or is mood governed soley by the balance of chemicals?
added by Talon Feb 28 '13 at 23:41
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How much is Hypnotism useful in improving phobias?
added by Persian Cat Mar 4 '13 at 1:14
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How can you tell the difference between "natural" or "normal" grieving and depression?
added by Eyal Mar 4 '13 at 21:13
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According to research what is the most optimal tapering method for coming off of antidepressants? Is it the same for all types of antidepressants?
added by Leebeloola Mar 10 '13 at 17:03
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Are there ways to increase the synapses in my brain?
added by Arborvitae Mar 19 '13 at 14:29
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What's a reliable way to record my mood/productivity so I can self-experiment over a period of weeks/months?
added by user83408 Apr 2 '13 at 16:04
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Sometimes I feel like I learn easily, other times it's very difficult. What controllable factors can I use to help me learn things more quickly?
added by counterbeing Feb 22 '13 at 1:47
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Depression can oftentimes be cyclical, not necessarily tied to the seasons. What can be done to break the cycle or lessen its intensity?
added by yahareena Feb 22 '13 at 16:14
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What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? How do I know which one I need?
added by Eyal Feb 26 '13 at 7:01
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Should I let my boss know that I am being treated for clinical depression? How do I go about doing so?
added by Remmy42 Feb 26 '13 at 22:39
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Can diet have a serious effect on mental health? If so, what kind of dietary deficiencies can lead to a worsening of one's mental health?
added by Eyal Mar 19 '13 at 13:58
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How does physical exercise impact the brain?
added by Arborvitae Mar 19 '13 at 14:18
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Is it possible to have the reverse of A.D.D. - having an extra long attention span?
added by Arborvitae Mar 19 '13 at 14:24
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