Helen Smith

Helen Smith is a psychologist specializing in forensic issues in Knoxville, Tennessee, and blogs at drhelen.blogspot.com. This advice column is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not purport to replace therapy or psychological treatment.

Ask Dr. Helen: Workplace Discrimination Against Men

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 - by Helen Smith

It's high time for men to start fighting back against this ugly trend.

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Ask Dr. Helen: Preparing for Disaster — Prudent or Paranoid?

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 - by Helen Smith

It's wise to be prepared — just don't lose sight of today as you brace for a potential tomorrow.

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Ask Dr. Helen: Should Single Men Be ‘Bagged and Tagged?’

Monday, July 14th, 2008 - by Helen Smith

There are a variety of reasons why some married women might feel threatened by the sight of a happily unattached male.

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Ask Dr. Helen: Can a Man Be Raped by a Woman?

Monday, June 30th, 2008 - by Helen Smith

Of course he can, and believe it or not, it happens more often than we think.

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Ask Dr. Helen: When Being Professional Means Being PC

Thursday, June 5th, 2008 - by Helen Smith

Should doctors, lawyers, and other professionals feel obligated to send money to organizations that fund activities they don't believe in?

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Ask Dr. Helen: Dating the Divorced

Thursday, May 15th, 2008 - by Helen Smith

Dating a divorced person can present many challenges, but do men and women have different needs in post-marriage relationships? Double standards abound.

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Ask Dr. Helen: Do Husbands Owe Wives Post-Childbirth ‘Push Presents?’

Thursday, May 8th, 2008 - by Helen Smith

A recent survey found 55% of pregnant mothers expected a "push present" from their husband. Is it appropriate and what does it say about a woman who insists on getting such a gift?

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Ask Dr. Helen: Are Men Keeping Other Men Down?

Thursday, April 10th, 2008 - by Helen Smith

Male judges who deny men access to their kids, male professors who bypass men for tenure, and certain male presidents who sexually harass women all help fuel anti-male bias.

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Ask Dr. Helen: Living Like One of the Guys

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 - by Helen Smith

Ditching a pocketbook for a wallet sounds like a great idea. But where do you put your chapstick and loose change?

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Ask Dr. Helen: Are Hybrid Owners All That…?

Monday, March 17th, 2008 - by Helen Smith

Do our choices in cars really reflect our true personality traits? That's what they say, but Dr. Helen Smith isn't sure.

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