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Gregg Johns is 49 years of age and a native of Jackson, MS. He is married and has one son. Gregg is a psychologist by trade. He has published psychological research and book reviews in a number of peer-reviewed journals. Gregg is also a musician and has released 3

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Health & Fitness > Personality Disorders Self mutilation is the language of pain associated to borderline personality disorder: 1 of 5

As a psychologist for 20 years, I have seen several different manifestations of self-mutilation in clients. My personal clinical experiences have paralleled those described in the writings of Steven Levenkron, Marsha Linehan, Armando Favazza, and Merilee Strong in that self-mutilation is a language of pain. I have had multip...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The blues: A doomed music genre?: 5 of 17

The blues are no more doomed than the human experience or the need for antidepressant meds. It transcends time and place and is a part of all us from our unique perspectives. This artform is an expression of loss, disappointment, suffering, and triumph. American Blues, with roots in African folk music and spirituals, pulled ...
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Musician reviews: David Bowie: 2 of 4

David Bowie reigns as rock's most celebrated chameleon. Heavily influenced by his father's love of theater and exposure to theatrical arts as a child, it comes as no surprise that Bowie successfully created so many successful personas. From a 60's "modster" to the 70's gender bending alien Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Thin ...
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath: 3 of 4

Ah the memories! This album spawned an entire genre and clearly signaled the end of "flower power" and the '60's. Instead, it brought to light the grim, dark and stark realities that lie just beneath the surface of modern life. Of course, with an added bit of horror and surrealism for good measure. My introduction to this mo...
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Causes of nightmares: 2 of 2

Little glimpses into one’s unconscious hell are the stuff of dark dreams. These nocturnal terrors leave the dreamer with fear, anxiety, enlightenment, confusion and utter dread. On reflection, I have experienced all of the previously stated emotions and the full-spectrum while trying to piece together the images and me...