HIV psychologyDec 10, 2021
Easing the Mental Toll of HIV-AIDS
HIV-AIDS has become a modern-day 40-year epidemic. Since the summer of 1981, when the first cases of what would later be called ...
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Health PsychologyDec 8, 2021
New findings about cluster headaches
Debilitating cluster headaches commonly begin in childhood, but patients are not typically diagnosed until they are adults, according to new research.
PovertyDec 6, 2021
Want to Improve Mental Health? Reducing Poverty is Key
Early in my career, I spent a year working in two refugee camps in southern Mexico, home to indigenous Guatemalans who had ...
Cognitive PsychologyDec 5, 2021
Cognitive and brain science: A primer
Most liberal arts colleges have psychology, computer science and philosophy majors. Few, however, have cognitive and brain ...
Religious and spiritual communitiesDec 1, 2021
Is It Better to Be Spiritual or Religious?
A new article published in the journal journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice suggests that there are fewer differences ...
PhD programsNov 30, 2021
Psychology (PhD) – Applied Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences
Drexel's PhD in Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences (ACBS) is a non-clinical, research-intensive program designed for students ...
AI & TechnologyNov 23, 2021
The application of chatbots in perinatal mental health interventions: a scoping review protocol
Introduction Perinatal mental health problems are prevalent during pregnancy and the postpartum period and can have substantial ...
Dependent personality disorderNov 23, 2021
Making Sense of Cluster C Personality Disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5, identifies 10 unique personality disorders, each belonging to ...
History of psychologyNov 22, 2021
The Importance of Philadelphia in the History of Psychology
This blog is a little departure from its typical focus on ADHD and self-regulation, but, having a little interest in history, I ...
HIPAA & PrivacyNov 17, 2021
Behavioral Health
Many organizations are interested in assessing and improving patient experience with behavioral health, mental health, and/or ...
Social MediaNov 17, 2021
Highlights from the International Day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying event with experts in Turku, Finland
On 4 November 2021 UNESCO and the world celebrated International Day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying.
PsychologyNov 16, 2021
A psychologist on how to get the most out of therapy
The therapy relationship is a unique one: it's perhaps the only time in our adult lives where we experience someone else's ...
Child PsychologyNov 13, 2021
I think I have ADHD. What should I do next? Experts answer readers’ questions and more
Moonlake Lee, founder of online portal Unlocking ADHD, was diagnosed with the condition in 2019. She places large timers around ...
Asylum seekersNov 12, 2021
Asylum: What's in a Word?
Think about the word asylum. What comes to mind? Probably one of two things: a scary old mental hospital or a political refugee ...
NeuropsychologyNov 10, 2021
Seizure forecasting with wrist-worn devices possible for people with epilepsy
A new study found patterns could be identified in patients who wear a special wristwatch monitoring device for six to 12 months, allowing about 30 minutes of warning before a seizure occurred. This worked well most of…
Clinical PsychologyNov 9, 2021
How Psychologists Can Help Treat Chronic Pain
As doctors and patients worry about the effect of painkillers, therapists are finding they can be a powerful salve for suffering.
PersonalityNov 9, 2021
What an Introvert Is — and Isn't
Being introverted has to do with how you gather energy. You might be introverted if you’re energized by solo time and feel ...
TraumaNov 7, 2021
Trauma-Informed Care
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author. We hear a lot about trauma-informed ...
WorkplaceNov 7, 2021
Emotions in the Workplace: Advances in Research for the Well-being
Emotions fulfill an eminently adaptive function in human development, strongly influencing higher-order psychological processes ...
Fire-setting behaviorNov 6, 2021
Does Frequent Fire-Setting Signify Mental Illness?
“He knew he was going to have a good day if he could run a fire,” stated the detective. The officer was speaking of a young ...
Sport & PerformanceNov 4, 2021
How to Prevent and Relieve Endurance-Sport Burnout
As a rule, endurance-sport athletes (ESAs), whether running, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, cross-country skiers, mountain ...
NeuropsychologyNov 3, 2021
Specialisation programme in neuropsychology
Specialist training in psychology is university-level professional specialisation education completed after graduating with a ...
Diversity & CultureNov 1, 2021
Racial Trauma and Addiction
In the field of addiction, there is sometimes little attention paid to the impact of racial trauma. As a psychotherapist ...
AddictionOct 24, 2021
Is internet addiction a growing problem?
Cam Adair now gives talks around the world about the dangers of internet addiction Cam Adair finally realised that his addiction ...
School & EducationOct 24, 2021
How Columbia schools and FACE are teaming up to address mental health in students
For children, the return to normal isn't normal, said Susan Perkins, elementary school counseling coordinator for Columbia Public ...
NeuropsychologyOct 20, 2021
Epilepsy research reveals unknown trigger for seizures
Epilepsy seizures can be triggered when a natural braking system meant to control brain activity goes awry, researchers found. The discovery could open the door to new treatments.
NeuropsychologyOct 17, 2021
Brain ‘noise’ may hold the keys to psychiatric treatment efficacy
Viable predictors of psychiatric treatment response are often sought but remain elusive. Brain imaging techniques such as ...
Mental HealthOct 15, 2021
Women With Mental Illness
Imagine a woman who can't get out of bed most mornings, a woman who hears voices when under incredible stress, or a woman who has ...
Clinical PsychologyOct 15, 2021
Psychopharmacology : drugs, the brain, and behavior
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NeuropsychologyOct 14, 2021
Monitoring glucose levels, no needles required
Noninvasive glucose monitoring devices are not currently commercially available in the United States, so people with diabetes must collect blood samples or use sensors embedded under the skin to measure their blood sugar…