Developmental PsychologyOct 23, 2019
Developmental Psychology
The Developmental Psychology Research Group at the University of Helsinki focuses on many aspects of human development throughout ...
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AddictionOct 23, 2019
Mapping international drug use through the world's largest wastewater study
A seven-year project monitoring illicit drug use in 37 countries via wastewater samples shows that cocaine use was skyrocketing in Europe in 2017 and Australia had a serious problem with methamphetamine.
Health PsychologyOct 22, 2019
Rocky Mountain Behavioral Medicine
Our approach utilizes the biopsychosocial approach to evaluation and treatment; this means we strive to understand the biological ...
AddictionOct 15, 2019
Current advances in research in treatment and recovery: Nicotine addiction
While products of tobacco combustion are the main cause of smoking-induced disease, nicotine addiction sustains tobacco use (8).
Domestic-violence policyOct 10, 2019
A Hidden Form of Domestic Abuse
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and various organizations across the country will be raising awareness.
TraumaOct 7, 2019
Evidence-Based Human Trafficking Policy: Opportunities to Invest in Trauma-Informed Strategies.
Human trafficking is a critical social issue characterized by chronic trauma among victims, and frequently preceded by traumatic ...
Military & First RespondersOct 5, 2019
'We won't turn anyone away': new PTSD-treatment facility opening for veterans
The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our ...
AddictionOct 2, 2019
Camden County officials aim to reduce crime. How? By guiding drug addicts to treatment
Project SAVE stands for Substance Abuse Visionary Program. The pilot program aims to get people help for their addictions.
NeuropsychologyOct 1, 2019
Epilepsy: Function of 'brake cells' disrupted
In some forms of epilepsy, the function of certain ''brake cells'' in the brain is presumed to be disrupted. This may be one of the reasons why the electrical malfunction is able to spread from the point of origin across…
Military & First RespondersSep 29, 2019
First Responders and Sleep
I often have the opportunity to work with first responders, such as firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel.
NeuropsychologySep 26, 2019
Neurons' response to seizure-induced stress reduces seizure severity
In response to seizures, the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), a network of flattened tubes in the cell that packages and transports proteins, triggers a stress response that reduces brain activity and seizure severity. The…
Opioid-use disordersSep 26, 2019
Researchers explore the role of psychology in responding to opioid addiction
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The literature on addictive substances such as alcohol and tobacco has developed consistently over decades of ...
Attendance and school refusalSep 25, 2019
The Truth Behind School Refusal
The term "school refusal" refers to child-motivated behavior—either refusing to attend school, refusing to attend specific ...
NeuropsychologySep 25, 2019
Epilepsy: Seizures not forecastable as expected
Epileptic seizures can probably not be predicted by changes in brain wave patterns that were previously assumed to be characteristic precursors.
PersonalitySep 23, 2019
Is It Possible to Change Your Personality?
If you've ever thought about how you might improve your personality, you're not alone. Research suggests that all of us, to a ...
Diversity & CultureSep 18, 2019
Hiring for Culture Fit Doesn’t Have to Undermine Diversity
Although most managers would agree that it is important to hire people who fit in, the idea of hiring for culture fit has become ...
Military & First RespondersSep 13, 2019
Police hope to make psychologist position permanent, expand mental health strategy
Saskatoon police are nearing the end of a one-year pilot project involving an in-house clinical psychologist who oversees their ...
NeuropsychologySep 11, 2019
A Systematic Review of Neuropsychological Tests for the Assessment of Dementia in Non-Western, Low-Educated or Illiterate Populations.
Neuropsychological tests are important instruments to determine a cognitive profile, giving insight into the etiology of dementia ...
Experimental researchSep 11, 2019
The Magic Wand of Psychological Research
I’ve been doing research in the behavioral sciences going back to my Research Methods class at the University of Connecticut in ...
Telepsychology credentialsSep 10, 2019
Telepsychology Take Two
As referred to in my prior post, this post will be more for counselors and psychologists who are considering doing telepsychology ...
Diversity & CultureSep 8, 2019
Diversity Standards: Cultural Competency for Academic Libraries (2012)
Rescinded by the ACRL Board of Directors in June 2022 upon the approval of the joint ALA/ARL Cultural Proficiencies for Racial ...
Clinical PsychologySep 4, 2019
Thinking of seeing a psychologist? Here’s how to choose the therapy best for you
In any year, one in five Australians will experience symptoms of a mental illness. While drug treatments are widely used and can ...
Evolutionary psychologySep 4, 2019
Positive Evolutionary Psychology
Nicole Wedberg (L) and Glenn Geher (R) celebrating Positive Evolutionary Psychology Source: Daniel Delaney (with permission ...
Seasonal affective disorderSep 2, 2019
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
When September arrives, the seasons change in many places around the world. For those living in such places, daylight becomes ...
Parental permissionAug 27, 2019
A Parental Primer for Understanding Diagnosis
For mental health specialists in clinical practice, diagnosis is challenging. Defining a predetermined categorization that fits ...
Translational researchAug 27, 2019
How Racism Affects Youth Health and Well-being
We’ve written previously about how racism affects the health and well-being of millions of Americans. The evidence demonstrates ...
Cognitive PsychologyAug 26, 2019
How Our Brain Brings Memories Back and Forth Through Time
Most people are interested in memory, especially if they are reminiscing about the past or if they know someone suffering from ...
AddictionAug 26, 2019
Understanding Internet Addiction
You’ve probably heard that we’re all spending too much time on our phones and computers. The average American stares at a ...
ResearchAug 24, 2019
What is Research?
Research is the pursuit of new knowledge through the process of discovery. Scientific research involves diligent inquiry and ...
CounselingAug 22, 2019
Counseling & Psychotherapy Services
The Counseling Clinic housed in the Center for Counseling and Diagnostic Services (CCDS) provides psychotherapeutic counseling ...