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 ...
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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 ...
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2019
Guidelines for treatment of migraine in children and teens
For children and teens with migraine, the pain and symptoms that accompany migraine attacks can be debilitating, resulting in missed school days, absence from social or sporting events, and affected home activities. Now…
Health PsychologyAug 14, 2019
Migraine diagnoses positively associated with all-cause dementia
Several studies have recently focused on the association between migraine headaches and other headaches and dementia and found a positive migraine-dementia relationship. However, most of these studies have failed to…
Health PsychologyAug 8, 2019
1-2 caffeinated drinks not linked with higher risk of migraines; 3+ may trigger them
Researchers have evaluated the role of caffeinated beverages as a potential trigger of migraine.
Health PsychologyAug 7, 2019
New data indicate rise in opioid use for migraine treatment
An increasing number of Americans are using opioids to treat their migraine headaches, despite the fact that opioids are not the recommended first-line therapy for migraine in most cases.
PersonalityJul 31, 2019
Understanding Sibling Personalities
Many parents assume that providing the same home environment for each of their children, will yield “similar” children, but ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 26, 2019
3 Ways to Banish Loneliness and Build Happy Relationships
Do you often alone or left out? Do you feel there’s a lack of meaning in your relationships? You are not alone. In fact, nearly ...
Military & First RespondersJul 24, 2019
New website gives first responders easier, earlier access to mental health resources
"I can look back and see a lot of mistakes we made along the way but this is one of the biggest: not realizing this is a lifelong ...
AddictionJul 24, 2019
MRC Addiction Research Clinical Training
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AddictionJul 23, 2019
People are more likely to try drugs for the first time during the summer
American teenagers and adults are more likely to try illegal or recreational drugs for the first time in the summer, a new study shows.
TraumaJul 17, 2019
The Modum-ED Trial Protocol: Comparing Compassion-Focused Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Eating Disorders With and Without Childhood Trauma: Protocol ...
Background: The combination of eating disorder (ED) and the experience of childhood trauma leads to significant impairment and ...
Diversity & CultureJul 16, 2019
Why We Need Diversity
When we hear the word “diversity” we think of race and maybe culture. Of course, when speaking about the diversity of ...
Health PsychologyJul 11, 2019
Early puberty in girls may be 'big bang theory' for migraine
Adolescent girls who reach puberty at an earlier age may also have a greater chance of developing migraine headaches, according to new research.
Quantitative and Qualitative MethodsJul 1, 2019
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research in Psychology
In psychology and other social sciences, researchers are faced with an unresolved question: Can we measure concepts like love or ...
Health PsychologyJun 26, 2019
Migraine increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth
Pregnant women with migraine have an increased risk of miscarriage, caesarean sections and giving birth to a child with low birth weight. This is shown by a comprehensive register-based study. The study also suggests…
TraumaJun 20, 2019
Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Military and Veteran Populations: Initial Assessment
Prevention of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in active-duty and veteran populations is important to support their overall ...
AddictionJun 11, 2019
Personality traits of drug users
The social environment is an influential factor with regards to drug addiction. However, some people living in the same environment become drug users, whilst others resist. Is this difference just random or are there key…
Effective communicationJun 8, 2019
Collaboration Is Vital to Effective Mental Health Treatment
A former colleague of mine, a psychiatric nurse, was working alongside a psychiatrist who would often be insistent about his ...
Caregiver stressJun 3, 2019
Psychological Nutrition for Caregivers
Data show that family caregivers suffer from poorer health than non-caregivers. In one recent national survey, 22% of caregivers ...
Clinical PsychologyJun 3, 2019
Psychopharmacology Made Basic
A clear understanding of today’s psychiatric drugs is essential. Emotional issues may call for a medical drug prescription.
HIPAA Breach Notification RuleJun 1, 2019
9 Indispensable Steps to Becoming a HIPAA Hipster
Step #1 – Become Well-Versed in the Lingo Here's a bird's eye view of the law and a sampling of its associated "rules:" Protected Health Information (PHI) = any information about health status, ...
Legal & RegulationsMay 31, 2019
Mental Health and the Legal System
This is the final installment in a series meant to offer some guidance to friends and family who are worried that someone they ...
AddictionMay 30, 2019
'Ecstasy' shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatment
An international study has shown that MDMA, also known as ecstasy, may be a valuable tool for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study demonstrated substantial improvements in individuals who had not…
Mental HealthMay 29, 2019
Gallatin mental health providers, law enforcement partner for crisis response
The first therapist in Montana to embed with law enforcement recently filled a desk in the center of the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office.
Antisocial personality disorderMay 28, 2019
Comparing Narcissistic and Antisocial Personality
Personality disorders, as described in the DSM-5, 1 are characterized by inflexible and maladaptive patterns of behavior ...