PovertyJan 3, 2017
Childhood poverty can cause psychological damage in adulthood
A large and growing body of research shows that poor kids grow up to have a host of physical problems as adults. Now add poor ...
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Sport & PerformanceJan 1, 2017
Sports Psychology: Mind and Body
Over the years, an increasing number of students have asked me about becoming a sports psychologist. Students understand that our ...
HypnosisDec 13, 2016
Hypnosis And Sexual Health
Back in 1986 when I was still an undergraduate psychology student, an optional part of our degree allowed some of us to attend a ...
Family & RelationshipsNov 9, 2016
Parental Attachment Problems
It has been extensively studied just how harmful parental emotional neglect can be. As American psychologist Harry Harlow’s ...
Seasonal affective disorderNov 4, 2016
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What You Need to Know
We set our clocks back an hour in early November, resulting in shorter days, and darker skies before most of us leave work each ...
Health PsychologyNov 1, 2016
Diet can impact migraines
Eliminating that morning 'Cup of Joe,' consuming processed foods high in nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) and enjoying too much alcohol are potential headache triggers for individuals battling migraines, suggests a…
Child PsychologyOct 27, 2016
Children with autism may be over-diagnosed with ADHD, new study suggests
Pediatric researchers report that children with ASD may mistakenly be diagnosed with ADHD because they have autism-related social impairments rather than problems with attention. This is important for understanding what…
School & EducationOct 25, 2016
Childhood bullying places 'long term strain' on UK mental health
New research shows that childhood bullying has a strong link to mental health service use throughout a person’s life, putting ...
Child PsychologyOct 25, 2016
Study suggests approach to waking patients after surgery
The use of general anesthesia for surgery has not changed fundamentally since it was first introduced 170 years ago. Patients are still left to come around in their own time following withdrawal of the drug. However…
Humanitarian psychologyOct 24, 2016
Mental Health Support in Humanitarian Settings
This guest blog post was written by Cemile Ceren Sönmez, a doctoral student and research assistant in Dr. Verdeli’s Global ...
PersonalityOct 23, 2016
Psychopathy: A Clinical Diagnosis
Psychopathy is an antisocial personality disorder that is highly correlated with crime and violence. The concept of psychopathy ...
Health PsychologyOct 18, 2016
Migraine sufferers have more nitrate-reducing microbes in their mouths
The mouths of migraine sufferers harbor significantly more microbes with the ability to modify nitrates than people who do not get migraine headaches, new research has found.
Positive PsychologyOct 15, 2016
What Is Positive Psychology?
Since the introduction of positive psychology by Professor Martin Seligman at the turn of the century there has been an explosion ...
Child PsychologyOct 13, 2016
Fact or fiction: Dispelling the myths and misconceptions of ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a very common condition diagnosed mainly in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 6.4 million children between four and 17 years…
Sexual assaultOct 12, 2016
Is Bragging about Sexual Assault “Locker Room Talk"?
It's unfortunate that parents and teachers may hesitate to explore our valued democratic process of electing a president with ...
Child PsychologyOct 11, 2016
Family stressors and traumatic childhood experiences linked to ADHD diagnoses in children
Children who experience family and environmental stressors, and traumatic experiences, such as poverty, mental illness and exposure to violence, are more likely to be diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity…
PolicyOct 10, 2016
Insurers flag mental health link to financial difficulty
Advisers can help tackle the financial difficulties brought on as a result of mental illness by providing support and advice on ...
Child PsychologyOct 4, 2016
ADHD diagnosis puts girls at much higher risk for other mental health problems
Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are at higher risk than girls without ADHD for multiple mental disorders that often lead to cascading problems such as abusive relationships, teenage pregnancies, poor…
Sport & PerformanceOct 3, 2016
Sex before sport doesn't negatively impact performance
Over the course of the Rio Olympics, 450,000 condoms were distributed around the athlete's village. This may be surprising ...
Health PsychologySep 27, 2016
Suffering from headaches? You may be at increased risk for a thyroid condition
Sufferers of migraines, cluster headaches, tension headaches or other headache disorders are at greater risk of developing a thyroid condition called hypothyroidism, according to a new study.
ResearchSep 20, 2016
Research methods pedagogy: Engaging psychology students in research methods and statistics
Research methods and statistics are central to the development of professional competence and evidence based psychological practice.
Suicide-risk assessmentSep 8, 2016
Preventing Suicide in Youth: Steps for Parents and Teachers
Suicide is a serious mental health issue and it is often associated with depression. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
TraumaSep 7, 2016
21 Common Reactions to Trauma
At some point, most of us will live through a terrifying event. It could be a car accident, a natural disaster, a medical ...
Virtual realitySep 4, 2016
Warped Reality
It’s 1944. You’re an American G.I. on the Pacific island of Peleliu and a Japanese tank is creeping your way. You aim your ...
Tourette syndromeSep 4, 2016
Equine Tourette’s Syndrome
In my book Pets on the Couch, I discuss several psychological and psychiatric conditions that I have found over the years that ...
AI & TechnologyAug 15, 2016
Mental health app maker Happify raises $5M to build out employee wellness business
New York-based Happify, which makes a mental health assessment platform available via an app or website, has raised $5 million in ...
Elder abuseAug 10, 2016
Understanding Elder Abuse (Part Two)
Please find Part One of this series here. In the previous installment, I discussed the different kinds of abuse that elderly ...
Compulsive sexual behaviorAug 8, 2016
Diagnosing Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Is compulsive sexual behavior a new disorder? Because of the continually changing characterizations and terminologies for ...
ResearchAug 4, 2016
Clinical trials, mental health, medication adherence, and more in 500 Startups' new digital health class
500 Startups, a San Francisco-based accelerator and investor, has announced its 18th cohort, a group of 46 companies total which ...
Elder abuseAug 3, 2016
Understanding Elder Abuse (Part One of Two)
It was originally called "granny bashing" when the first stories about elder abuse came out in the 1970s. Since then, elder abuse ...