WorkplaceMay 23, 2011
The Effects of Globalization in the Workplace
The full impact of globalization in the workplace has yet to be realized, but as more companies embrace this trend and become ...
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Prolonged griefMay 16, 2011
Prolonged grief proposed as mental disorder
In the field of mental health, the line between well and ill is not always clear. But that line can pretty much disappear, taking ...
PersonalityApr 10, 2011
Psychopathy: A Rorschach test for psychologists?
What do these personality traits have in common? If you are high on any or all of them, you may be less likely to rate other ...
Diversity & CultureApr 4, 2011
Ethnic minorities still over-represented in mental healthcare
People from ethnic minorities remain disproportionately represented on mental health wards with no signs of this reducing, the ...
Parkinson’s diseaseApr 4, 2011
Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep
One of the strangest and most interesting things about sleep is dreaming. Dreams are a very complex phenomenon, and while some ...
Film and television consultationApr 2, 2011
Mental Health in the Media: Psychological Television Shows
If you enjoy television (who doesn't) and want to learn more about mental health (always a good idea) then it's good to know what ...
NeuropsychologyMar 28, 2011
Mental decline starts before Alzheimer's
When Alzheimer's disease actually starts is often not clear, but it now appears that it may be preceded by rapid cognitive ...
Records custodyMar 20, 2011
Child Custody I: Let Doctors Decide?
Millions of Americans are affected in life-changing fashion by the opinions mental health professionals render in child custody cases. Each year, more than a
Positive PsychologyMar 6, 2011
Older parents are happier with more children
"Children may be a long-term investment in happiness," says MPIDR demographer Mikko Myrskylä. Together with Rachel Margolis from ...
Clinical PsychologyFeb 11, 2011
Panic Disorders: Part 1
Panic attacks are among the most terrifying experiences a person can have. Panic disorders include panic with and without ...
Abuse and neglect assessmentFeb 9, 2011
Child Neglect and Adult PTSD
Comfort, nourishment, shelter, and care should be things that a child can take for granted. Unfortunately, child neglect is a ...
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 1, 2011
Expectations speed up conscious perception
On their way from the eye, visual stimuli are analysed in manifold ways by different processing stages in the brain. It is not ...
Existential therapyJan 21, 2011
What Is Existential Psychotherapy?
The purpose of the Existential Psychotherapy Center of Southern California is to provide a structured professional training ...
ProfessionJan 9, 2011
The Profession of Arms
The Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) have directed a review starting in January 2011 of the ...
Family & RelationshipsDec 26, 2010
Counseling For Healthy Marriages
A marriage doesn't have to be in distress to bring in the help of a counselor. Marriage counselors can help newlyweds start out ...
Humanistic psychologyNov 28, 2010
Toward a Humanistic Positive Psychology: Why Can't We Just Get Along?
This post is in response to Bringing Awe Into the Equation By Bob Edelstein L.M.F.T., M.F.T In this article, I propose that ...
Cognitive PsychologyNov 17, 2010
Perceptual changes
We do not consciously perceive everything around us, even if it falls into our field of vision. The overwhelming abundance of ...
Correctional institutionsAug 8, 2010
Standards for Correctional Mental Health... the New Psych Hospital
Is corrections in the United States the new institution for the mentally ill? Yes, according to the "Revised Standards for ...
School & EducationAug 2, 2010
Classes to take in high school for future psychology majors
Take algebra and statistics in high school to prepare for college psychology courses. Studying biology is important because ...
Relapse preventionJul 17, 2010
Eminem: Mental Health Underlies His Musical “Recovery” and “Relapse”
Eminem is back from the dead. After ending a long professional silence with a barely heard thump—last year's "Relapse"—Eminem ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 1, 2010
ECDEU assessment manual for psychopharmacology
by Guy, William; National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.). Psychopharmacology Research Branch. Division of Extramural Research Programs
Applied Experimental and Engineering PsychologyJun 23, 2010
How Does Experimental Psychology Study Behavior?
Experimental psychology applies scientific methods to explore human behavior and the mind. Researchers conduct experiments, case ...
Specialty trainingMay 17, 2010
Is the Training of a Psychiatrist More Like That of a Neurologist or a Psychologist?
Psychologists receive specialized training in various psychological techniques and procedures during an internship. They also learn about the nature of mental disorders, but they do not usually ...
Psychological HypnosisApr 23, 2010
Hypnosis: An Underused Technique
It's been 30 years since I first began using hypnosis. For me, it's been a great therapeutic tool. As an adjunctive technique ...
Stress and immune functioningApr 7, 2010
The Psychological Immune System 2: When It’s Healthy to Be Antisocial
Can a mere sneeze make you closed-minded and unsociable? Yes, and here’s why: Your body’s immune system can help eliminate ...
School & EducationFeb 2, 2010
What Is Educational Psychology?
Educational psychology is the study of how people learn and retain information. It focuses on the processes affecting learning ...
Problem-solving therapyJan 20, 2010
How to Use Psychology to Boost Your Problem-Solving Strategies
From deciding what to eat for dinner to considering whether it's the right time to buy a house, problem-solving is a large part ...
Legal & RegulationsNov 17, 2009
How Long Does It Take to Become a Psychologist?
To become a psychologist, expect to invest eight to 12 years in higher education, starting with a bachelor’s degree followed by ...
NeuropsychologySep 16, 2009
Brain science to help teachers get into kids’ heads
NEUROSCIENCE could do for schools what biomedical research has done for healthcare. That’s the conclusion of the Decade of the ...
Forensic PsychologyAug 18, 2009
An Overview of Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychology bridges the gap between psychology and the legal system, offering vital insights that help address legal ...