ConcussionFeb 14, 2014
Teen Concussions Increase Risk for Depression
Over a decade ago, a 2003 article appearing in WebMD, entitled, Concussions May Boost Depression Risk stated, “the University ...
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PsychologyFeb 11, 2014
The Pursuit of Creativity
Along with happiness, creativity is among the most alluring concepts in psychology and everyday life. Creativity smells not only of happiness, but also of productivity, meaning, and legacy. But what ...
HIPAA & PrivacyFeb 5, 2014
CLIA Program and HIPAA Privacy Rule; Patients' Access to Test Reports
This document has been published in the Federal Register. Use the PDF linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic ...
NeuropsychologyJan 26, 2014
Training for a Career as a Clinical Neuropsychologist
Over the last few weeks I have received a steady stream of e-mails from students asking for advice on training to become a clinical ...
Somatic symptom disorderDec 14, 2013
Diagnostic Ethics: Harms/Benefits, Somatic Symptom Disorder
There are five possible explanations whenever someone presents to a doctor with physical symptoms that have not yet been ...
TraumaDec 13, 2013
Psychological therapies for chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults
Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur following a traumatic event. It is characterised by symptoms of re ...
Survivors of violenceNov 25, 2013
Understanding Survivors of Suicide Loss
Grief is a universal experience all human beings encounter. Though death inevitably touches our lives, research shows that many ...
ResearchNov 19, 2013
Implementation research: what it is and how to do it
Implementation research is a growing but not well understood field of health research that can contribute to more effective ...
ResearchNov 18, 2013
Fostering Integrity in Research
The integrity of knowledge that emerges from research is based on individual and collective adherence to core values of ...
AddictionNov 17, 2013
Former NRL star tells of battle with pokies addiction and how he can help other addicts.
FORMER Parramatta Eels captain Nathan Hindmarsh talked frankly of his battle to overcome poker machine gambling addiction and how ...
School & EducationNov 3, 2013
Readers Write: Bullies need mental health help, too; Peace resonates; Good ideas are contagious
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist ...
Cognitive PsychologyOct 30, 2013
Memory loss and memories found in ageing brains
The thought of losing our memory is a terrifying part of ageing, but there are surprising upsides, says Douwe Draaisma in The ...
Medication adherenceOct 18, 2013
The Problem of Medication Non-Adherence
Medication non-compliance is a huge issue in public health because not taking medications means that people do not maintain ...
NeuropsychologyOct 16, 2013
Hidden depths: Brain science is drowning in uncertainty
IT’S FOUR in the afternoon when I meet John Ioannidis, but lines of fatigue are deepening under his eyes. He’s exhausted with ...
Mental skills trainingOct 15, 2013
The Case Against Mental Skills
Mental imagery. Cue words. Goal setting. Centering techniques. They are all quite popular… yet their actual effectiveness is ...
Mental HealthOct 10, 2013
County shines at dealing with people in mental health crises
Gallatin County is a leading example in Montana of how to deal with people suffering with mental health problems.
NeuropsychologySep 15, 2013
Applications of technology in neuropsychological assessment.
Most neuropsychological assessments include at least one measure that is administered, scored, or interpreted by computers or ...
Evolutionary psychologySep 15, 2013
On the Origin of an Evolutionary Psychologist
Are you thinking about pursuing evolutionary psychology as a career? Here are ten important things to know to become an ...
ResearchSep 13, 2013
Report: clinical drug trials help patients, provide jobs
Clinical trials in the bioscience research industry create jobs and opportunities for people while possibly finding relief for those with chronic health issues, according to a report released Friday.
Psychological first aidSep 11, 2013
Emotional First Aid: Self-Help for the Wounded Psyche
Imagine...after a day filled with hassles, setbacks, and hurt feelings (a typical day, in other words), you open your ...
Cognitive PsychologySep 9, 2013
Brain Exercise Really Works
Most people now have been told that mental activity is good for the brain. I have even posted information that it can build ...
Humanitarian psychologySep 6, 2013
Trauma and the Humanitarian Aid Worker
-- Reposted from the online magazine, "The Trauma & Mental Health Report" With rising political, economic and environmental ...
WorkplaceAug 31, 2013
Women in the Workplace: A Research Roundup
We all expect to be judged on our merits at work—to be recognized for our accomplishments and our unique talents, insights, and ...
Empty-nest adjustmentAug 14, 2013
How to Overcome Empty Nest Syndrome
Every August, high school graduates leave for college and start a new and exciting chapter in their lives. But they are not the ...
RefugeesAug 13, 2013
The urgency of addressing mental health for Syrian refugees
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 13, 2013
The 4 Principles of Attachment Parenting and Why They Work
Attachment parenting took a beating after the May 2012 issue of Time Magazine with its controversial cover picture of Jamie Lynne ...
Clinical PsychologyJul 9, 2013
Existential Psychopharmacology: A Tribute to Dr Jacob Katzow
After finishing my psychiatric training, when I began work in my home city of Washington DC in the late 1990s, Dr Frederick ...
Circadian rhythm disordersJun 24, 2013
Circadian Rhythms Linked to Aging and Well-Being
The rising and setting of the sun influences the function of every cell in our bodies. Almost every organism on earth—from ...
Creativity psychologyJun 17, 2013
Is Angst Behind All Great Creativity?
I often hear people talk about angst-ridden creative people, and I've had numerous people ask me as a psychologist whether angst ...
Clinical PsychologyJun 17, 2013
A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist
According to the American Psychological Association, clinical psychology is the largest specialty area in the entire psychology ...