Social MediaFeb 29, 2024
The Influence Of Media Psychology On Advertising
Advertising has long been influenced by the principles of psychology. With the application of the discipline of media psychology ...
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AddictionFeb 28, 2024
Continued cocaine use disrupts communication between major brain networks
New research provides new insights into the brain processes underlying cocaine addiction. The findings are crucial for developing new therapeutics and identifying an imaging marker for cocaine use disorders.
AddictionFeb 28, 2024
Cannabis use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
More frequent use of cannabis was associated with higher odds of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, finds new study.
School & EducationFeb 28, 2024
Triad school districts deal with school psychologist shortage
(WGHP) – School psychologists often work behind the scenes in schools, but their job has become increasingly important.
WorkplaceFeb 28, 2024
Toxic Workplaces: A Survival Guide
Toxic workplaces are pervasive—a staggering 56 percent of American workers claim their immediate boss falls within the mildly ...
AddictionFeb 27, 2024
CBD shown to ease anxiety without the risks that can come with THC
A new study of 300 people with anxiety shows that the nonintoxicating compound, CBD, found in cannabis can quell anxiety better than THC-dominant products -- and without the side-effects.
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 27, 2024
Pythagoras was wrong: there are no universal musical harmonies, new study finds
The tone and tuning of musical instruments has the power to manipulate our appreciation of harmony, new research shows. The findings challenge centuries of Western music theory and encourage greater experimentation with…
Clinical PsychologyFeb 27, 2024
Editorial: Reviews in psychiatry 2022: psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacological treatments play a leading role in psychiatry, especially in the treatment of schizophrenia (1), bipolar ...
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 27, 2024
Live music emotionally moves us more than streamed music
How does listening to live music affect the emotional center of our brain? A study has found that live performances trigger a stronger emotional response than listening to music from a device. Concerts connect performers…
Clinical PsychologyFeb 26, 2024
Poison center calls for 'magic mushrooms' spiked after decriminalization, study finds
Calls to U.S. poison centers involving psilocybin, or 'magic mushrooms,' among adolescents and young adults rose sharply after several U.S. cities and states began decriminalizing the hallucinogen, researchers have…
Social MediaFeb 26, 2024
Cyberbullying In Kids
refers to the act of using digital platforms, such as social media, messaging apps, and online gaming, to
TraumaFeb 23, 2024
Cost-effectiveness of massed versus spaced trauma-focused treatment as first-line treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder in adults with multiple trauma exposure: protocol ...
Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious disorder that burdens individuals and society. The current ...
Health PsychologyFeb 23, 2024
Wake-up call for us all to establish regular healthy sleeping patterns
It's official. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as experts found 31% of adults had average sleep durations outside the recommended range…
Clinical PsychologyFeb 22, 2024
Researchers use deep brain stimulation to map therapeutic targets for four brain disorders
A new study demonstrated the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) to map a 'human dysfunctome' -- a collection of dysfunctional brain circuits associated with different disorders.
Mental HealthFeb 21, 2024
Can changing your diet calm anxiety?
From upping your omega-3 intake to adopting a keto-based diet, experts believe there are ways you can enhance your diet to help ...
Clinical PsychologyFeb 21, 2024
Avid appetite in childhood linked to later eating disorder symptoms
The study looked at survey data from 3,670 young people in the UK and the Netherlands to investigate how appetite traits in early childhood might relate to the likelihood of developing eating disorder symptoms up to 10…
PersonalityFeb 20, 2024
Antisocial personality disorder and therapeutic pessimism – how can mentalization-based treatment contribute to an increased therapeutic optimism among health professionals?
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is associated with therapeutic pessimism among health professionals. Several variables are ...
AI & TechnologyFeb 20, 2024
Ketamine can treat depression — but teletherapy could make it accessible
“When he gets up to go to the bathroom, you should help him.” I shook my head at my friend, Jimi. The advice, given to him by ...
Mental HealthFeb 20, 2024
The 10 best subreddits for mental health
One in five American adults — 52.9 million in 2020 — struggle with mental health problems each year. Despite this, facing ...
Clinical PsychologyFeb 19, 2024
Understanding the relationship between our sleep, body clock and mental health
Problems with our sleep and internal body clock can trigger or worsen a range of psychiatric disorders, according to a new review of recent research evidence. The review suggests gaining a better understanding of the…
WorkplaceFeb 19, 2024
I-O psychology program pushes boundaries of science, equipping graduates for challenging professional careers in industry, academia
Rick Yang launched his doctoral studies in Purdue University’s industrial and organizational psychology program in 2020 ...
ResearchFeb 18, 2024
Schema therapy is effective for treating severe depression
Schema therapy is increasingly being used as a psychotherapeutic method. The focus here is on early childhood experiences and ...
Health PsychologyFeb 14, 2024
Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention
Women who have both migraines and a long-term history of hot flashes and/or night sweats have a slightly higher risk of heart disease and stroke, and young women who have migraines have a higher risk of later persistent…
Developmental PsychologyFeb 14, 2024
A Paradigm Shift in How Scientists Study Kids
There is an open secret in the study of child development: Most of what we think we know about how babies develop is actually ...
Clinical PsychologyFeb 13, 2024
A closer look at cannabis use and binge eating
New research examined how often people experiencing binge eating are also using cannabis recreationally, and whether patients who use cannabis experience more severe eating disorder symptoms or symptoms of struggling…
Mental HealthFeb 13, 2024
Treatment-Resistant Depression in Older Adults
This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies ...
Clinical PsychologyFeb 13, 2024
Navigating Borderline Personality Disorder in the Workplace
Sarah, a valued member of her work team, became fixated on a particular design element and insisted on implementing it ...
ResearchFeb 13, 2024
What Is Family Therapy?
Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy (aka talk therapy) that focuses on bettering relationships in a family unit, as well as ...
Sport & PerformanceFeb 13, 2024
What We’ve Learned Through Sports Psychology Research
Since the early years of this century, it has been commonplace for computerized analyses of athletic statistics to guide a ...
Social MediaFeb 13, 2024
Cyberbullying | Emotional and psychological impact on the youth
JOHANNESBURG - We live in an era where our lives are online. The internet brings with it all the advantages of having the ...