Psych

Cutting-edge information about topics that affect the brain.

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How Little White Lies Can Lead to Great Big Ones

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 11/29/2018 - 5

Studies show lies increase with repetition but only when the participant benefited. Self-interest is the thing that pushes people down that slippery slope.

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How Virtual Reality is Improving Care for Mental Health Disorders

Kayla Matthews - 11/21/2018 - 5

The use of virtual reality in mental health care is growing. It offers new ways to approach both diagnosis and treatment of certain disorders.

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4 Mental Health Challenges College Students May Face

Marie Fincher - 11/8/2018 - 0

College is a stressful time of life with a change of home, new people, demanding tasks, fear of failure & other factors that can lead to mental health issues in students.

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An Election Day Reminder: Vote Like Your Life Depends On It

William H. Bestermann, Jr., MD - 11/6/2018 - 0

Politicians are fanning the dark side in America giving rise to entrenched divisions. But pulling away to our corners while insulting, demonizing, and dehumanizing people who look or think differently is a formula for national disaster.

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What You Need to Know About Eating Disorder NOS

Kristine Pepper - 11/4/2018 - 2

Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) doesn’t meet criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder but is common & has serious consequences.

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Want to Be Happier? Think with Your Senses, Feel with Your Mind

Jane Bernard - 10/25/2018 - 3

By noticing what you sense organically, you can expand your brain and focus your mind. Sensual thinking is being in step with timing, purpose, and love. It’s a good choice!

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Why Alumni Support is Vital to Addiction Recovery

Matt Boyle - 9/28/2018 - 0

Data suggests that alumni programs & ongoing services are tied to reductions in substance use & ongoing psychiatric symptoms as well as higher completion rates for rehab.

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