Psychology Update — Anxiety Disorder Symptoms: 12 Signs You Might Have an Anxiety Disorder

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TITLE Anxiety Disorder Symptoms: 12 Signs You Might Have an Anxiety Disorder   DESCRIPTION For Psychology students who wish to understand Anxiety Disorder Symptoms, this is an excellent resource!  While it is normal to feel anxiety from time to time, there may be occasions when the symptoms reach a level to disrupt our daily activities… Read more »

Psychology Update — How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Achieve

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TITLE How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Achieve   DESCRIPTION As a student: YOU REALLY WANT TO READ THIS ARTICLE!   This is a clear important article about setting goals to be successful in your endeavors.  “Whether you want to run a marathon, eat more healthfully or just get off the couch a little more,… Read more »

Psychology Update — The superpowers of the psychology major

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TITLE The superpowers of the psychology major Some thoughts on the unique strengths of a psychology major   DESCRIPTION Thinking about majoring in the field of psychology but feel that you might have been deterred by others or by “negative stereotypes” related to majoring in the field.  Dr. Stephen L. Chew provides a wonderful and… Read more »

Psychology Update — Treating Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 Disorders

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TITLE Treating Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 Disorders   DESCRIPTION This is an extremely important and comprehensive article regarding Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 disorders.  “In both conditions, a patient may experience episodes of major depression,” but they also “have mood states on the other end of the pole. If depression is considered ‘down,’ they… Read more »

Psychology Update — Working with adults with developmental disabilities

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TITLE Working with adults with developmental disabilities   DESCRIPTION This is a very important article from the American Psychological Association regarding the need for psychologists to be trained to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.  “There is a yawning gap between the need for and the availability of mental health services for adults with intellectual… Read more »

Psychology Update — Got Psychology? Then you have human skills for the future

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TITLE Got Psychology? Then you have human skills for the future Cultivating your human skills can give you an edge on the job market.   DESCRIPTION This American Psychological Association article focuses on important “human skills” as  related to jobs and careers.   Specifically the article looks at three important skills: communications, leadership, and collaboration. … Read more »