TITLE How to Manage Catastrophic Thinking DESCRIPTION This is a short fascinating article by Martin Seligman. He is past president of the American Psychological Association and founder of the field of Positive Psychology. He has written numerous articles and books on the use of varying forms of cognitive therapy to deal with everyday life… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Psychological Disorders and Therapy
Psychology Update — Can a Musical Reminder Banish Bad Dreams?
TITLE Can a Musical Reminder Banish Bad Dreams? Scientists hope that playing certain chords while sleeping can trigger positive memories and prevent nightmares DESCRIPTION What an incredible and fascinating article about a condition called “Nightmare Disorder”. Over the course of our lives from childhood through older adulthood, we all have experienced an occasional nightmare. … Read more »
Psychology Update — TEDMED – Talk Details – Why do our brains get addicted?
TITLE TEDMED – Talk Details – Why do our brains get addicted? DESCRIPTION From the TedMed Talk Site This includes a 16 minute Ted Talk by Dr. Volkow. “Neuroscientist Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the NIH, will apply a lens of addiction to the obesity epidemic. “We already… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES ABOUT THE COMMUNICATION DISORDER APHASIA (including Bruce Willis)
3 ARTICLES ABOUT THE COMMUNICATION DISORDER APHASIA (including Bruce Willis) ARTICLE #1 TITLE WHAT IS APHASIA? DESCRIPTION In the passed few weeks, there has been news coverage about Bruce Willis retiring from his acting due to aphasia. This week’s Psychology Update focuses on Aphasia through two important resources and a news story about Bruce… Read more »
Psychology Update — Speaking of Psychology: Relationship advice from a couple psychologist
TITLE (ARTICLE & PODCAST) Speaking of Psychology: Relationship advice from a couple psychologist DESCRIPTION “Speaking of Psychology: Relationship advice from a couple psychologist, with Anthony Chambers, PhD Episode 211 “When relationship issues arise—around money, fidelity, kids, or even just coping with the stress of everyday life—couple therapists can help partners work through them together…. Read more »
Psychology Update — Anxiety Disorder Symptoms: 12 Signs You Might Have an Anxiety Disorder
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 Is Depression Treated? Let Me Show You
TITLE How Is Depression Treated? Let Me Show You DESCRIPTION This is a most unusual article. It is an interactive piece that takes you on a journey as both a patient and a professional. The premise is that a depressed individual shows up at a psychiatrists office. The interactive piece asks the reader to… Read more »
Psychology Update — What to Know About Health Anxiety
TITLE What to Know About Health Anxiety (How to Tell If Your Health Concerns Are Normal—Or a Sign of Something More) DESCRIPTION In the past few years with the pandemic, rates of anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and depression have increased significantly. This has amounted to a great deal of worry and distress regarding health… Read more »
Psychology Update — The Psychological Effects of Being Displaced By a Hurricane
TITLE The Psychological Effects of Being Displaced By a Hurricane DESCRIPTION This is a very timely article about the impact of a naturally occurring event such as a hurricane. It is a very up to date article that focuses on the recent impact of the hurricanes that hit the south east coast in September… Read more »
Psychology Update — How Therapy Dogs Can Help Kids With Stress Relief
TITLE How Therapy Dogs Can Help Kids With Stress Relief A new study suggests that spending time with therapy dogs may help lower children’s stress levels even more than relaxation exercises. DESCRIPTION This is a very personal (to the children) and helpful study that examines whether an animal companion can be helpful to children… Read more »
Psychological Science: The Curious Mind
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
Behavioral Neuroscience
Personality, 15th Edition
Cognition, 11th Edition
