TITLE Can Monitoring Brain Waves Boost Mental Health? Neurofeedback has promised a mental health revolution for decades. But is it effective? DESCRIPTION This is a fascinating article regarding the practice of a relatively new type of treatment: Neurofeedback. “The treatment is known as neurofeedback, a therapy some say can improve our attention, moods, sleeping… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Psychological Disorders and Therapy
Psychology Update — When Dementia Strikes at an Early Age
TITLE When Dementia Strikes at an Early Age DESCRIPTION Most of us expect that as we get older (beyond our 60s, 70s, 80s) there will be issues with cognitive abilities such as memory as well as physical problems as well. We learn more everyday about medical diagnoses such as dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Parkinson’s…. Read more »
Psychology Update — Too Much Screen Time for Teens Leads to Mental Disorders, New Study Shows
TITLE Too Much Screen Time for Teens Leads to Mental Disorders, New Study Shows DESCRIPTION This is a great article that will help the reader understand the effects of too much screen time on behavior. The article states; “Youngsters who spend a lot of time in front of a screen are at greater… Read more »
Psychology Update — The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Psychiatric Disorders
TITLE The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Psychiatric Disorders DESCRIPTION Clearly this article provides expansive details regarding the links between physical health and mental health issues. The article details the relationship between psychological and psychiatric disorders and Type 2 Diabetes as stated in the title. “Living with mental-health disorders is challenging enough without… Read more »
Psychology Update — Reliving Trauma Through Virtual Reality is Helping Veterans With PTSD
TITLE Reliving Trauma Through Virtual Reality is Helping Veterans With PTSD DESCRIPTION This link is to a 2-minute video that discusses and briefly demonstrates the use of Virtual Reality therapy as a tool to help veterans with PTSD. “Soldiers who experienced combat trauma have a new way of getting help — walking through a… Read more »
Psychology Website of the Week — Psychology Today: Addiction
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Psychology Today: Addiction URL https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/addiction DESCRIPTION This Psychology Today website can be used a both an in class teaching resource and a valid informational repository for students. Topics covered include: What Is Addiction? Symptoms Causes Treatment Relapse Compulsive and Addictive Behaviors Drug Trends Recent posts on… Read more »
Psychology Podcast of the Week — Insomnia Coach Podcast
PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK NAME Insomnia Coach Podcast SOURCE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insomnia-coach-podcast/id1469454957 DESCRIPTION From the Podcast site: “Welcome to the Insomnia Coach® Podcast! My name is Martin Reed. I believe that nobody needs to live with chronic insomnia and that evidence-based cognitive and behavioral techniques can help you enjoy better sleep for… Read more »
Psychology Update — Pandemic Anxiety Is Fueling a Rise in OCD Symptoms
TITLE Pandemic Anxiety Is Fueling a Rise in OCD Symptoms DESCRIPTION This is a very long and extremely comprehensive article that not only discusses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, the causes and treatments, but also, more importantly, how the pandemic has increased the incidence of the disorder. The article begins with an anecdotal case about Roasalyn. … Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 Articles Related to Eating Disorders, Food Addictions, & Stress Eating
3 Articles Related to Eating Disorders, Food Addictions, & Stress Eating (Though these articles are a recent few years old, they are more relevant now than ever through the pandemic.) ARTICLE #1 TITLE Here’s Why You Stress Eat — And How to Stop Doing It DESCRIPTION This interesting article details a number of… Read more »
Psychology Update — Inside the Effort to Expand Virtual Reality Treatments for Mental Health
TITLE Inside the Effort to Expand Virtual Reality Treatments for Mental Health DESCRIPTION Most of us think of “virtual reality” as a headset with games. However, over the past few decades VR has been used a an important tool in treating a variety of Psychological Disorders. “The term “virtual reality” had been coined less… Read more »
Psychological Science: The Curious Mind
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
Behavioral Neuroscience
Personality, 15th Edition
Cognition, 11th Edition
