Posts Categorized: Psychological Disorders and Therapy

Psychology Update — Got Arachnophobia? There’s an App for That

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TITLE Got Arachnophobia? There’s an App for That Smartphone app helps fearful individuals overcome phobia of spiders   DESCRIPTION What a fascinating article!  This research into arachnophobia illustrates the use of augmented reality technology and combines it with exposure therapy used for desensitization of phobias:  “Now there’s an app for that. Researchers at the University… Read more »

Psychology App of the Week — Phobys

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PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK TITLE Phobys     URL       iOS:   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/phobys/id1527481614   Android:   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Unibas.Phobys   DESCRIPTION (from the website:  https://www.phobys.com) What is Phobys and what can it be used for? Phobys is an augmented reality (AR) app to reduce fear of spiders by a training program with a realistic… Read more »

Psychology Update — A ‘Pacemaker for the Brain’: No Treatment Helped Her Depression — Until This

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TITLE A ‘Pacemaker for the Brain’: No Treatment Helped Her Depression — Until This   DESCRIPTION This article about Sarah (case participant’s name) will evoke a number of emotions in the reader:  sadness, curiosity, hope, and a feeling of fascination with technology.   The article describes Sarah continual struggle with treatment resistant depression.  Literally individuals… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — American Sleep Association

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE American Sleep Association   URL       https://www.sleepassociation.org   DESCRIPTION This is a fabulous resource related to sleep.  It discusses all aspects of sleep and sleep disorders.  Importantly, it provides a link to sleep hygiene rules.   It is an excellent resource for teaching as well as for… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES ABOUT ADULT A.D.H.D.

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3 ARTICLES ABOUT ADULT A.D.H.D.   ARTICLE #1 TITLE Is ADHD a Real Disorder or One End of a Normal Continuum?   DESCRIPTION This is a wonderful article!  It begins with describing the problems of ADD and ADHD, and then provides a very detailed history of the issues.  The article discusses all aspects historically as… Read more »

Psychology Update — The Psychology of Panic

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TITLE The Psychology of Panic   DESCRIPTION Do you know family or friends who became so panicked during the pandemic that they went on buying sprees (paper goods, certain foods, sanitizer and cleaning products) and became hoarders of these and other products?   This happened around the world as people became caught up in the… Read more »

Psychology Update — Anxious About Returning to “Normal Life”? Try Emotional Vaccination

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TITLE Anxious About Returning to “Normal Life”? Try Emotional Vaccination   DESCRIPTION Wouldn’t it be great if there were such a thing as an “emotional vaccination” to help us cope with the anticipation of the transitions we experience as we return to school or work even as the pandemic continues.  “While we may expect these… Read more »

Psychology Update — Living With O.C.D. in a Pandemic

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TITLE Living With O.C.D. in a Pandemic   DESCRIPTION Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a very disabling problem for many, and the covid pandemic has made it worse.  In fact, many who don’t have OCD have developed similar symptoms due to the anxiety about contamination and exposure to the covid virus.   Obsessions are thoughts and… Read more »

Psychology Update — A Better Way to Zap Our Brains

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TITLE A Better Way to Zap Our Brains   DESCRIPTION This fascinating article describes the cutting edge technology in understanding the brain in connection with differing psychological disorders.   The article provides details about the research wherein deep electrical implants are used to stimulate neurons and the corresponding changes in emotions, cognitions, and aspects of… Read more »

Psychology Website of the Week — Alzheimer’s Foundation

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Alzheimer’s Foundation URL     http://www.alz.org/ DESCRIPTION This is one of the most knowledgeable and trustable  sources regarding Alzheimer’s Disease.   This site can be used in conjunction with teaching both neuropsychology and aging.   This is a great resource for students interested in the topic of cognition and aging.