Psychology Update — The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Psychiatric Disorders

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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 — How to Help a Child With Math Anxiety

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TITLE How to Help a Child With Math Anxiety   DESCRIPTION Do you experience math anxiety?  A number of studies have begun to exam young children in school settings and their reactions to dealing with mathematics.  “Math anxiety is a common psychophysiological reaction characterized by feelings of dread and apprehension, increased heart rate and sweating…. Read more »

Psychology Update — How Disgust Explains Everything

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TITLE How Disgust Explains Everything For psychologists who study it, disgust is one of the primal emotions that define — and explain — humanity.   DESCRIPTION This is one of the most fascinating articles that you will ever read:   THE TOPIC OF DISGUST!   The article primarily focuses on the work of Paul Rozin. … Read more »

Psychology Update — Why Dreaming (Rem Sleep) May Be Important for Your Health

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  (This update is a much requested article.) TITLE Why Dreaming (Rem Sleep) May Be Important for Your Health   DESCRIPTION What a great article that describes how and why we sleep and the functions of dreaming.  The article specifically has a focus on problems arising from not getting enough “regular sleep” and REM sleep… Read more »

Psychology Websites & Apps of the Week — Life-Changing Apps for People with Brain Injury

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PSYCHOLOGY APPs OF THE WEEK TITLE Life-Changing Apps for People with Brain Injury     URL       https://www.brainline.org/article/life-changing-apps-people-brain-injury   DESCRIPTION From the website: “Some of these apps have proven to be especially helpful for people with brain injury. The phone can be used to remind you of an upcoming appointment or to take… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO HEAD TRAUMA DUE TO SPORTS INJURIES

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FOR THIS WEEK’S PSYCHOLOGY UPDATE WE WILL APPLY PSYCHOLOGY TO SERIOUS HOCKEY, FOOTBALL, & SPORTS INJURIES.  THE ARTICLES, WEBSITES, AND APPs, WILL HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND INJURIES TO THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM AND TREATMENT.  ALSO, CONSIDER WHETHER THESE AREAS COULD BE CONSIDERED AS POSSIBLE CAREER PATHWAYS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.    ARTICLE #1  … Read more »

Psychology Update — The Science Behind Why We Eat so Much at the Movies

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TITLE The Science Behind Why We Eat so Much at the Movies   DESCRIPTION What an astounding and fascinating article that discusses how the cues in a movie theater stimulate greater hunger and eating behavior. “Often, we eat the way the world around us tells us to—environmental cues help us decide when, how much, and… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK — Speaking of Psychology: ADHD among children and adults, with Margaret Sibley, PhD

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  TITLE Speaking of Psychology: ADHD among children and adults, with Margaret Sibley, PhD   URL       https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/children-adults-adhd   SOURCE American Psychological Association (APA) STREAMING AUDIO ON THE WEBSITE DESCRIPTION (from the website) “Speaking of Psychology is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being… Read more »

Psychology Update — Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children

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TITLE   Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children   DESCRIPTION This is an important and lengthy article regarding adolescent development and social media screen time.  “The nation’s top health official issued an extraordinary public warning on Tuesday about the risks of social media to young people, urging a push to fully understand… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — National Sleep Foundation

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK   TITLE National Sleep Foundation   URL      https://www.thensf.org   DESCRIPTION   (From the website) Who We Are “National Sleep Foundation is an independent nonprofit, dedicated to improving overall health and well-being by advancing sleep health” What We Do “As the leading authority in sleep health, our promise to… Read more »