TITLE For Some, a Second Pandemic Winter Means Seasonal Affective Disorder Is Hitting Hard DESCRIPTION This interesting article is focused upon the diagnosis of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during the now 2-year length of the pandemic and how it has affected those with the affliction. The article begins by discussing a case of an… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Stress and Health Psychology
Psychology Update — MULTIPLE USES OF VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) IN PSYCHOLOGY AND THERAPY
THIS WEEK’S PSYCHOLOGY UPDATE FOCUSES ON THE USES OF VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) AS A TECHNOLOGY TOOL USED FOR TREATMENT OF VARIOUS TYPES OF CONDITIONS. BELOW YOU WILL FIND A LISTING OF ARTICLE TITLES, WEBSITES, AND YOUTUBE LINKS FOR VARIOUS USES OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN THERAPY. THE REFERENCES CAN SERVE AS A STARTING POINT FOR STUDENTS… Read more »
Psychology Update — Treating Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 Disorders
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 App of the Week –Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard
PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard Click on your platform: iOS or Android DESCRIPTION From the Google Play and iTunes Store Manage Alzheimer’s disease with confidence. The Alzheimer’s Disease Pocketcard app helps physicians and other health care professionals care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at the point of… Read more »
Psychology Update — Working with adults with developmental disabilities
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 — Anxiety Feels Terrible, But It Has an Upside. Here’s How to Make It Work in Your Favor
TITLE Anxiety Feels Terrible, But It Has an Upside. Here’s How to Make It Work in Your Favor DESCRIPTION This is a very fascinating article about the experience of anxiety in our daily lives. “Anyone who’s experienced anxiety knows the distress it can bring. Often, this spiky emotion causes a racing heart, headache and… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES HIGHLIGHTING THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION
3 ARTICLES HIGHLIGHTING THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION: Mind and Body form a two way street. ARTICLE #1 TITLE The Devastating Ways Depression and Anxiety Impact the Body: Mind and body form a two-way street. DESCRIPTION This is a magnificent important article from New York Times science writer Jane E. Brody! … Read more »
Psychology Update — Journals for Anxiety, Depression and General Mindfulness
TITLE Journals for Anxiety, Depression and General Mindfulness DESCRIPTION Psychologists have found that writing in the form of a diary (now journaling) is an excellent way to handle difficult emotions. The article focuses on how specific ways to write can be beneficial: “Guided notebooks that borrow principles from cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness are aiming… Read more »
Psychology Update — Can People Recover From Bipolar Disorder?
TITLE Can People Recover From Bipolar Disorder? (”With the right treatment and support, you can live well with a bipolar disorder diagnosis.”) DESCRIPTION In the past, know as manic-depressive disorder, Bipolar disorder is a difficult condition for those experiencing the problem but can be managed if the individual sticks to a prescribed treatment plan…. Read more »
Psychology Update — How to Manage Work Stress, According to Psychologists
TITLE How to Manage Work Stress, According to Psychologists DESCRIPTION Even though the article takes the perspective of how to best handle work related stress, “school” can just as easily be substituted in the title. This is a great self-help article that uses basic therapeutic (and Health Psychology) principles to better handle stress and… Read more »
Psychological Science: The Curious Mind
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
Behavioral Neuroscience
Personality, 15th Edition
Cognition, 11th Edition
