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 Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)

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3 ARTICLES RELATED TO DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)   THE FIRST DESCRIBES THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF OCD, THE SECOND FOCUSES ON THE BIOLOGY OF OCD, AND THE THIRD (THOUGH OLDER) PRESENTS A PICTURE OF HOW RELATIONSHIPS ARE AFFECTED BY THE DISORDER.   ARTICLE #1   TITLE   What Does It Mean to Have… Read more »

Psychology Update — PATIENT VOICES

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This week’s Psychology Update takes a different approach to the field of Abnormal Psychology, Behavioral and Physical Problems, and Health Psychology.  The links to the New York Times “Patient Voices” presents the experiential side of disorders.  Based upon philosophical underpinnings, Psychology studies both the phenomenal (the objects and events of the world around us) and… Read more »

Psychology Update — ARTICLES RELATED TO PTSD TREATMENT

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3  ARTICLES RELATED TO PTSD TREATMENT ARTICLE #1 After PTSD, More Trauma DESCRIPTION “David J. Morris, a former Marine infantry officer, is the author of the forthcoming book “The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.”  Mr. Morris describes his life after serving in the military and suffering intense PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).  … Read more »

PTSD & The INSANITY PLEA

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There are two important articles in this week’s Psychology Update. #1   After PTSD, More Trauma DESCRIPTION:  “David J. Morris, a former Marine infantry officer, is the author of the forthcoming book “The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.”  Mr. Morris describes his life after serving in the military and suffering intense PTSD (Post… Read more »