General Psychology

Need A Nap? Science Thinks So Too

Need A Nap? Science Thinks So Too

More and more of us in the Western world are sleep deprived.  And that doesn’t mean just tired.  According to WebMD, the average adult requires 7 to 8 hours of sleep per ...
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The Impact of Child Abuse - Does the Type of Abuse Really Matter?

The Impact of Child Abuse – Does the Type of Abuse Really Matter?

It is often assumed that child abuse falls on a spectrum, with physical or sexual abuse on one end and emotional or verbal abuse on the other.  And that the impact of ...
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A Drug to Prevent Alzheimer's? A New Clinical Trial

A Drug to Prevent Alzheimer’s? A New Clinical Trial

Every 67 seconds someone in the US develops the disease, and an estimated 5.3 million Americans of all age groups currently have Alzheimer’s in 2015, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. More than likely ...
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Do Smartphones Contribute to Depression and Relationship Problems?

Do Smartphones Contribute to Depression and Relationship Problems?

Cell and smartphone use has become a staple of modern life.  According to the Pew Research Center,  nearly 2/3 of Americans are smartphone owners and those numbers continue to climb every day.  ...
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Does Publication Bias Overstate the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy?

Does Publication Bias Overstate the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy?

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the US, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.   And most of us have known a loved one, friend or ...
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Need a Break? New Research Agrees with You

Need a Break? New Research Agrees with You

Who hasn’t been there….working on a long project for school or work logging more than 4 or 6 hours straight in front of the computer.  That’s a long time!  And it may ...
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Can Childhood Anxiety be Prevented?

Can Childhood Anxiety be Prevented?

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders affecting Americans, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, many with roots in childhood.  Anxiety disorders can range from post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive ...
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Do Common Parenting Practices Hinder Brain Development?

Do Common Parenting Practices Hinder Brain Development?

When compared to 50 years ago, life outcomes for American youth are worsening, according to University of Notre Dame professor of psychology, Darcia Narvaez.  Narvaez specializes in moral development in children and ...
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Can Eating Fish Help Depression Risk?

Can Eating Fish Help Depression Risk?

A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health has suggested that eating a lot of fish may help reduce the risk of depression.  Major depression is one of the ...
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The Autistic Child – Is there a Gender Difference?

The Autistic Child – Is there a Gender Difference?

We all may know a child affected by Autism.  According to the National Autism Association, 1 in 68 children fall somewhere on the Autism spectrum.  That rate has grown steadily over the ...
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