November 2, 2017
by Tracey Block
Research indicates nostalgia makes us look forward to scaring ourselves every year during the Halloween season. For some, spooky activities bring back happy memories of years past. But do we always enjoy being scared? Investigating why we love--or hate--to be scared might be worth a second look.
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October 30, 2017
by Tracey Block
The results of a Washington Post-UMass Lowell poll—about screaming—were released this month. With so many options to help one alleviate daily stress, there might be one helpful activity that's easily overlooked. No app required. No special workout clothes either.
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October 27, 2017
by Tracey Block
Unlike television news during the Cold War years, social media never “goes off the air”. How do children and youth escape the anxiety that results from the latest threats and jibes between leaders of opposing nations—fear that is amplified by social media?
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October 26, 2017
by Melanie Laing
Recently, Florida police have said they are searching for a possible serial killer believed to have fatally shot three people over the last two weeks. This brings to light the problem of psychopathy. All psychopaths do not become serial murderers. Instead, serial murderers may have some or many of the traits consistent with psychopathy. Psychopaths who commit serial murder don’t value human life. However, psychopathy alone does not explain the motivations of a serial killer.
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October 26, 2017
by Tracey Block
Did you celebrate World Mental Health Day? Is it still taboo to talk about mental health in the workplace? Globally, World Mental Health Day aims to educate, encourage and shine a light on improvements in mental health options, advocacy and recognition of the need to remove the social stigma surrounding mental health subjects. This year’s goal—how to improve the workplace to promote the mental health and wellbeing of all.
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October 24, 2017
by Melanie Laing
A closer look at the long-term psychological consequences of traumatic events and why too much exposure can be more of a trigger than treatment. The hashtag is everywhere, everyone with a voice or a keypad now share their #MeToo experience. But for some, sharing the experience via an avenue like Social Media could come back to haunt them.
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October 23, 2017
by Tracey Block
Why does it take a 'show-biz' style incident for women to speak up about sexual assault and harassment? The problem of women historically remaining silent over workplace harassment is being challenged by the "#Me Too" movement. But does it represent a turning point in our culture?
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October 23, 2017
by Melanie Laing
Piecing together the connection between Narcissism and sex addiction.
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October 20, 2017
by Tracey Block
Can children born into captivity--and later freed--reintegrate into society? What can be expected of their future mental wellness and emotional stability?
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September 20, 2017
by Hilda Huj
Stressors are events or circumstances that threaten our physical and/or mental well-being. While everyday stressors pose a minimal threat and, therefore, provoke only slight stress reactions that are generally easy to cope with, certain types of stressors pose a significant threat and thus provoke debilitating stress reactions that are significantly more difficult to cope with.
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