September 25, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
According to the United States’ Veterans Association, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur in individuals who have witnessed combat. Research shows that in excess of 20% of veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq suffer from PTSD. For some, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) may be the answer.
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September 24, 2018
by Hilda Huj
Over the years Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has become increasingly
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September 24, 2018
by Kimberly Lucey
A recent study raises alarms about the struggles college students face showing a concerning impact on their mental health. With suicide ideation on the rise among college age adults, experts are calling for new strategies in helping students cope with stressful events.
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September 18, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Three out of four college students are experiencing high levels of stress, and one-fifth have experienced suicidal thoughts.
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September 6, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
Mindfulness is a hot topic. Researchers study the impact of mindfulness on the brain and advocates insist it improves their well being. It is more than personal improvement as mindfulness programs have reached into the workplace. A study published in Journal of Occupational Health Psychology in August of this year found that participants in mindfulness training improved their focus at work and had a slight increase in job satisfaction.
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August 7, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
Open office plans are used by startups and trendier technology companies to foster collaboration in the workplace. The goal is to have an open area where people can see, hear and interact with each other throughout the workday. Employers not only save money with this plan but hope it facilitates teamwork.
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August 1, 2018
by Kimberly Lucey
Psychologists are warning of long-term detrimental effects on migrant children separated from their parents, cautioning the US government against policies that can inflict lasting harm.
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July 19, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Hanger, a combination of anger and hunger, may actually be a complex emotional response according to researchers, opening up a pathway to treatment.
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July 10, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Taking time off from work may be good for you in theory... but it's your employer's attitude to time off that may determine whether you receive any benefit from time off.
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June 28, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
Researchers have found that church attendance may have beneficial effects for people who suffer from short term or chronic insomnia. And no, this does not mean sermons are so boring that they cause people to fall asleep. Psychological science suggests a real correlation between religious activities and better sleep.
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