Mass shootings leave behind collective despair, anguish and trauma at many societal levels

People who are directly affected by mass shootings may develop PTSD and depression. But those who are indirectly exposed to these tragedies can also experience profound and long-lasting grief.

Arash Javanbakht, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University • conversation
May 26, 2022 ~8 min

Traumatic events may blunt benefits of positive interventions at school

Black students exposed to traumatic events like police shootings may get less from behavioral interventions in the classroom, research finds.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
May 20, 2022 ~7 min


Traumatic events may blunt benefits of positive interventions at school

Black students exposed to traumatic events like police shootings may get less from behavioral interventions in the classroom, research finds.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
May 20, 2022 ~7 min

CBT? DBT? Psychodynamic? What type of therapy is right for me?

Psychotherapy is not one size fits all. From behavioral to gestalt therapies, which approach will work best for you depends on your needs and goals.

Sourav Sengupta, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University at Buffalo • conversation
May 19, 2022 ~13 min

Psychedelics: how they act on the brain to relieve depression

The active compound in magic mushrooms seems to increase connections between different brain networks.

Clare Tweedy, Teaching Fellow in Neuroscience, University of Leeds • conversation
May 19, 2022 ~7 min

Why a US task force is recommending anxiety screening in kids 8 and older

Up to 20% of US children have an anxiety disorder, and many suffer in silence.

Elana Bernstein, Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of Dayton • conversation
May 13, 2022 ~10 min

Green space may cut dementia risk for middle-aged women

Living in an area lush with green space may boost cognitive function, slow mental decline, and reduce depression for middle-aged women.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
May 5, 2022 ~5 min

Why do teens engage in self-harm? Clinical psychologists explain how to help teens reduce their emotional distress

New research shows that many young people report a sense of temporary relief following episodes of self-harm. But there are clear ways to help teens replace injurious behaviors with healthy ones.

Kevin King, Professor of Psychology, University of Washington • conversation
April 28, 2022 ~10 min


More women kept postpartum insurance during pandemic

Temporary changes to Medicaid eligibility during the COVID pandemic meant that women due to lose insurance 60 days postpartum could stay on their plans.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
April 25, 2022 ~6 min

Mental health problems come with an added 'cost' of poorer cognitive function – a neuropsychologist explains

While only about 20% of people would qualify for a formal diagnosis of a mental disorder, more than 60% express symptoms of those disorders – and those symptoms can lead to cognitive difficulties.

Amitai Abramovitch, Associate Professor of Psychology, Texas State University • conversation
April 7, 2022 ~6 min

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