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
May 26, 2022 • ~8 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
May 19, 2022 • ~13 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
April 28, 2022 • ~10 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
April 7, 2022 • ~6 min
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