Recent news articles relating to psychology, mental health, behavior, stress management, and more. http://www.apa.org/news/psycport/index.aspx Copyright 2015 American Psychological Association http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 web@apa.org Researcher says people may be able to control their hunger pangs (to an extent) if they try to remember the last food they’ve eaten. http://time.com/3679664/lose-weight-mind/ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:22:00 -0500 When comatose patients hear familiar voices, brain scan shows significant activity. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/northwestern-medicine-hines-va-hospital-study-reveals-if-coma-patients-can-hear/ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 12:49:00 -0500 Research suggests that a spouse's personality has a significant impact on the success and work satisfaction of the other spouse. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/01/22/for-career-success-pick-conscientious-spouse/ Thu, 22 Jan 2015 12:16:00 -0500 Study shows that memory is an adaptive process, continually updating itself according to what knowledge may be important in the future. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/22/health/study-shows-brain-stores-seemingly-trivial-memories-just-in-case.html Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:49:00 -0500 With the help of videos and trained therapists, parents of at-risk kids may eventually help their toddlers to avoid an autism diagnosis. http://time.com/3676902/parents-may-be-able-to-lower-their-childrens-risk-of-autism/ Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:48:00 -0500 Couples who work together to change their unhealthy habits appear to have more successful outcomes, a new study suggests. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/01/20/couples-who-set-health-goals-together-have-more-success-study-suggests/ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:15:00 -0500 Teachers and parents don't always know how to talk to young children about bias and bullying. http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/18/living/feat-teaching-diversity-schools/index.html Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:21:00 -0500 Some researchers believe that by writing and then editing our own stories, we can change our perceptions of ourselves and identify obstacles that stand in the way of better health. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/19/writing-your-way-to-happiness/ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:20:00 -0500 The trick to appearing more attractive to others may have as much to do with our facial expressions or body language as the cosmetics we wear. http://www.today.com/health/makeup-not-key-beauty-what-really-makes-us-more-attractive-1D80418580 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:18:00 -0500 There are warriors for mental wellness in many fields, fighting for better treatment and working to defy stigma. http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/16/health/mental-wellness-warriors-fighting-for-those-who-need-it-most/index.html Sat, 17 Jan 2015 09:16:00 -0500 Poor sleep in teenage years could be an early warning sign for alcohol problems, illicit drug use and regretful sexual behavior. http://www.bbc.com/news/health-30846703 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 09:17:00 -0500 Women experience depression at twice the rate of men, and the genders often experience depression in distinctly different ways. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/01/14/how-men-and-women-experience-depression-differently/ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 08:47:00 -0500 Some of the latest tools to help vets recover from wounds both mental and physical include bionics, virtual reality and magnetic waves. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/brain-zapping-veterans-say-experimental-ptsd-treatment-has-changed-their-lives/2015/01/12/2fc8b3ca-58aa-11e4-8264-deed989ae9a2_story.html Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:43:00 -0500 By analyzing "likes" on Facebook, a computer model deduced a person's character on five key traits better than brothers, mothers and even some partners. http://www.bbc.com/news/health-30775401 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:48:00 -0500 New research links a positive attitude with better cardiovascular health. http://time.com/3663542/optimism-heart-disease/ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:47:00 -0500 Study shows that the effects of being separated from one's phone turns out to be both psychological and physiological. http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/01/12/iphone-separation-anxiety/21626727/ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:45:00 -0500 A new study suggests that sleeping after learning and memorizing aids infants in retaining new information. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/12/naps-may-be-good-for-a-babys-learning/ Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:44:00 -0500 It’s almost impossible to get a laugh by self-tickling, and the reason why tells us surprising things about the brain and consciousness. http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20150109-why-you-cant-tickle-yourself Fri, 9 Jan 2015 11:53:00 -0500 For families with emotional neglect issues, music therapy can improve parent-child communication and stress levels, according to a study from Denmark. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/01/09/music-therapy-may-bring-troubled-families-together/ Fri, 9 Jan 2015 11:52:00 -0500 Recent studies identify individual factors that might predict a better response to one type of treatment over another. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/to-treat-depression-drugs-or-therapy/ Thu, 8 Jan 2015 11:48:00 -0500 The practice may help people heal from the inside and out when coping with loss. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/01/07/yoga-a-treatment-for-grief Wed, 7 Jan 2015 11:51:00 -0500 How one reacts to being cheated on in a relationship is heavily dependent on one's sex. http://time.com/3658327/jealousy-cheating-men-women/ Wed, 7 Jan 2015 11:48:00 -0500 Study shows music training not only helps children develop fine motor skills, but also aids emotional and behavioral maturation. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2015/01/07/music-lessons-spur-emotional-and-behavioral-growth-in-children-new-study-says/ Wed, 7 Jan 2015 11:46:00 -0500 A new study finds that even small-screen devices interrupt children’s sleep. http://www.today.com/parents/even-smartphone-screens-impact-kids-sleep-study-finds-1D80396343 Mon, 5 Jan 2015 08:57:00 -0500 Widowers, parents, siblings and children are sharing accounts of their grief as part of the largest study ever of America's military families as they go through bereavement. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/01/05/major-study-bereaved-military-families-underway/ Mon, 5 Jan 2015 08:54:00 -0500 New research shows evidence of a connection between gut bacteria and mental health. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/04/gut-bacteria-mental-healt_n_6391014.html Sun, 4 Jan 2015 08:58:00 -0500 Researcher asks if current safety measures are effective, or if lapses are early warning signs of systemic problems. http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-huntley-disease-lab-safety-20150102-story.html Fri, 2 Jan 2015 15:24:00 -0500 The recent suicide of a transgender teen in Ohio has sparked an intensely emotional reaction across social media. http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/01/us/transgender-questions-leelah/index.html Fri, 2 Jan 2015 14:20:00 -0500 Negative self-talk can lower your morale and make it less likely you’ll continue working out. http://www.today.com/health/10-self-defeating-thoughts-can-wreck-your-workout-1D80342643 Fri, 2 Jan 2015 14:19:00 -0500 Children who didn’t sleep well before a scheduled surgery, or whose parents made a big deal of the pain the child would feel, had worse pain after surgery. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/01/02/lack-sleep-parents-anxiety-may-affect-kids-pain-after-surgery/ Fri, 2 Jan 2015 14:19:00 -0500 People tend to set unreasonable goals then experience negative emotions and lack of motivation for not reaching them. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/31/new-years-resolutions_n_6396324.html Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:58:00 -0500 Intervening early has the potential to both save money and avert suffering for those with schizophrenia. http://www.usatoday.com/longform/news/nation/2014/12/31/early-intervention-mental-illness/18183737/ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:55:00 -0500 New study suggests that in addition to the negative effects, the adaptive benefits of trauma might also stay alive in families through the years. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/28/trauma-generations_n_6315608.html Sun, 28 Dec 2014 11:44:00 -0500 Findings may lead to a better understanding of how the brain processes short-term memories and how memory is connected to imagination. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/12/26/imagination-and-reality-look-different-in-brain/ Fri, 26 Dec 2014 11:42:00 -0500 Research center shows smoking is the biggest avoidable risk factor, following by unhealthy diets. http://www.bbc.com/news/health-30589712 Thu, 25 Dec 2014 11:43:00 -0500 A review of research found a link between emotional well-being and physical health. http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/20/health/happiness-wellbeing-health/index.html Thu, 25 Dec 2014 11:39:00 -0500 Researchers suggest that quality of life for college students is linked with their bullying experiences in primary school and high school. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/12/24/earlier-bullying-tied-to-quality-life-in-college/ Wed, 24 Dec 2014 11:39:00 -0500 Long-term fear of terrorists may damage your heart and increase your risk for an early death, study shows. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2014/12/23/terrorism-fears-may-shorten-your-life-study-finds Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:41:00 -0500