Keeping Resolutions - The Stages of Change Approach
Thursday December 31, 2009
If you have ever made (and broken) a New Year's Resolution, you understand how difficult it can be to change a behavior. One model of behavior change utilized by ... Read More
A Look Back at Psychology News from 2009
Tuesday December 29, 2009
As the year winds down to an end, it's time to look back on the year that was. From a new study replicating Milgram's famous obedience experiment to the publication ... Read More
Do TV Therapists Deter People From Seeking Help?
Monday December 28, 2009
Psychologists, patients and mental health advocates have spent many years battling social stigma associated with seeking out mental health treatment. Unfortunately, such stigma still exists today and can prevent individuals ... Read More
Study Lists the Happiest States in America
Friday December 18, 2009
Have you ever wondered if you'd be happier if you lived in another state? A new study by researchers at University of Warwick in England has found that individual self-ratings ... Read More
Scholarships for Psychology Students
Friday December 18, 2009
If you're worried about paying for college next semester, there are a number of great resources to help you lower your expenses, find affordable textbooks, and locate financial aid. ... Read More
Are You Ready for Your College Interview?
Wednesday December 16, 2009
If you will be completing an interview as part of your college application process, it is best to start preparing early. An interview is an excellent opportunity for you to ... Read More
Group Therapy - Psychology Definition of the Week
Monday December 14, 2009
Definition: Group therapy is a type of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time. This type of therapy is widely available at ... Read More
Clinical Psychology Ranks As One of the Best Jobs in America for 2009
Thursday December 10, 2009
According to a recent survey of 35,000 U.S. workers, clinical psychology ranks at 23 out of 50 jobs described as the best jobs in America. Some of the key reasons ... Read More
Loneliness Can Be Contagious, New Study Suggests
Monday December 7, 2009
Do you ever feel lonely? The results of new study suggest that your own feelings may actually make the people around you more lonely as well. A new study suggests that ... Read More
Elements of Crisis Counseling
Wednesday December 2, 2009
We often think of a crisis as a sudden unexpected catastrophe, such as a car accident, natural disaster, or other cataclysmic event. In mental health terms, a crisis refers not ... Read More