Horror in the Mind – The Psychological Effects of Torture
by Veronica Pamoukaghlian, MA3
When most people think of torture, the first thing that comes to mind is unimaginable, unendurable pain. Physical pain is,... READ MORE →
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Fighting Words
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDLanguage can reveal, or conceal, the soul. Words express thoughts, share emotions, and foretell actions. Now, speech can... READ MORE →
Blue in the Brain – The Upside of Depression
by Veronica Pamoukaghlian, MAYou watch the world bang door after door in your face, numbly, bitterly. You have forgotten the secret you knew, once, ah,... READ MORE →
Bad Memories Don’t Have to Last Forever
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDPainful emotional memories may not be permanent, according to researchers from the University of Montreal. Manipulating hormone... READ MORE →
Memory – Not as Good as We Think
by Jared Tanner, PhDOne of the more controversial topics within cognitive psychology is whether or not there are repressed memories and if so,... READ MORE →
Look at Yourself! – Perceptual Accuracy and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
by Radhika Takru, MAWe all have our flaws, but some of us are more keenly aware of them than others. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) affects about... READ MORE →
Genetic Link to Depression Identified
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDMany studies have shown a heritable component to depressive disorders, but a specific cause has not been identified. Recently,... READ MORE →
Electroconvulsive Therapy in Pediatric Psychiatry
by Radhika Takru, MAElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a controversial practice of dealing with mental disorders and one that has attracted its... READ MORE →
Adventures in the Study of Altruism
by Radhika Takru, MAAltruism is a perplexing human trait. It is a form of behavior wherein one individual assists another without an expectation... READ MORE →
When Dieting Interferes with Dieting
by Radhika Takru, MAThe good news is that a tendency to binge on diet-destroyers is likely to be a matter of genes. The bad news is that our... READ MORE →
New ‘Brain Games’ Exclusive Preview – Times Square Mass Mind Reading
This Sunday February 14th (9 p.m. ET), the Emmy-nominated Brain Games tv-show is back! Wonder junkie Jason Silva returns to our screens, teaming up with... READ MORE →
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