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Big Changes for Diagnosing PTSD

June 22, 2013 | By Brenda Walker, MA | 13 Comments

The effects of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can dismantle the lives of not only those who suffer from this illness, but also those of family and friends. The federal government, the Department of Veteran Affairs, and professionals within the psychiatric field are working diligently to provide alternatives in treatment for victims suffering from PTSD and their families.

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The Neurobiology behind a Sense of Place

June 7, 2013 | By Kara Lefevre, PhD, MSc | 9 Comments

I remember clearly one of the first times I was aware of the concept that can be characterized as a "sense of place." Several months into a year-long backpacking trip, I was mesmerized by my experiences in East Africa. Then, once it became what would have been summer back home, I experienced a sudden and profound sense of longing for the landscapes of Ontario. I was not homesick so much as missing the whole milieu I would normally experience in that sweet season: the forests, lakes, rock, and activities of summer time.

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Videoconferencing – Changing the Face of Mental Healthcare

May 29, 2013 | By Jennifer Gibson, PharmD | 5 Comments

It is not noteworthy (or particularly blog-worthy) news that mental health care is not up to par, especially in the United States. What is noteworthy is the up-and-coming technology that might change mental healthcare provision for the better.

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Out-Group Discrimination Fuels Anger, Risk-Taking and Vigilance

May 20, 2013 | By Rubeena Shamsudheen, MS, MA, PhD student | No Comments

Discrimination originates in prejudice. It most often takes the form of social rejection, with racial- and gender-based discrimination being two of the most common types. A curious phenomenon about the effects of discrimination is reported in the journal Psychological Science by the team of Wendy Mendes -- a senior psychologist at the University of California, San Francisco.

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