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A pilot scheme introducing young people to psychology as a future career option has been deemed a success by academics at the University of Salford.

Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry Article Date: 28 Jun 2008 Michael Gazzaniga, professor of psychology at UC Santa Barbara and director of the SAGE Center for the ...

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry Also Included In: Medical Malpractice / Litigation Article Date: 25 Jun 2008 A Conduct Committee appointed by The British Psychological Society met on Wednesday 23 April ...

Professor Ray Bull from the University of Leicester was awarded the Senior Forensic Psychologist Award 2008 on the 26 June at the British Psychological Society's Division of Forensic Psychology Annual ...

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 28 Jun 2008 A group of German investigators headed by Birgitta Metternich is reporting a new method of ...

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry Also Included In: Mental Health Article Date: 27 Jun 2008 - 4:00 PDT The British Psychological Society welcomes and supports the recent report from Sainsbury Centre for ...

Main Category: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry Article Date: 26 Jun 2008 - 6:00 PDT Persons with irritable bowel syndrome can relieve their symptoms as effectively by ...

The shady groves of old academe ain't what they used to be. As if we didn't have enough to befuddle our wine-tasting brains, what with malolactic fermentation and cork taint, pH and volatile acidity, now we're ...

Perhaps it's time to 'get really OCD' about cleaning the fridge? Thanks to everyone for the great response to my request for psychobabble you love to hate.

Main Category: Depression Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry Article Date: 26 Jun 2008 - 15:00 PDT ST.

Bread disappeared on Monday. It has happened before, only to turn up on the shelves again a few days later, though this time things look different.

Main Category: Mental Health Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry Article Date: 25 Jun 2008 - 0:00 PDT The British Psychological Society has warmly welcomed a new public information film to tackle mental ...

Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry Also Included In: Conferences Article Date: 25 Jun 2008 - 0:00 PDT Division of Forensic Psychology Annual Conference 2008 The British Psychological Society's Division of ...

June 25, 2008 - In many political elections, undecided voters come to a decision about who they will vote for only a few days before the vote, if not the very same day of the election.

Is it possible to compensate attention problems through other attention ways? Does it produce the same effects to direct someone's attention in a voluntary or in an involuntary way ? These are the questions ...

Melbourne, June 25: Experiencing a panic attack? Fret not. Just go online to ward it off.

A soaring number of Canadian families are now worth more than $1-million, a leap that is changing notions of wealth and what it means to be a millionaire in this country today.

RZA Digi Snacks Koch These days, it seems every rapper has at least one alter ego, a character he can use to explore different sides of his personality.

It's a songwriting device that has its limitations, as few artists go beyond the simple comic-book psychology of Batman or the Incredible Hulk.

On his latest album, Wu-Tang Clan sonic sensei RZA revisits Bobby Digital, a role he has played throughout his career. The disc promises to be a meditation on Bobby's inner struggles, but a few songs in, it's clear that RZA doesn't have the discipline to pull off such an analysis.

A Hamilton 17-year-old crowned Miss Teen Worldwide says she'll be thrilled to represent Canada around the globe for the next year.

Main Category: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry The quality of life of adolescents who think they are too fat is worse than for adolescents who really are obese.

Addiction, warns Marilyn Freimuth, is not just about junkies on street corners but also about clients and co-workers, friends and family.

Dad, you've always been great. But now, you're so much better. The proof is in the amount of time you spend with your kids.

Question: I'm not anxious or depressed, but I want to be happier and achieve more.

An interesting psychology test starts with two random lottery tickets. The tester then gives the test subject either one.

B.F. Skinner , another famous behaviorist who liked to go by his initials , is a ringer for popcorn mogul Orville Redenbacher .

The fuel-price issue has been almost funny. Congress has brought heads of oil companies in for a very public tongue-lashing, including asking point-blank questions about how much they make for a living.

Stress and depression may make a great difference in the health of people infected with HIV, according to three new reviews of the data on the subject.

One day last August, while manning the .50-caliber gun atop his a Humvee on a dirt road in northern Iraq, Army Spc.

WHEN they role-play, the psychology professors and students imagine severed legs, dead daughters, suicide.

A total of 20 students from the quake-hit Mianyang City of southwestern Sichuan Province began a summer camp in Shanghai on Wednesday.

Cassin gave the newly minted graduates a few words of advice, "Work hard, laugh often, and keep your honor," he said.

Catastrophic floods. Record snowfall. Violent tornadoes. Mother Nature has beaten Wisconsin down over the last year, pounding it with floods in August, burying it with snow over the winter and sending ...

Unsuitable conditions in safety camps, fear for their future and separation from their families are exacerbating the trauma displaced foreign nationals have been through, say psychologists and trauma ...

Therapist subject to hearing over his time in St. John's PETER WALSH The Telegram The former St.

Dennis Combs, assistant professor of psychology at The University of Texas at Tyler, is conducting research to develop a new intervention in the treatment of schizophrenia, Dr.

Jesus said that we should give alms in private rather than when others are watching.

A new study by a scientist at the University of Portsmouth who examined the facial muscles in cadavers, has revealed that the muscles which control our facial expressions are not common to everyone.

A dramatic prison break in Kandahar and a subsequent resurgence of Taliban activity near the city don't mean that Armageddon is at hand for Canadian troops in Afghanistan, experts say.

An almost $400,000 grant will expand counseling programs at Sullivan County elementary schools to meet state required student-counselor ratios.

This file image obtained by The Associated Press shows Sgt. Michael Smith, left, with his dog Marco, watching a detainee at an unspecified date in 2003 at the Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad, Iraq.

The woman behind the desk was uncharacteristically tight and terse. If I didn't know her, if I were some stranger who'd just come into her workplace for services, I might think, "Geez, what's with her? Would it ...

Rep. Bob Filner , chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, charged Bush administration officials Wednesday with continuing to downplay the mental trauma and brain injuries suffered by veterans of wars ...

Medical examinations of former terrorism suspects held by the U.S. military at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, found evidence of torture and other abuse that resulted in serious injuries and ...

University of Queensland research is turning conventional wisdom on its head when it comes to grumpy old men and women.

NEW DELHI: In its efforts to crack the Noida double murder, the CBI is conducting a psychological test on Dr Rajesh Talwar, prime accused in the case.

June XX, 2008 - Various intervention strategies have been implemented to curb the rise of HIV, and a factor that might affect exposure to interventions is gender.

Schools looking to hire teachers should keep an eye out for those with national board certification.

The Associated Press 7 comments Marijuana potency increased last year to the highest level in more than 30 years, posing greater health risks to people who may view the drug as harmless, according to a report ...

It's called "21 for 21," a college drinking ritual with deadly consequences. Students down 21 alcoholic drinks on their 21st birthday, and, according to the largest study of its kind, researchers at the ...

For millions of Americans who can't stop thinking about their rising debt, dreaming it away is not an option.

A coworker of mine has a miniature curling stone on his desk. Next to that are four fake ice cubes.

UC Irvine researcher awarded $1.6 million to study attention processes and training for improved performance Irvine, Calif., June 2008 Listening and learning, walking and working - the ability to concentrate ...

Technology can send a man to the moon, help unlock the secrets of DNA and let people around the world easily communicate through the Internet.

For millions of Americans who can't stop thinking about their rising debt, dreaming it away is not an option.

By Lucy Elkins Last updated at 9:47 PM on 09th June 2008 Feeling worn out? Having trouble getting out of bed each day? Finding it hard deciding what to do with your time? Turn up at your GP's surgery with these ...

Li Ying lost his daughter and son both in the quake. But the 42-year-old headmaster of a vocational middle school in Beichuan, one of the worst hit counties in the May 12 quake, has refused to talk about it.

As society hurtles forward in an age of instant messaging and one-click shopping, motorists paradoxically find themselves moored between bumpers for hours a day, with a psychic toll that experts are still ...

"Medicine is a career of interacting with people, gathering their stories, and doing for them what makes most sense with their current life status," says Saheed Merani, in the joint MD-PhD program at University ...

Main Category: Men's health Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry Article Date: 07 Jun 2008 - 4:00 PDT Traditional attitudes of masculinity, such as physical toughness and personal sacrifice, are valued in ...

After Emma Bishopp found out her 5-year-old daughter had been diagnosed with cancer, she could not look at a family picture of her three children without imagining one of them missing.

Using advanced functional imaging methods, New York University neuroscientists have found that certain motion pictures can exert considerable control over brain activity .

It's called "21 for 21," a college drinking ritual with deadly consequences. Students down 21 alcoholic drinks on their 21st birthday, and, according to the largest study of its kind, researchers at the ...

It may look like an ordinary cheese sandwich - but it could contain the vital ingredient that helps you successfully negotiate that pay rise.

Resources may be wasted when psychological counseling services are ordered following terrorist attacks, school shootings Irvine, Calif., June 2008 Talking it out has long been considered essential to recovering ...

Business most popular major in U.S. colleges Educators say students might be less idealistic Over the next few weeks, more than 1.5 million college graduates will receive diplomas, and chances are good they'll ...

Mother, grandparents fight over boy 'genius' He was called a boy genius with an IQ off the charts.

South Africa's top psychological crime sleuth has been awarded an exclusive academic honour.

Traditional attitudes of masculinity, such as physical toughness and personal sacrifice, are valued in Mexican culture.

Last week, 32 talented candidates gathered at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, with the hope of becoming part of a unique study that will act as a platform for human exploration of the Solar ...

Washington, June 3: A traumatic experience may cause its sufferers to look for friends to share their emotions with, but a new research suggests that bottling up the shocking feelings may be the best way to ...

Amsterdam News , News Report, Nayaba Arinde, Posted: Jun 02, 2008 "For many people of color, this is not a recession, it's a depression," said Dr.

New Delhi, Jun 3 If your child has problem in concentration, doesn't sleep well and suffers from depression, it is better to be cautious - it could be because of mood disorder Mood disorder, a psychological ...

Why is driving while talking on a cellphone so dangerous? American researchers have shown that language interferes with visual tasks and why speaking is more taxing on the brain than listening.

Washington, June 3: Late English actor Sir Peter Ustinov once famously said: "Contrary to general belief, I do not believe that friends are necessarily the people you like best, they are merely the people who ...

A major review in Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice reveals that research indicates people who are obese may be more likely to become depressed, and people who are depressed may be more likely to become ...

Impeccable judgement ... science proves shaken is better than stirred. Shaken, not stirred turns out to be the perfect recipe for healthier and better-tasting cocktails, writes Roger Highfield.

It's not good to talk: Bottling up emotions can ease trauma By Fiona Macrae Last updated at 9:58 AM on 02nd June 2008 Talking about traumatic events is not always the best way, experts find Our stiff upper lip ...

A study by a University of South Carolina psychology researcher featured in the journal, Experimental Psychology, provides a better understanding of why language talking and listening, including on a cell phone ...

Contrary to popular notions about what is normal or healthy, new research has found that it is okay not to express one's thoughts and feelings after experiencing a collective trauma, such as a school shooting ...

Convicted rapist and former policeman Brad Shipton now acknowledges he has devastated the lives of his victim and family, the Parole Board said.