PSYCH CENTRAL
I recently ran across two different, new apps in development for smartphones and iPhones, both of which purport to measure a person’s mental health, happiness and even depression completely passively. (“Apps” are tiny pieces of...
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PSYCH CENTRAL
If you give people the opportunity to leverage their personal social networks online to play a game, you should probably think long and hard before you shut down that game. Of all companies you’d think might be smart enough to “get...
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PSYCH CENTRAL
New research suggests prior mental health conditions can affect the recovery from total joint replacement surgery. Two new studies, presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), suggest understanding...
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PSYCH CENTRAL
A new study suggests a non-drug intervention can increase excitement and enthusiasm. Although the research is current, the tonic is ancient — an intervention recognized by civilizations thousands of years ago. Penn State investigators...
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PSYCH CENTRAL
Small talk. That smile. You are special. How sweet. Be mine. Love you. I am yours. Only you. Soul mate. True love. Marry me. Live happily ever after. You got together with your life partner for many reasons: shared perspectives and outlooks,...
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PSYCH CENTRAL
A new study presents strong evidence that a smart phone training program can result in “robust” improvements in day-to-day functioning, and boost independence and confidence levels among people with memory impairment. Researchers say...
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PSYCH CENTRAL
Amidst concern that stimulant medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could present a cardiac risk, a new study reviews the historic use of the medications and the dangers that have been observed. Investigators...
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SCIENCE DAILY
A new study was designed to test whether Omega-3 fatty acids improve clinical symptoms, and help adolescents and young adults (ages 12 to 25) who are at elevated risk for severe psychiatric disorders function better in school, work and other...
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PSYCH CENTRAL
Last week, Drs. Marie and Dan covered the general aspects of cheating in relationships. It’s a common enough problem that as many as 1 in 5 relationships will face a cheating partner. So how does a relationship recover from cheating? How do...
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PSYCH CENTRAL
Recently I had the chance to ask Margarita Tartakovsky, an associate editor at Psych Central, a few questions about eating behavior. She blogs regularly about eating and self-image issues on her blog Weightless. Q. Why doesn’t the current...
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