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Should Family Meals Be Mandated?
A provocative paper by a University of Illinois professor calls for government entities, local businesses, and community leaders to support a public policy that promotes family mealtimes.
“There are few things parents can do that are as effective in protecting their families as taking 18 to 20 minutes to eat together and talk with each other ...
APA Supports Reauthorization Of Juvenile Justice Act On Law’s 35th Anniversary
The American Psychological Association is calling on Congress to re-examine the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act based on findings from psychological research pointing to the importance of treatment and rehabilitation for young offenders. Since the law was signed 35 years ago, the disposition of juvenile cases has shifted more in the direction ...
Findings Could Lead To Improved Lip-Reading Training For The Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing
A new study by the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests computers are now better at lip-reading than humans. The peer-reviewed findings will be presented for the first time at the eighth International Conference on Auditory-Visual Speech Processing (AVSP) 2009, held at the University of East Anglia from September 10-13.
Federal Judge Finds New York State Discriminated Against Mentally Ill
The New York Times reports: "New York State discriminated against thousands of mentally ill people in New York City by leaving them in privately run adult homes, which effectively replaced state-run psychiatric hospitals more than a generation ago but turned out to be little more than institutions themselves, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday." ...
Nicotine Creates Stronger Memories, Cues To Drug Use
Ever wonder why former smokers miss lighting up most when they are in a bar or after a meal with friends? Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine say nicotine, the addictive component in cigarettes, "tricks" the brain into creating memory associations between environmental cues and smoking behavior. The findings appear in the ...
Nicotine Creates Stronger Memories, Cues To Drug Use
Ever wonder why former smokers miss lighting up most when they are in a bar or after a meal with friends? Researchers say nicotine, the addictive component in cigarettes, "tricks" the brain into creating memory associations between environmental cues and smoking behavior.
American Psychological Association Honours Clemson Safety Expert
Scott Shappell, a professor of industrial engineering at Clemson University, has been elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA). The title is bestowed upon APA members who have shown evidence of outstanding contributions and significant impact in the field of psychology on a national and international level. ps Shappell is known for ...
American Psychological Association Honours Clemson Safety Expert
Scott Shappell, a professor of industrial engineering at Clemson University, has been elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA). The title is bestowed upon APA members who have shown evidence of outstanding contributions and significant impact in the field of psychology on a national and international level. ps Shappell is known for ...
Yale Researchers Succeed In Repairing Brain Damage Caused By Chronic Stress, Lead Poisoning, Potential Implications For Bipolar Disorder
Yale University researchers report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (September 7-11 edition) that damage to the brain caused by chronic stress or lead poisoning can be repaired by blocking a key molecular pathway. Research shows that rats exposed to chronic stress develop damage to ...
Doctors Fear Asking Mentally Ill To Quit Smoking
People with mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety are the heaviest smokers in the country, but their doctors are afraid to ask them to quit. They assume if their patients try to quit, their mental disorders will get worse. That is a myth, according to a tobacco addiction specialist. This population's tobacco use needs ...