The National Psychologist | online newspaper for psychologist
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The National Psychologist is an online news and information source designed for practicing psychologists and mental health workers wanting to keep up with their profession. Topics include legal and legislative issues, ethics, risk management, cyberspace for psychologists, book reviews, and more....
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on Oct 27, 2023
From healthcareinfosecurity.com
Feds Warn of Godzilla Webshell Threats to Health Sector
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Godzilla webshell, a Chinese-language backdoor known for its stealth and ability to execute commands and manipulate files, is publicly available on GitHub, and
#cyberattack #HIPAA #Cookies #doctors #doxxing #hacking #privacy #godzilla #hospital #security
6h ago
From sciencedaily.com
How to reduce social media stress by leaning in instead of logging off
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Young people's mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it. Psychology researchers tried an experiment with three groups. They asked one group to stay off social media. They taught another group how to use it more constructively. The third...
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23h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Anesthesia overrides carbon dioxide in regulating cerebrospinal fluid flow
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A study on the effects of commonly used anaesthetic and sedative drugs on cerebrospinal fluid flow and volume has uncovered findings regarding their impact on the brain's vital glymphatic system. These findings may affect neuroanaesthesia practices.
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on Sep 6
Therapy and Golf Help Keep Navy Veteran on Course
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Paul’s drinking and drug use cost him his marriage and friends. Therapy helped the Veteran face his problems, begin his healing journey, and refocus on giving to others. Golfing also provides some of the camaraderie he had been missing.
#apa #military #counseling #depression #division19 #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth
on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
Brain scanning approach shows wiring of depression
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By repeatedly scanning the brains of a small group of patients for a year and a half, researchers have identified a distinct pattern of neuronal interactions that appears to predispose some people to developing depression.
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on Sep 5
From psypost.org
Vulnerable narcissism and emotion dysregulation linked to binge-watching
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Recent research found that childhood emotional abuse is linked to increased binge-watching tendencies in young adults, with vulnerable narcissism and emotion dysregulation acting as potential mediating factors influencing this behavior.
#youngadults #bingewatching #emotiondysregulation #vulnerablenarcissism #childhoodemotionalabuse #counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology
19h ago
From psypost.org
Study finds Tetris-based therapy can ease post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms
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A single, guided session with the video game Tetris reduced distressing intrusive memories in healthcare workers, with effects lasting up to six months, suggesting a simple, accessible intervention could alleviate trauma symptoms in high-stress populations.
#ptsd #tetristherapy #traumatherapy #healthcareworkers #counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork
22h ago
From psypost.org
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New research questions the link between repetitive head injuries and CTE, suggesting current evidence is insufficient for definitive conclusions. Researchers call for more rigorous studies with standardized definitions to understand CTE’s causes.
#cte #research #braininjury #headinjuries #traumaticencephalopathy #counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology
on Wed, 8PM
From sciencedaily.com
Travel could be the best defense against aging
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Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy premature aging. An interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that travel could have positive health benefits, including slowing down the signs of aging.
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on Sep 5
From psypost.org
Interdependent well-being in couples: evidence from American and Japanese spouses
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A study found that spouses’ well-being is interdependent, influenced both by direct effects from each other and by shared environmental factors, with this pattern holding across American and Japanese couples.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
2h ago
From beckershospitalreview.com
Cyber resiliency in healthcare — 3 roundtable takeaways
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Cyberattacks are on the rise and healthcare is a primary target.
#HIPAA #Cookies #doctors #doxxing #hacking #privacy #hospital #security #healthcare #itsecurity
2h ago
From beckershospitalreview.com
Feds warn of likely Chinese state hackers targeting healthcare
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Federal authorities warn healthcare sector of likely Chinese state threat actors using Godzilla webshell to execute cyberattacks and steal data. Learn more.
#HIPAA #Cookies #doctors #doxxing #hacking #privacy #hospital #security #healthcare #itsecurity
3h ago
From psychologytoday.com
What People Who Ghost Are Really Thinking
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"I didn't want her to think she was too much."
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4h ago
From psypost.org
Economic development strengthens gender stereotypes on career and family, study finds
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Gender stereotypes associating men with career and women with family are more pronounced in economically developed countries, according to new research.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
4h ago
From nih.gov
Discovery of Culprit Behind Scars in Heart Failure Points to Possible Treatment Target
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More than 6 million adults in the U.S. have heart failure, a condition that develops when the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the demands of the body. While lifestyle changes and treatment ca…
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
4h ago
From bbc.com
Rejection therapy: Can a two-letter word really change your life?
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The TikTok trend involves pushing yourself to make silly requests or ask a question that will likely get rejected.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
5h ago
From cnn.com
Ditch the cynicism. People are more generous, open-minded and compassionate than you think | CNN
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Americans are experiencing a “trust recession,” social scientist Jamil Zaki says in his new book. But research reveals people are often better than we expect, he says.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
5h ago
From psychiatrictimes.com
Positive Results From Pharmacokinetics Study of AD04 for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
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Check out new results of a pharmacokinetics study of AD04, an investigational therapeutic agent for the treatment of alcohol use disorder in patients with heavy drinking.
#counseling #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
5h ago
From psychologytoday.com
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
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Perspectives to help believers and non-believers make sense of random cosmic injustice.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychologytoday #psychotherapist
5h ago
From sciencedaily.com
New discovery may lead to more effective treatment for cardiovascular disease
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Researchers have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
6h ago
From psypost.org
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A new study finds that people are more likely to believe and share politically aligned news about Donald Trump over accurate information, with this “concordance-over-truth” bias persisting across education levels and reasoning abilities.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
6h ago
From digitalhealth.net
LLR ICS integrates virtual ward data with shared care record
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Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care System has integrated virtual ward data into its shared care record with Clinitouch.
#doctor #hospital #medicine #medgadget #counseling #depression #healthcare #healthtech #psychiatry #psychology
6h ago
From psychiatrictimes.com
Abdicated Authority: How We Fail Conservatees
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How can we ensure an accountable, effective, and limited conservatorship system? Here are some actionable concepts.
#counseling #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
6h ago
From psychologytoday.com
Training Your Dog With Love, Science, and Consent
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Annie Grossman offers a science-based, fun view of dog training and shows positive reinforcement is the best way to allow a dog to express who they really are―their true dogness.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychologytoday #psychotherapist
7h ago
From psypost.org
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Researchers found that caffeine blocks alcohol’s ability to increase dopamine in brain reward areas, potentially reducing alcohol's rewarding effects. This suggests caffeine could play a role in preventing or treating alcohol addiction.
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8h ago
From digitalhealth.net
Northern HSC Trust goes live with Clinisys Winpath
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Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland has gone live with Clinisys Winpath, the laboratory information management system.
#doctor #hospital #medicine #medgadget #counseling #depression #healthcare #healthtech #psychiatry #psychology
8h ago
From psychologytoday.com
A Healthy Relationship With Time Means a Fulfilling Life
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When we prioritize and manage our time more effectively we can create a life we feel good living.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychologytoday #psychotherapist
9h ago
From digitalhealth.net
Charlotte Refsum and Markus Bolton announced for Rewired 2025
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Charlotte Refsum, director of health policy at the Tony Blair Institute and Markus Bolton, CEO at Graphnet will speak at Rewired 2025.
#doctor #hospital #medicine #medgadget #counseling #depression #healthcare #healthtech #psychiatry #psychology
11h ago
From psychologytoday.com
What to Do When It Feels Impossible to Get Out of Bed
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2. Break the day into "hoops."
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11h ago
From psychologytoday.com
The Gratitude Effect: Love Grows When You Count Blessings
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The most powerful solution to struggling in life might be simpler than you think. It starts with two words: Thank You. The result is an upward spiral that benefits relationships.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychologytoday #psychotherapist
14h ago
From pbs.org
Top U.S. climate negotiator vows 'we won't revert back' after Trump reelection
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No matter what kind of U-turn President-Elect Donald Trump will make on climate change, America's clean energy economy won't reverse into the dirty past, a combative but “bitterly disappointed” top American climate negotiator said Monday.
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14h ago
From psychologytoday.com
Why Bracing Yourself for the Worst Is Not Always Best
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When people are uncertain about an outcome, it may seem adaptive to prepare for the worst. An important new study shows there's a downside to holding pessimistic expectations.
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15h ago
From sciencedaily.com
In 10 seconds, an AI model detects cancerous brain tumor often missed during surgery
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Researchers have developed an AI powered model that -- in 10 seconds -- can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains.The technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin....
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
16h ago
From psychologytoday.com
Should You Vent Through Emotional Selfies on Social Media?
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How posting emotional selfies can backfire, making you feel worse.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychologytoday #psychotherapist
17h ago
From psychologytoday.com
Why an Ice Bath Could Be Good for Your Mental Health
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A boost for some neurotransmitters—and for self-esteem.
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19h ago
From psychologytoday.com
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Though well-intentioned, Stoicism comes with potential drawbacks.
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19h ago
From psychiatrictimes.com
5 Important Self Care Tips for Clinicians
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Here are 5 self care tips to help clinicians stay on top of their own mental health.
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on Wed, 8PM
From psychiatrictimes.com
Expanding Possibilities in MDD: Exploring Rapid-Acting Therapeutic Options
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Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA; Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC; and Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, explore the evolving treatment landscape of major depressive disorder. They highlight key data and efficacy profiles of various therapeutic approaches focusing on rapid acting therapies, examining real patient...
#counseling #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
on Wed, 8PM
From cnn.com
Was music really better when you were younger? | CNN
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Generations of music lovers claim music was so much better when they were younger. Experts explain why the music of a person’s youth has such a powerful hold.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
on Wed, 8PM
From jdsupra.com
New York State Department of Health Adopts Hospital Cybersecurity Regulations | JD Supra
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In November 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced proposed regulations that would be the first state regulations for hospitals in New York....
#baa #HIPAA #doctors #privacy #hospital #security #healthcare #psychiatry #socialwork #telehealth
on Wed, 8PM
From jdsupra.com
Key Changes and Compliance Deadlines | JD Supra
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On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published new HIPAA regulations imposing additional requirements on...
#baa #HIPAA #doctors #privacy #hospital #security #healthcare #psychiatry #socialwork #telehealth
on Wed, 7PM
From psychologytoday.com
What Do Dogs Do When Family Members Quarrel?
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When a pet dog observes his family members engaging in a dispute he tends to console the victim and avoid the aggressor.
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on Wed, 7PM
From psychologytoday.com
To Go or Not to Go (to the Office)
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The COVID-19 pandemic created a discord on the topic of work arrangements. Research now allows us to draw conclusions on the role of work from home in productivity and well-being.
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychologytoday #psychotherapist
on Sat, 1PM
From digitalhealth.net
DigitalHealth.London reveals latest Accelerator programme cohort
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DigitalHealth.London has announced the latest 17 digital health companies selected for its accelerator programme.
#doctor #hospital #medicine #medgadget #counseling #depression #healthcare #healthtech #psychiatry #psychology
on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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A study mapped genes linked to schizophrenia and uncovered a mechanism that disrupts synaptic plasticity in affected individuals. The researchers showed the role of three proteins in mediating the impairments of plasticity in schizophrenia. The findings may hold promise for the development of...
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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Researchers published a study detailing their work implementing the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction in 15 schools. They found the schools that received training and coaching for educators on the model had higher outcomes for students with disabilities and their peers without when...
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
Sports concussions in non-athletes not linked to long-term cognitive effects
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Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a new study suggests. In fact, study participants who had experienced an SRC had better cognitive performance in some areas than those who had never suffered a concussion,...
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on Sep 6
From healthcareinfosecurity.com
RansomHub Claims Theft of Montana Planned Parenthood Data
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Planned Parenthood of Montana, which provides patients with reproductive healthcare services including birth control and abortion, is responding to a hack and a
#HIPAA #Cookies #doctors #doxxing #hacking #privacy #hospital #security #ransomhub #healthcare
on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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Researcher have uncovered a new cell type in the human brain that fires electrical impulses. The cells are hybrids, part neuron and part glia, and are present in both glioma, a type of brain tumor, and in normal brain. The newly discovered hybrid cells support the groundbreaking idea that...
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on Sep 5