Psychology related news

Sarasota's Roskamp Institute Highlights Positive Japanese Data That Validates Its Ongoing Alzheimer's Disease Research

The Roskamp Institute announced that its promising new drug application for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease has received positive validation from an independent human clinical study conducted at the Tokyo Medical University in Japan.

How Far is Too Far? Childhood Mental Illness Campaign

That’s the question The New York University Child Study Center must be asking itself in regards to its new public awareness campaign about childhood mental illness, in New York City.

Can I Be Friends With My Ex's Pals?

Managing friendships after the split.

Notes In Brief

From second guesses to second life.

Does Eminem Have Bipolar Disorder?

According to a new tell-all book by his mother, Eminem — the famous singer, producer and actor — has been grappling with some form of bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) for most of his life.

Putting Risk In Perspective: Do People Make Better Decisions When They Understand Average Risk?

If there were a pill that would cut your risk of breast cancer in half, would you take it? What if you were told your risk of breast cancer was already below average? In a newly published survey, women who were told their risk of breast cancer was above average were more likely to endorse taking the hypothetical pill than women who were told their risk was below average.

Rekindling an Old Flame--or Not

Is Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder Simply Normal Childhood?

When researchers start referring to their own work in the field as a “bible” when it comes to the topic of their research, it makes you wonder if they’re perhaps drinking too much of their Kool-Aid.

Does Time Slow In Crisis?

In The Matrix, hero Neo wins his battles when time slows in the simulated world.

Women Persist In Plastic Surgery And Other Rejuvenating Treatments If They Are Not Working, Research Says, UK

Women are more likely to persist with using creams, supplements and plastic surgery to look younger if they feel these are not yet working, new research says.