Monthly Archives: February 2013

Friday Factoids: The Placebo Effect: It's All In The Mind . . . Or, Actually, The Brain!

    Science is constantly testing and re-testing the effects of treatments.  One way that scientists argue for the efficacy of a specific treatment is to compare its effects to that of a placebo.   Many people have heard of … Continue reading

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Friday Factoids: How Much Is Too Much?

Most people consume one form of caffeine or another on a daily basis. So what’s the big deal? Caffeine is a stimulating substance that can negatively impact your body. Excessive caffeine intake can cause symptoms similar to those found in … Continue reading

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Surviving Match: Personal Stories

Match.   As I wrote this, the word stayed alone on the page for several days.   I nodded enthusiastically when this project was proposed, but deep down I heard a sigh.   Match.   I spent two years applying … Continue reading

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Friday Factoids: So, You Think You Know About Mental Health Issues?

  John M. Grohol, Psy.D, listed the Top 10 Myths About Mental Health at Pychcentral. Despite a lot of community education in the last few years, many of these myths remain firmly planted in the minds and hearts of the … Continue reading

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Continuing Education Opportunity

Former intern Margarita Lorence sent word about a seminar at Vanderbilt that could be useful to staff and students:   The route to psychosis: what differentiates individuals with psychotic experiences with and without a ‘need-for-care’?   It is increasingly recognized … Continue reading

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