Monthly Archives: January 2016

Congratulations, Dr. McNeill!

  A big WOOHOO to former intern and current post-doc Dr. Danielle McNeill for passing her licensing exam! WAY TO GO!!   Susan R. Redmond-Vaught, Ph.D., Director WKPIC Zach Meny, Psy.D., Training Director WKPIC WKPIC Staff        

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Friday Factoids: Social Psychology and Southern “Snow Panic”

  Being a student of human behavior at times causes me to observe phenomena in my world with fascination. Social Psychology is widely defined as “the study of the manner in which the personality, attitudes, motivations, and behavior of the … Continue reading

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Friday Factoids: Don’t Forget Behavioral Interventions in Treatment for Hypertension

Health Psychology is both the science and art of when a person’s behaviors interact with their health status. This interaction can take place in overt, very noticeable ways or in ways that are outside of one’s awareness.   A big … Continue reading

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Article Review: Predicting Medication Noncompliance after Hospital Discharge Among Patients with Schizophrenia

  Medication non-compliance is a pervasive problem among individuals with a serious and chronic mental illness. The first few weeks after discharge from the hospital signify a critical period in the course of recovery. Previous research indicates that 79 percent … Continue reading

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Winter Storm Jonas Interviews

WKPIC would like to extend a belated thank-you to the interns who participated in our first ever weather-necessitated Skype interviews. With closed interstates, a state of emergency in Kentucky and elsewhere, and buckets of snow dumping out of the sky–you … Continue reading

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Intern Interviews During Snowmaggedon 2016

We are moving through our interviews at this time, running approximately 15 minutes behind schedule due to initial technical difficulties. Thank you for your patience, applicants! Susan R. Redmond-Vaught, Ph.D Director, WKPIC

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Friday Factoids: Underplaying Tobacco as a Health Issue

  As an ex-smoker I understand the struggles involved in quitting. I used to joke that the messages I received to quit sounded like the nagging, wordless voice of the Charlie Brown teacher. I think that in order for any … Continue reading

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Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Being with A Life Until The End

I am experiencing the impending death of an elderly family member, our matriarch, my Granny. Thankfully, she will be able to pass on in peace. Our family knew what she wanted the end of her life to look like. We … Continue reading

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Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Exposure to Violence

Unfortunately, exposure to acts of violence has become all too common. Adults as well as children can be affected by the media information streaming into our homes after yet another act of terrorism or violence scrolls across our electric windows … Continue reading

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Surviving Match: Personal Stories

Like many students, I found the APPIC process daunting, but worth it in the end. I experienced an early elation at receiving interviews. I am a returning adult pursuing a second career, and I was unsure how that might play … Continue reading

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