Category Archives: Blog
WKPIC Recognized by APA Division 18
Very, very proud of our sponsoring agencies (Western State Hospital, Pennyroyal Center), our supervisors, and our interns, current and previous! Susan R. Redmond-Vaught, Ph.D. Director, WKPIC
Surviving MATCH: Interview Tips from A Current Intern
As a current intern at the Western Kentucky Psychology Internship Consortium, I know first hand that the internship time of year can bring a plethora of emotions; for example, excitement, sadness, anxiety, and worry. That being said I am here … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Your Brain on Glycine
Until recently, research has suggested early psychosis has its roots in poor glycine production (Elsevier, 2017). This hypothesis was due, in part, to evidence that psychosis was caused by impaired NMDA receptors, glutamate-gated channels responsible for numerous biological … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Good Foods, Good Feels
You’ve had a bad day. Nothing has gone right and you just want to get home to a pint of Ben & Jerry’s. We’ve all been there, when our only solace is a heaping helping of junk food. Nothing soothes … Continue reading
WKPIC Welcomes Intern Class 2017-2018!
WKPIC says a hearty HELLO to Anissa Pugh, Crystal Henson, Michael Daniel, Katy Roth, and Georgetta Harris-Wyatt. We are happy–and fortunate–to have you! Looking forward to a great year. And I didn’t mean to put you all into … Continue reading
Farewell To Interns, 2016-2017
Once again, the time has come to bid farewell to an intern class. Our 2016-2017 interns are officially loose in the world, to do all the good they can do–which I believe will be an amazing amount. Congratulations, ladies. … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Free Drug Abuse Prevention Service in Kentucky
<Discussion is not an endorsement, for informational purposes only> Project Daris is a free resource that came out of a heartbreaking tragedy. Project Daris was started by the parents of Daris Fent, a talented young man with a bright future … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Suicidal Ideation–Recognizing the Signs
Suicide and suicidal ideation have recently been brought to the fore of the public consciousness by way of a popular teen show called “13 Reasons Why”. Although I view this show as an absolute trainwreck due to the nature of … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: MTHFR: The Missing Genetic Link To Myriad Health Issues
As a doctoral psychology intern I have noticed that many clients are being ordered to have genetic testing to assist the physician to determine the proper diagnosis as well as what medication may be more appropriate. It has been relatively … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Alarming Trends in Suicide Rates
While the suicide rate in America trended steadily and solidly downward during the ‘80s and ‘90s (likely attributable to new, more effective antidepressants with fewer side effects), a significant turnaround with an increase was noted between 1999 and 2014 (Bichell, … Continue reading