Category Archives: Friday Factoids
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: If You Want To Be An Effective Therapist, You Should Learn How To Use POTT!!!
Research findings have finally drawn our attention to something tantalizingly useful: the benefits of POTT use among therapist. Even better news, its cost effective, sharing is encouraged and it is totally legal to use in any state at any … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: City Interns Have Higher Burnout!
City Interns, have higher burnout rates! Or, one current internās shameful ābut heartfelt-plug, to incoming interns. Going through this stressful ordeal only one year ago, I often wondered about the creators of the psychology internship process? Obviously, self-care, … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Bilingualism, Biculturalism and Personality
There is plenty of research dedicated to the topics of bilingualism and biculturalism, but they may often be lumped together and defined as one in the same. Grosjean (2015) attempts to describe how a bicultural bilingual can take on different … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: The Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana
While many states have decriminalized the possession, use, and cultivation of natural Cannabis for either medicinal or recreational purposes, a majority of states continue to follow Federal guidelines with their approach to natural Cannabis and the law.Ā This … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Memory, the Real McCoy?
Memories develop starting at birth and continue to develop throughout the life cycle as we age. The brain remembers by association, strengthening neural connections through repetition (āuse it or lose it principleā) (Willingham, 2007).Ā Research has shown that, although memory … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Heroin and Fentanyl–A Match Made in Hell
Heroin use has always been a serious issue where drug abuse is concerned, but in the last few years it has become even more deadly due to fentanyl being added to give it more ākickā. Ā Dealers have begun including … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: New Treatments For Tic Disorders Associated With Touretteās
Tics,Ā which are characterized by sudden, repetitive, non-rhythmic body movements and/or vocalizations associated with tic disorders and Touretteās syndrome, are involuntary movements that may involve the hands, shoulder shrugging, eye blinking, etc.Ā In many cases, these tics do not get … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Methamphetamine Psychosis
As reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA; 2013) methamphetamine use continues to be a significant problem, with over 12 million people or 4.7 percent of the population having tried methamphetamine at least one time.Ā According to … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Working With Children Who Have Early-Onset Schizophrenia
Though diagnostic criteria for early-onset schizophrenia are the same for adults and children, the treatment approach may differ. For instance, discussing the symptoms of psychosis with children can be challenging.Ā Often parental report is utilized when discussing symptoms; however, … Continue reading