Category Archives: Resources for Interns
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
Friday Factoids: Effective Parenting
In a press release for the American Psychological Association, Hamilton (2015) reviewed Larzelereās presentation on effective parenting.Ā Larzelere and his research team interviewed 102 mothers who described five times they disciplined their toddlers (ages 17 months to 3 years) for … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Schizophrenia Symptoms Reduced Through Exercise
Schizophrenia symptoms in the acute phase are often characterized by hallucinations and delusions, which are usually treatable with medication. However, most patients are still troubled with pervasive cognitive deficits, which include poor memory, impaired information processing, and loss of … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Effects of Multitasking
Many business leaders think of multitasking as a great asset and they envision employees who can get more work accomplished. People also believe that the Millennial generation (ages 18 to 34) is better equipped to juggle multiple tasks. For … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: What Exactly Does Psychosomatic Mean?
When patients who are presenting to physicians for treatment hear the word āpsychosomaticā they usually feel immediately discredited. This term is often followed by a referral to see a psychologist, which patients often do not choose to do. First, … Continue reading