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Article Summary of Risk Factors for Violence in Psychosis: Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis of 110 Studies
Witt, van Dorn, and Fazel (2013) noted many inconsistencies and varying emphases in the current literature on the association of violence and psychosis. This led the researchers to perform a meta-analyses of the current literature base, essentially combining … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Seasonal Affective Disorder
In the parts of the country currently in the depths of winter, people may be experiencing cases of the “winter blues.” Very often people notice increases moodiness and a lack of energy beginning in fall and lasting through … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: What Contributes Most To Success?
Intelligence, self-discipline, or chance? What is the strongest contributor to success? This is a complicated question. I think that it is too simplistic to think that the smarter you are, the more successful you will be. We can … Continue reading
Article Summary: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Chronic Pain Conditions
Considering the prevalence of chronic pain in the general population, treatment teams everywhere have been grasping for effective treatment options. Empirical research has pointed towards mindfulness-based treatments with promising results. Mind-body approaches have sought to improve the … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Deindividuation–The UN-Valentine's Day Mode
Everyone has heard a story of a group of individuals committing a heinous crime against another individual. We often wonder where is the humanity in these individuals and think, “Well I would never do a thing like that!” … Continue reading