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Statutory Regulation Of Practitioner Psychologists, UK
A Decade-Long campaign by the British Psychological Society to have statutory regulation for practitioner psychologists comes to fruition.
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Uncommon knowledge: Surprising insights from the social sciences
Money can't buy you love, but it can buy you life. Using extensive survey and government data on thousands of people, an economist found that people who have earned more are much less likely to die.
Details emerge on woman accused of al-Qaida ties
Newly public court documents contain reports by psychologists who treated Aafia Siddiqui after she was arrested in Afghanistan in July 2008 and was charged with taking a gun and shooting at U.S. soldiers and FBI agents.
Positive self-statements do more harm than good
New method to detect food borne pathogens Scientists have suggested an improved method for detection of food-borne pathogens.
For a Frugal Dieter, Weight Loss on a Sliding Scale
Published: Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 5:10 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 5:10 a.m. IF you're one of the millions of people who are dieting right this minute, or even thinking about it, here's some good news: you don't have to throw a lot of money at the problem to see results.
Last week, in the wake of two of the most calculated, chilling murders for the year, T&T desperately searched for answers to make sense of what was happening to this country.
What's the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
One Reader Asks: "I read a lot of articles on psychology websites and I often see the terms 'psychologist' and 'psychiatrist,' but I'm not really clear on what those titles mean.
Teens Influenced By Movie Characters Who Smoke, Both The Good Guys And The Bad Guys
Main Category: Smoking / Quit Smoking Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health ; Psychology / Psychiatry Article Date: 03 Jul 2009 - 0:00 PDT Dartmouth researchers have determined that movie characters who smoke, regardless of whether they are "good guys" or "bad guys," influence teens to try smoking.
Rejection, cosmetic surgery link
People who are sensitive about their looks and concerned about being rejected because of them are more likely to be interested in cosmetic surgery than those who are less sensitive.
In the Eye of the Storm: Why Some People Stayed Behind
Hurricane Katrina was the largest natural disaster in U.S. history, claiming the lives of more than 1,800 victims and causing well over $100 billion in damage along the Gulf Coast.
Sanford's mental state questioned
Gov. Mark Sanford is acting like a love-struck teenager. Or, maybe he has a deeper personality disorder, some experts speculate.
Book Review: "Safety for the Long Haul"
By Oliver B. Patton, Washington Editor Every truck safety professional in the country should read this book.
Depp dips into killer role for 'Public Enemies'
Johnny Depp knows how to make pirates and other villains seem charming, so it's not surprising that he puts a killer smile on the face of gangster John Dillinger in "Public Enemies." This well-tailored bad guy doesn't let the Great Depression get him down.
Was Michael Jackson A Pedophile?
I study sexual orientation and related traits such as sex atypicality and gender identity.
Your Surroundings Mirror Your Beliefs
Whatever you believe, new research suggests that you're likely to surround yourself with others who feel the same way, whether they be friends or talking heads on television.
POLICE have given up the search for Moors Murder victim Keith Bennett - 45 years after he disappeared.
Study On Psychological Impact Of Mass Shootings
Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry Also Included In: Public Health ; Anxiety / Stress Article Date: 30 Jun 2009 - 4:00 PDT Findings from Universite de Montreal's Louis-H. Lafontaine Hospital-Fernand-Seguin Research Centre and McGill University Health Centre Less than two percent of the community were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress, and ...
People Go To Plastic Surgeons Sensitive Of Rejection
Being teased based on appearance may end up in cosmetic surgeons' room. People go for cosmetic surgery because of the sensitivity in regard to appearance based rejection.
Placebo Effects in Caregivers May Change Behavior of Children with ADHD
Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are the accepted treatment to stem hyperactivity in children with attention deficit-hyperactive disorder and improve their behavior.
John Dillinger ignored the futureand focused on his work ethic
Johnny Depp as John Dillinger in "Public Enemies." Public Enemies / / / June 29, 2009 by Roger Ebert "I rob banks," John Dillinger would sometimes say by way of introduction.