In Moscow on 15 December, a round table “Psychological assistance to socially vulnerable categories of citizens of the Union State: experience and prospects”. The event was organized by the Permanent Committee of the Union State, attended by leading experts-psychologists of the two countries. The round table participants made a number of concrete proposals on strengthening collaboration in the .. more …
“Society needs to wake up about the role emotional and psychological abuse has in domestic violence” says Chief Executive of Women’s Refuge, Heather Henare.Her comments come as part of concerns Women’s Refuge has in the lead up to the Christmas holiday season when spikes usually occur in domestic violence statistics.”We captured details about abuse types from 60% of women who used our services .. more …
(AFP)- 2 hours ago WASHINGTON — A US federal judge on Monday ordered a psychological evaluation for the 21-year-old Idaho man accused of attempting to assassinate President Barack Obama by firing an assault rifle at the White House.Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez appeared in federal court in handcuffs and sporting long black hair and a thick black beard.Judge Alan Kay ordered him held .. more …
In the aftermath of a disaster or crisis, people experience all sorts of reactions requiring more than physical help. Often, people need psychological first aid. .. more …
By Amy Hotz Amy.Hotz@StarNewsOnline.com “The Jailhouse” is rocking. The locally made and produced feature by Galvanized Films and 3L Productions will be released theatrically May 4 in 10 states, including Carmike 16 in Wilmington. .. more …
When Paula Butturini’s husband was shot, he almost died of his injuries. But physical wounds turned into deep psychological scars. Butturini talks to Linda Wertheimer about her memoir, Keeping the .. more …
BAGHDAD — It was nearly two years ago when Iraqi soldiers raided the home of Senaa Tahir Abid, but she thinks about it every day. The soldiers said they had received tips that Senaa’s husband and .. more …
Berlin – When it comes to your love life, are you more of a diplomat, a director, an architect or an adventurer? Are you the self-sacrificing type, an extrovert or supremely .. more …
We often talk as if some people simply are disciplined and others are not, as if it’s a gene we either have or don’t have. “I couldn’t possibly exercise before going to work in the morning … I don’t .. more …
The mental health of China’s youngsters is on the decline, with 60 percent of college students feeling isolated and 80 percent feeling social injustice, a survey has suggested. Those feelings find .. more …