Psychology Online

Pyschology News & Articles Aggregator
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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 …

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

“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 …

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

(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 …

Friday, March 26th, 2010

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 …

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

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 …

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

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 …

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

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 …

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

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 …

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

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 …

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

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 …