There must be a cognitive bias that explains why it is so hard for us to learn that correlation does not mean causation. Okay, we…
Posts published in September 2020
A genetic study has identified neuronal abnormalities in the electrical activity of cortical cells derived from people with a rare genetic disorder called 22q11.2 deletion…
Recently the American Psychological Association published a Speaking of Psychology podcast (and transcript) about the One Mind PsyberGuide—a mental health app rating service. While I…
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, NIMH will host a livestream event on September 23, 2020, from 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET, to…
In this message for National Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Gordon describes NIMH’s efforts to address the rising rates of suicide in the U.S. among Black…
The purpose of this workshop is to stimulate discussions among experts to identify systematic experimental approaches to gain comprehensive insights into psychiatric disease mechanisms based…
Chet Mirman, Ph.D. Highland Park, Illinois Abstract Conspicuously absent in our national debate about border security are discussions of the psychological issues driving this debate.…
Bryan K. Nichols, Ph.D. and Medria L. Connolly, Ph.D.[1] Like many of the best movies, I’ll start this story with our present cliff hanging dilemma…
Hear about the recent meetings of workgroups convened by NIH to focus on ways to advance HIV prevention and treatment science through advances and opportunities…
Suicide rates in older adults have risen more than 40% in the past 10 years and social disconnection is one of the primary risk factors.…