EdPsyc.org http://edpsyc.org All about Psychiatry Education Thu, 23 May 2013 11:57:01 +0000 en hourly 1 Building a ‘better’ brain http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/building-a-better-brain/ http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/building-a-better-brain/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 11:57:01 +0000 admin http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/building-a-better-brain/ As early as the 1950s, psychologist David Krech foresaw the power and the peril of cognitive enhancement — prescient concerns that live on today.
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Media Advisory: Experts Available to Discuss Psychological Impacts of Oklahoma Tornado Disaster http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/media-advisory-experts-available-to-discuss-psychological-impacts-of-oklahoma-tornado-disaster/ http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/media-advisory-experts-available-to-discuss-psychological-impacts-of-oklahoma-tornado-disaster/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 11:51:41 +0000 admin http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/media-advisory-experts-available-to-discuss-psychological-impacts-of-oklahoma-tornado-disaster/
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Making mentally ill defendants ready for trial http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/making-mentally-ill-defendants-ready-for-trial/ http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/making-mentally-ill-defendants-ready-for-trial/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 09:37:02 +0000 admin http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/making-mentally-ill-defendants-ready-for-trial/ May 19, 2013 KERRVILLE, Texas – The judge ascended the bench. He looked down at cafeteria-style tables marked “Prosecuting Attorney” and “Defense Attorney.” To his left, two men sat in a box marked “Jury.” The witness stand was marked “Witness.”
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New Research Suggests Possible Direction for Treatment of Autism http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/new-research-suggests-possible-direction-for-treatment-of-autism/ http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/new-research-suggests-possible-direction-for-treatment-of-autism/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 03:07:01 +0000 admin http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/new-research-suggests-possible-direction-for-treatment-of-autism/ Treatment can be done at home or school at low cost, according to study.
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Senators discuss changing background check bill http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/senators-discuss-changing-background-check-bill/ http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/senators-discuss-changing-background-check-bill/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 06:12:25 +0000 admin http://edpsyc.org/2013/05/senators-discuss-changing-background-check-bill/ May 08, 2013 WASHINGTON – Lawmakers backing gun control say they are discussing how to revise the defeated Senate background check bill in order to win votes they need to resuscitate the measure.
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