CULTURE
Cul♦ture | \kəl-chər\ | noun
The totality of all the individual artifacts, behaviors, and mental concepts transmitted among the members of society by learning; what remains of a man's past working on his present to shape his future.¹
¹Campbell, M.D., Robert J. (1996) Psychiatric Dictionary: Seventh Edition. New York: Oxford University Press.
New Report Shows Increase in ADHD Diagnosis among Girls, Hispanic Children
By: Brittney Dunkins
Diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD—the most-diagnosed mental disorder among U.S. children—continues to rise, according to a report published Tuesday in the Journal of Clinical Psychology.
ADHD diagnosis among U.S. children ages 5 to 17 increased 43 percent between 2003 and 2011, according to the report, “Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Parent-reported Diagnosis of ADHD.”
The jump equates to 5.8 million—or nearly 1 in 10—children and young adults in the United States with ADHD.
Why Mindfulness Is a Superpower: An Animation
Narrated by Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier
Animation by Katy Davis (AKA Gobblynne) http://www.gobblynne.com
Animation assistant: Kim Alexander http://www.kimalexander.co.uk
Practicing mindfulness is one of the single most powerful things you can do for your wellbeing. Want to give it a try? Visit http://www.happify.com for guided meditations and other mindfulness-building activities designed by experts.
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Director's Innovation Speaker Series: Youth Suicidal Behaviors: Where Do We Go From Here
16 Dec 2024, 12:00 pmDuring this fireside chat, Drs. Shelli Avenevoli and Arielle H. Sheftall will provide an overview of the state of youth suicide and suicidal behaviors in the United States.
Pre-Application Webinar: Effectiveness and Services Trials
3 Dec 2024, 12:00 pmThis webinar will provide the scientific field and NIMH scientific reviewers with updated information on clinical trials, including changes to pilot effectiveness and services research.
Information Session: NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities (December)
3 Dec 2024, 12:00 pmUndergrads, grad students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows are invited to learn about training opportunities in the NIMH Intramural Research Program.
Webinar: Understanding Autism in Indigenous Communities
15 Nov 2024, 12:00 pmThis webinar, held in honor of Native American Heritage Month, features a conversation with Native American professionals and advocates on the intersection of autism, indigenous heritage, and efforts to enhance resources and outreach for Native American communities affected by autism and development
Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Youth-Centered Approaches to Media Research
13 Nov 2024, 12:00 pmDuring this lecture, Jenny Radesky, M.D., and Megan Moreno, M.D., M.S.Ed., M.P.H., discussed youth-centered approaches to social media research.
Personality vs. Trauma Coping: A Misunderstood Distinction
8 Dec 2024, 9:13 pmThe misunderstood difference between someone’s personality and their trauma coping.
Your Hard Week Matters—Even If Others Have It Worse
8 Dec 2024, 8:45 pmDiscover why struggles don’t need to be a competition. Learn 3 ways to honor your emotions, validate your experiences, and let go of unnecessary comparisons to others’ challenges.
Have a Wise Winter Break
8 Dec 2024, 8:41 pmThe holiday represent a break but they also present opportunities for savvy students of psychology or other majors
Love Relationships Take Emotional Muscle
8 Dec 2024, 8:39 pmGiving your heart takes more than love. It also takes emotional courage.
Smaller is Often Better for Habit Change
8 Dec 2024, 7:28 pmMaking changes in habits or other behavioral patterns is achieved most effectively if approached through small, slow, steady steps.
Passing the torch: Reflections and recommendations to advance <em>Training and Education in Professional Psychology</em>.
17 Oct 2024, 12:00 amAs Training and Education in Professional Psychology (TEPP’s) outgoing editorial team ends their term, the authors reflect on the journal’s contributions to health service psychology (HSP) and suggest potential priorities and opportunities as both the journal and the science of education
Managing clinical supervision dilemmas: A mixed-methods vignette study.
15 Aug 2024, 12:00 amClinical supervision plays a pivotal role in training the next generation of health service psychologists. Given the dyadic nature and multiple priorities of supervision, dilemmas are common; however, few data exist on the frequency and types of dilemmas, and more importantly, how they are navigated
Existing policies and procedures for training needs among clinical psychology trainees: An institutional policy review.
15 Aug 2024, 12:00 amStudents in professional psychology programs undergo 5 or more years of graduate training to prepare for autonomous practice as psychologists, with research, practica, and supervision as core components of these training programs. Many accredited clinical psychology programs utilize a clinical manua