Speaking of Psychology

APA’s latest Stress in America survey found that 72 percent of Americans reported feeling stressed about money at least some time in the prior month. In this episode, psychologist and researcher Linda Gallo, PhD, talks about how stress from finances and other sources can affect your health. APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020, click here to learn more https://convention.apa.org/proposals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ty Tashiro, a psychologist specializing in relationship dynamics and author of "The Science of Happily Ever After," shares valuable insights on finding lasting love. He emphasizes the importance of balancing emotional instincts with rational decision-making in romantic pursuits. Tashiro discusses how dating preferences, like education and height, can limit potential matches. He also highlights the impact of personality traits, such as kindness, on relationship satisfaction, offering practical advice for selecting future partners.

A growing body of research has shown a connection between our minds and bodies – a relationship that can affect our overall health. In this episode, psychologist Parinda Khatri, PhD, discusses the impact of an integrated and patient-centered health care model, which brings psychologists, physicians and patients together to treat the whole person. APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020, click here to learn more https://convention.apa.org/proposals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Advancements in virtual reality technology have not only led to improved experiences for people who enjoy video games but they are also treating very serious psychological and physical disabilities. In this episode, psychologist Albert “Skip” Rizzo, PhD, discusses research into the effectiveness of virtual reality therapy and how this technology can improve the therapist-client relationship. APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020, click here to learn more https://convention.apa.org/proposals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research into effective ways to prevent or slow down the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has come a long way, according to researcher and neuropsychologist Glenn E. Smith, PhD. In this episode, he discusses the causes of dementia as well as the effectiveness of activities such as physical exercise and brain training games in preventing it. APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020, click here to learn more https://convention.apa.org/proposals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research into effective ways to prevent or slow down the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has come a long way, according to researcher and neuropsychologist Glenn E. Smith, PhD. In this episode, he discusses the causes of dementia as well as the effectiveness of activities such as physical exercise and brain training games in preventing it. APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020, click here to learn more https://convention.apa.org/proposals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krista Lisdahl, a neuropsychologist and director of the Brain Imaging and Neuropsychology Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, explores the alarming impact of marijuana on the developing brains of teenagers and young adults. She highlights the concerning rise in usage among adolescents and examines how chronic use can alter brain structure, affect cognitive functioning, and lead to mood issues. Lisdahl urges the need for informed policies and education to protect youth amidst increasing legalization and rising THC levels.

Deciding how to discipline a child can be one of the hardest parts of being a parent. Even parents of generally well-behaved children can find themselves at a loss when trying to discipline a defiant toddler or a surly teenager. In this episode, psychologist Alan Kazdin, PhD, discusses corporal punishment and the most effective techniques for getting the behavior parents want. APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020, click here to learn more https://convention.apa.org/proposals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging discussion, psychologist and former APA President Nadine J. Kaslow tackles the growing suicide crisis. She highlights the critical stigma and barriers to mental health care that prevent individuals from seeking help. Kaslow shares innovative strategies, including evidence-based treatments and a groundbreaking app called Relief Link, designed to connect those in need with resources. The conversation also addresses the alarming rise in youth suicide, with a focus on cyberbullying and the importance of culturally sensitive support.

Are companies like people? According to Susan Fiske, PhD, companies may not be flesh and blood, but customers view even the largest publicly traded companies very much like the way they view other people. And the reasons for this way of thinking are not all that different from how humans evolved to trust one another. APA is currently seeking proposals for APA 2020, click here to learn more https://convention.apa.org/proposals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices