Here is what I am reading today: evil eyebrows and a pointy chin “Psychologists have found that a downward pointing triangle can be perceived to carry threat just like a negative face in a crowd. In a paper published in Emotion, a journal of the American Psychological Association, Dr Derrick Watson and Dr Elisabeth Blagrove [...]
Definition: A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that carries signals between neurons as well as other cells in the body. These chemicals are released from the end of one neuron and cross the synapse to receptor sites in the next neuron. While scientists are not quite sure exactly how many ...
Here is what I am reading today: got spider? “A single brief therapy session for adults with a lifelong debilitating spider phobia resulted in lasting changes to the brain’s response to fear.” does eating organic food make you a jerk? “Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, but an apple? Well it may be more [...]
Here is what I am reading today: age, genetics and exercise affect the brain! “Exercise clears the mind. It gets the blood pumping and more oxygen is delivered to the brain. This is familiar territory, but Dartmouth’s David Bucci thinks there is much more going on.” why parents are happier “Contrary to recent scholarship and [...]
Here is what I am reading today!: Java drinkers live longer? “One of life’s simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely [...]
The following is an attempt to interpret Thomas Kuhn’s ‘The Structure of Scientific Revolutions’ using the framework of a discipline which is eclectic, pragmatic and empirical in approach. The starting point of this interpretation is a review of ‘The Structure of Scientific Revolutions’ which the reader will find via the link in the Appendix. This [...]
The National Institute for Health Research has put up a briefing on their YouTube Channel about knowledge transfer and innovation in the NHS
Here is what I am reading today: controlling neurotransmission “Scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered that the single protein — alpha 2 delta — exerts a spigot-like function, controlling the volume of neurotransmitters and other chemicals that flow between the synapses of brain neurons. The study, published online in Nature, shows how [...]
Here is what I am reading today: Harry Potter inspiration “A self-writing diary in one of J K Rowling’s books on Harry Potter has inspired researchers to create a paper that spells out a person’s blood type. “ alarm clocks make you fat?? “As if you needed another reason to despise your alarm clock. A [...]
Psychology is a hub science(TM) Here is what we are reading today: tweeting live brain surgery! “Dr. Kim Dong of Houston’s Memorial Hermann hospital performed a brain tumor resection surgery on a young adult patient Wednesday morning. The operation was a routine one for him, but this time it came with a catch: His every [...]
Deborah talked to Good Health Magazine in December 2011 about the importance of knowing your children’s friends. Check out the full article here in Good Health Magazine.
Deborah talked to Practical Parenting Magazine in February 2012 about starting school. Check out the full article: Deborah Jepsen talks to Practical Parenting_Feb 2012 Check out the magazine website here.
Kristina joined the team in September, 2011. She is energetic and caring and loves working with children and adolescents. When asked why she likes working with kids, her response was, “My main focus is to assist and support children in the development of their ‘self’ – their self-esteem, self-confidence, self-concept and resilience. The rest follows!” [...]
It’s been a while since I have updated this blog as I have been enjoying being a Mum! Charlie arrived on the 12th October 2011. My little bundle of joy has been keeping me busy! He is an active baby who loves to feed (sometime a little too frequently!). He is full of smiles! His sleep [...]
Home About Psychlinks Blog Table of Contents Directory Dr . David Baxter Forum Subscribe Psychlinks Psychology Mental Health Blog Occasional commentary on psychology , psychiatry , mental health , the internet , and life by an Ottawa psychologist Mental Health , Psychology , Psychiatry Blog Book Reviews The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life by djbaxter on March 11, 2012 T he Swiss Cheese Theory of Life Judith A . Belmont , MS , and Lora Shor , LSW Premier Publishing Media 1st edition October 21, 2011 ISBN-10 : 0982039891 ISBN-13 : 978-0982039892 16.75 Don’t get stuck in life’s holes The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life is a book about resiliency . Using Swiss Cheese as a metaphor for life itself , you will explore ways to get through the holes rather than get stuck in