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How early detection could change autism diagnosis and intervention, with Geraldine Dawson, PhD
Episode 233
About one in 36 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Geraldine Dawson, PhD, of Duke University, discusses why the n…
3 years, 5 months ago
What does modern retirement look like? With Mo Wang, PhD
Episode 232
Forget the stereotype of a good-bye party in the break room followed by endless days on the golf course. Today, workers are staying on the job longer…
3 years, 5 months ago
What’s behind the crisis in teen mental health, with Kathleen Ethier, PhD
Episode 231
Recently released CDC data found that teen girls are experiencing startling levels of sadness and violence -- nearly 1 in 3 had seriously considered …
3 years, 5 months ago
Psychedelic therapy: Will it be a game changer for mental health treatment? with Albert Garcia-Romeu, PhD
Episode 230
In just a few years, psychedelics have gone from being a symbol of the 1960s counterculture to being touted as highly promising mental health treatme…
3 years, 5 months ago
Hypnosis in therapy - pain management for the body and mind, with David Patterson, PhD
Episode 229
Hypnosis is more than just a stage trick. Psychologists and other researchers have found that it can be useful in treating pain, anxiety, and a range…
3 years, 6 months ago
The secret to living a happy life, with Marc Schulz, PhD
Episode 228
What makes for a good life? What makes for a happy life? Marc Schulz, PhD, associate director of the 85-year-old Harvard Study of Adult Development, …
3 years, 6 months ago
Why clutter stresses us out, with Dn. Joseph Ferrari, PhD
Episode 227
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by all your stuff? If so, you're not alone. In recent years, a thriving decluttering industry has sprung up to help…
3 years, 6 months ago
Why you should aim to be a “good enough” parent, with Tim Cavell, PhD, and Lauren Quetsch, PhD
Episode 226
Being a parent can be tough these days. Dozens of books and articles offer competing answers to questions from how to help siblings get along to how …
3 years, 6 months ago
Why our attention spans are shrinking, with Gloria Mark, PhD
Episode 225
These days, most of us live our lives tethered to our computers and smartphones, which are unending sources of distraction. Research has shown that o…
3 years, 7 months ago
How to live with bipolar disorder, with David Miklowitz, PhD, and Terri Cheney
Episode 224
Up to 4% of people in the U.S. have bipolar disorder, but as common as this mood disorder is, it is also often misunderstood. Psychologist and resear…
3 years, 7 months ago