Children with autism and ADD can enhance their social skills by learning techniques based on improv theater. Story reported by Peter Balonon-Rosen.
New York Magazine: Needy Narcissists May Just Be Extreme Neurotics
Two sets of traits — vulnerable narcissism and neuroticism — that were previously viewed as distinct may actually describe the same people. Article written by Drake Baer.
http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2017/02/needy-narcissists-may-just-be-extreme-neurotics.html
STAT News: A dangerous wait
Colleges are having difficulty keeping up with the demand for psychotherapy and counseling among their students. Article written by Megan Thielking.
A dangerous wait: Colleges can’t meet soaring student needs for mental health care
The Washington Post: Americans are seriously stressed out about the future of the country, survey finds
An American Psychological Association poll has found that Americans are now significantly stressed out about politics, in addition to their usual stressors of work and money. Article written by Colby Itkowitz.
Mad in America: Trials Comparing Treatments for Depression Favor Pharmacotherapy when Statisticians Involved
A recent meta-analysis indicates that financial support for the pharmaceutical industry seems to be an overriding variable in studies addressing the question of whether drugs or psychotherapy are a more effective treatment for depression.