Transitional Characters takes a liberating approach to psychology | Health | Pittsburgh
click to enlarge CP PHOTO: Mars Johnson Sarah Tucker, Masters Intern with Transitional Characters In literature, a transitional character is someone who bravely…
Psychologist leads longitudinal studies to improve health outcomes
Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority group in the United States, yet studies on factors associated with health outcomes in Hispanic communities are limited. Frank J. Penedo, a professor in…
UVM psychology program to bring more mental health care to Vermont
The University of Vermont has received a $1.2 million federal grant to expand its clinical psychology doctoral training program, according to a community announcement. The grant, awarded by the Health…
A Sense of Purpose Promotes Cognitive Health
The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050—a 41 percent increase. As the U.S. population grows…
Health Risks & What Docs Want You To Know
From the hair salon to the dermatologist’s office to Facebook mom groups, it seems like everyone is talking about hair growth treatments. Hormonal shifts (like those that come with pregnancy…
How to Evaluate Mental Health AI
This post was co-written with team members from the Division of Digital Psychiatry, Aoife Keane and Jermic Aryee. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health is impossible…