The Power Of The Internet
Have you ever been told that people, on average, eat up to 8 spiders in their sleep every year? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that THIS IS A MYTH! The reality…
Do You Think People Are Born Into Their Sexuality?
This is one of the most controversial, and seemingly unsolvable mysteries of our generation. The answer to this used to be a lot simpler – people generally thought that homosexuality…
Strange Disorder: Stockholm Syndrome
This really is a strange disorder; Stockholm Syndrome (also known as captor-bonding) is a psychological condition in which hostages or victims of kidnappings experience positive feelings towards the people who are…
The Key To Standing Out From The Competition
If you’re an aspiring psychologist, or in any other profession for that matter, you should aim to gain some work experience over the summer. Not only will it give you…
Lifelong Contentment, Happiness And Mental Well-Being
Peter Kinderman, Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Liverpool shares how to guarantee lifelong contentment, happiness and mental well-being… I were able to offer wise “self-help” advice that…
Abu Ghraib: The Real Stanford Prison Experiment
Extended commentary by Peter Kinderman. The pictures above and below were taken at Abu Ghraib Prison in Iraq during 2003-2004 and outline how some of the prisoners were mistreated by…
Genie: A Psychological Case Study
Genie (born in 1957, California) was the victim of severe child abuse, neglect and social isolation. She was discovered by the authorities in 1970 (aged 13) – up until then,…
The Jigsaw Man: Paul Britton
For all you aspiring forensic and criminal psychologists out there, if you’re looking for a bit of summer reading, I’d highly recommend The Jigsaw Man. In a nutshell, its a detective…
Psych Central: Resource Directory
Dr. John Grohol’s personal picks from around the Internet for everything related to mental health: Psych Central – Resource Directory.
Psychology Broadcasts
All in the mind Claudia Hammond asks whether the use of physical restraint in mental health services should be eliminated. She’s joined by Jimmy Noak, director of nursing at Broadmoor Hospital,…