Improving health care with psychology (SOP39)
Where we live, work or socialize have an impact on our health. Poverty greatly increases the risk of heart disease, depression and stress, as do racism and ethnic discrimination, according to numerous...
8 Jul 20167min
How masculinity can hurt mental health (SOP38)
The availability and quality of health care is often substandard when it comes to serving low-income boys and men in ethnic/minority communities. As a result, they have some of the worst health outcom...
10 Jun 201616min
Recognizing a narcissist (SOP37)
Narcissism is not just something attributed to people who post selfies and list all their favorite meals on Facebook. It’s a diagnosable personality disorder that causes people to have a delusional se...
13 Mai 201614min
Discrimination and stress (SOP36)
Experiencing discrimination in any form can be profoundly stressful for many people, according to the latest Stress in America™ survey, published by the American Psychological Association. In this epi...
8 Apr 201614min
Planning for a successful career (SOP35)
Succeeding in any profession takes careful planning and skills that may not be obvious to people at the start of their careers. In this episode, psychologist Garth Fowler, PhD, talks about the benefit...
11 Mar 201611min
Nonverbal communication speaks volumes (SOP34)
If you think reading people is not a science, think again. Understanding expressions that only appear on someone’s face for tenths of a second can mean a lot to those who know what to look for. In thi...
12 Feb 201613min
Putting an end to bullying and school violence (SOP33)
School violence and bullying are a concern for parents and educators alike. As a result, thousands of school districts have implemented anti-bullying programs. In this episode, psychologist and educat...
15 Jan 20169min
Psychology’s influence on our digital world (SOP32)
Psychologists are key in understanding how and why we use technology the way we do. Our smartphones and activity trackers can gauge our moods, and there are apps that can act as mobile therapists. In ...
14 Des 20159min
