New ‘match’ streamlines clinical training experience for psych graduate students Melissa G. Hunt is the associate director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. She is also author of the book “Reclaim Your Life from IBS: A Scientifically Proven Plan for Relief without Restrictive Diets.” New ‘match’ streamlines clinical training experience for psych graduate students A new “match” for clinical psychology graduate students connects trainees with potential externship sites. In its second year, the initiative successfully matched more than 250 trainees in the mid-Atlantic region.
Video: Why This Psychologist Says You SHOULD Argue in Front of the Kids Penn In the News Today.com Video: Why This Psychologist Says You SHOULD Argue in Front of the Kids Adam Grant of the Wharton School has said it’s healthy for parents to have disagreements in front of their children. Grant, who specializes in disrupting conventional wisdom, explained that presenting kids with multiple viewpoints can help them evolve into more creative adults. It’s Never Been Sunnier in Philadelphia Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal It’s Never Been Sunnier in Philadelphia Penn researchers found that Philadelphia and its surrounding areas were among the least trusting and least agreeable people in the nation. The overall mood, however, seems to have shifted in the wake of the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory. Martin Seligman of the School of Arts and Sciences said that it is “conceivable that victory in one sport would energize victory in another sport.” 11 Panic Attack Symptoms You Might Not Expect Penn In the News Prevention 11 Panic Attack Symptoms You Might Not Expect The School of Arts and Sciences’ Dianne Chambless explained the psychology behind panic attacks, the symptoms of which may not resemble those seen in popular media. How to Get Your FOMO Under Control Penn In the News WebMD How to Get Your FOMO Under Control Seth J. Gillihan of the Perelman School of Medicine advised readers experiencing FOMO, or fear of missing out, to work on developing mindfulness and to take space from social media. How psychology explains the itch for spring cleaning Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and holds a secondary appointment at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine.nocred How psychology explains the itch for spring cleaning Wharton Professor Katherine Milkman teases out the “fresh start effect” of temporal landmarks like the first day of spring, New Year’s Day, and other meaningful calendar dates. Ketamine, Notorious Club Drug, Shows Promise as a Treatment for Depression, Studies Indicate Penn In the News Chicago Tribune Ketamine, Notorious Club Drug, Shows Promise as a Treatment for Depression, Studies Indicate The Perelman School of Medicine’s Dominic Sisti co-authored a paper on the possible hazards of using ketamine to treat depression but has since come to view the treatment as appropriate for some. Still, Sisti believes it would be beneficial for clinics to share more data on outcomes. Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation Penn In the News “Academic Minute” (WAMC, Northeast Public Radio) Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation The School of Arts and Sciences’ Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz performed a neurological study of altruism in kidney donors, noting greater activity in the areas of the brain tied to caring for offspring. Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism Penn In the News NPR Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism A 2007 Penn study found that African-American children were “5.1 times more likely to be misdiagnosed with conduct disorders” before receiving Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses. Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? Penn In the News The New York Times Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? In a book co-authored by Dan Hunter, Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School wrote that employees who participate in gamified motivational practices not only worked harder but described the games as “enjoyable and even addicting.” Other scholars, however, have warned of the consequences of substituting these incentives for traditional cash bonuses. Load More
It’s Never Been Sunnier in Philadelphia Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal It’s Never Been Sunnier in Philadelphia Penn researchers found that Philadelphia and its surrounding areas were among the least trusting and least agreeable people in the nation. The overall mood, however, seems to have shifted in the wake of the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory. Martin Seligman of the School of Arts and Sciences said that it is “conceivable that victory in one sport would energize victory in another sport.” 11 Panic Attack Symptoms You Might Not Expect Penn In the News Prevention 11 Panic Attack Symptoms You Might Not Expect The School of Arts and Sciences’ Dianne Chambless explained the psychology behind panic attacks, the symptoms of which may not resemble those seen in popular media. How to Get Your FOMO Under Control Penn In the News WebMD How to Get Your FOMO Under Control Seth J. Gillihan of the Perelman School of Medicine advised readers experiencing FOMO, or fear of missing out, to work on developing mindfulness and to take space from social media. How psychology explains the itch for spring cleaning Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and holds a secondary appointment at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine.nocred How psychology explains the itch for spring cleaning Wharton Professor Katherine Milkman teases out the “fresh start effect” of temporal landmarks like the first day of spring, New Year’s Day, and other meaningful calendar dates. Ketamine, Notorious Club Drug, Shows Promise as a Treatment for Depression, Studies Indicate Penn In the News Chicago Tribune Ketamine, Notorious Club Drug, Shows Promise as a Treatment for Depression, Studies Indicate The Perelman School of Medicine’s Dominic Sisti co-authored a paper on the possible hazards of using ketamine to treat depression but has since come to view the treatment as appropriate for some. Still, Sisti believes it would be beneficial for clinics to share more data on outcomes. Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation Penn In the News “Academic Minute” (WAMC, Northeast Public Radio) Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation The School of Arts and Sciences’ Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz performed a neurological study of altruism in kidney donors, noting greater activity in the areas of the brain tied to caring for offspring. Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism Penn In the News NPR Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism A 2007 Penn study found that African-American children were “5.1 times more likely to be misdiagnosed with conduct disorders” before receiving Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses. Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? Penn In the News The New York Times Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? In a book co-authored by Dan Hunter, Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School wrote that employees who participate in gamified motivational practices not only worked harder but described the games as “enjoyable and even addicting.” Other scholars, however, have warned of the consequences of substituting these incentives for traditional cash bonuses. Load More
11 Panic Attack Symptoms You Might Not Expect Penn In the News Prevention 11 Panic Attack Symptoms You Might Not Expect The School of Arts and Sciences’ Dianne Chambless explained the psychology behind panic attacks, the symptoms of which may not resemble those seen in popular media. How to Get Your FOMO Under Control Penn In the News WebMD How to Get Your FOMO Under Control Seth J. Gillihan of the Perelman School of Medicine advised readers experiencing FOMO, or fear of missing out, to work on developing mindfulness and to take space from social media. How psychology explains the itch for spring cleaning Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and holds a secondary appointment at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine.nocred How psychology explains the itch for spring cleaning Wharton Professor Katherine Milkman teases out the “fresh start effect” of temporal landmarks like the first day of spring, New Year’s Day, and other meaningful calendar dates. Ketamine, Notorious Club Drug, Shows Promise as a Treatment for Depression, Studies Indicate Penn In the News Chicago Tribune Ketamine, Notorious Club Drug, Shows Promise as a Treatment for Depression, Studies Indicate The Perelman School of Medicine’s Dominic Sisti co-authored a paper on the possible hazards of using ketamine to treat depression but has since come to view the treatment as appropriate for some. Still, Sisti believes it would be beneficial for clinics to share more data on outcomes. Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation Penn In the News “Academic Minute” (WAMC, Northeast Public Radio) Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation The School of Arts and Sciences’ Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz performed a neurological study of altruism in kidney donors, noting greater activity in the areas of the brain tied to caring for offspring. Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism Penn In the News NPR Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism A 2007 Penn study found that African-American children were “5.1 times more likely to be misdiagnosed with conduct disorders” before receiving Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses. Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? Penn In the News The New York Times Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? In a book co-authored by Dan Hunter, Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School wrote that employees who participate in gamified motivational practices not only worked harder but described the games as “enjoyable and even addicting.” Other scholars, however, have warned of the consequences of substituting these incentives for traditional cash bonuses. Load More
How to Get Your FOMO Under Control Penn In the News WebMD How to Get Your FOMO Under Control Seth J. Gillihan of the Perelman School of Medicine advised readers experiencing FOMO, or fear of missing out, to work on developing mindfulness and to take space from social media. How psychology explains the itch for spring cleaning Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and holds a secondary appointment at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine.nocred How psychology explains the itch for spring cleaning Wharton Professor Katherine Milkman teases out the “fresh start effect” of temporal landmarks like the first day of spring, New Year’s Day, and other meaningful calendar dates. Ketamine, Notorious Club Drug, Shows Promise as a Treatment for Depression, Studies Indicate Penn In the News Chicago Tribune Ketamine, Notorious Club Drug, Shows Promise as a Treatment for Depression, Studies Indicate The Perelman School of Medicine’s Dominic Sisti co-authored a paper on the possible hazards of using ketamine to treat depression but has since come to view the treatment as appropriate for some. Still, Sisti believes it would be beneficial for clinics to share more data on outcomes. Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation Penn In the News “Academic Minute” (WAMC, Northeast Public Radio) Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation The School of Arts and Sciences’ Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz performed a neurological study of altruism in kidney donors, noting greater activity in the areas of the brain tied to caring for offspring. Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism Penn In the News NPR Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism A 2007 Penn study found that African-American children were “5.1 times more likely to be misdiagnosed with conduct disorders” before receiving Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses. Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? Penn In the News The New York Times Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? In a book co-authored by Dan Hunter, Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School wrote that employees who participate in gamified motivational practices not only worked harder but described the games as “enjoyable and even addicting.” Other scholars, however, have warned of the consequences of substituting these incentives for traditional cash bonuses. Load More
How psychology explains the itch for spring cleaning Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and holds a secondary appointment at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine.nocred How psychology explains the itch for spring cleaning Wharton Professor Katherine Milkman teases out the “fresh start effect” of temporal landmarks like the first day of spring, New Year’s Day, and other meaningful calendar dates.
Ketamine, Notorious Club Drug, Shows Promise as a Treatment for Depression, Studies Indicate Penn In the News Chicago Tribune Ketamine, Notorious Club Drug, Shows Promise as a Treatment for Depression, Studies Indicate The Perelman School of Medicine’s Dominic Sisti co-authored a paper on the possible hazards of using ketamine to treat depression but has since come to view the treatment as appropriate for some. Still, Sisti believes it would be beneficial for clinics to share more data on outcomes. Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation Penn In the News “Academic Minute” (WAMC, Northeast Public Radio) Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation The School of Arts and Sciences’ Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz performed a neurological study of altruism in kidney donors, noting greater activity in the areas of the brain tied to caring for offspring. Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism Penn In the News NPR Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism A 2007 Penn study found that African-American children were “5.1 times more likely to be misdiagnosed with conduct disorders” before receiving Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses. Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? Penn In the News The New York Times Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? In a book co-authored by Dan Hunter, Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School wrote that employees who participate in gamified motivational practices not only worked harder but described the games as “enjoyable and even addicting.” Other scholars, however, have warned of the consequences of substituting these incentives for traditional cash bonuses. Load More
Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation Penn In the News “Academic Minute” (WAMC, Northeast Public Radio) Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, University of Pennsylvania – Altruism and Kidney Donation The School of Arts and Sciences’ Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz performed a neurological study of altruism in kidney donors, noting greater activity in the areas of the brain tied to caring for offspring. Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism Penn In the News NPR Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism A 2007 Penn study found that African-American children were “5.1 times more likely to be misdiagnosed with conduct disorders” before receiving Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses. Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? Penn In the News The New York Times Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? In a book co-authored by Dan Hunter, Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School wrote that employees who participate in gamified motivational practices not only worked harder but described the games as “enjoyable and even addicting.” Other scholars, however, have warned of the consequences of substituting these incentives for traditional cash bonuses. Load More
Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism Penn In the News NPR Black and Latino Children Are Often Overlooked When It Comes to Autism A 2007 Penn study found that African-American children were “5.1 times more likely to be misdiagnosed with conduct disorders” before receiving Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses. Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? Penn In the News The New York Times Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? In a book co-authored by Dan Hunter, Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School wrote that employees who participate in gamified motivational practices not only worked harder but described the games as “enjoyable and even addicting.” Other scholars, however, have warned of the consequences of substituting these incentives for traditional cash bonuses. Load More
Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? Penn In the News The New York Times Lotto Tickets Are Nice, Boss, But Can I Have My Bonus? In a book co-authored by Dan Hunter, Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School wrote that employees who participate in gamified motivational practices not only worked harder but described the games as “enjoyable and even addicting.” Other scholars, however, have warned of the consequences of substituting these incentives for traditional cash bonuses.