The Mind-Body Medicine Research Lab researches the connection between the human mind and physical health through various methods like hypnosis and mindfulness. The lab is led by Dr. Gary Elkins, a professor of psychology and neuroscience and the leading researcher and expert on the use of hypnotherapy for multiple medical problems.
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“I was looking for a place where I could train psychologists and also be in a really rich research environment,” Mire said. “The Christian mission of [Baylor] is a huge draw, and it gels very nicely with my perspective on my work, what I do and why I do it.”
“If you’ve never seen anyone in your life succeed through education or legal work, why would you believe that path is possible for you?” Riley said. “Poverty is a cycle, and crime can feel like a rational response to it.”
“Our internship program is sought after by doctoral intern applicants because it provides powerful experiences in helping therapists grow both professionally and personally,” he said.
While seasonal depression has many effects, there are just as many ways to combat seasonal depression. The more common treatments include vitamin D supplements, light therapy, psychotherapy and prescribed medications. With the days ending much earlier in the winter than the summer, people suffering from SAD may plan to watch the sunset most evenings for vitamin D exposure and to help adjust internal clocks.
When mental health issues are not adequately considered, defendants may not receive the compassion and context their situations deserve, resulting in harsher sentences or wrongful convictions.
“Terrifier 3” has continued to push the limits of what can be displayed on screen, leaving some viewers with no other choice than to squander their ticket purchase with an early exit.
“It started when I was about 9 years old,” Little said. “I was one of those nerdy little kids who spent her lunchtime in the library reading real ghost stories.”
While relationships are often a central part of college life, they are not always healthy. With the input of a psychology professor and the guidance of the Title IX Office, students can better identify and deal with potentially unhealthy relationships.
Taking an aptitude test is so incredibly valuable. Studies show the type of work someone is most likely to enjoy and succeed in is a career highlighting their aptitudes.
In our day and age, life revolves around social media. With social media detoxes becoming a fad, it raises the question of whether or not they are effective or just for show.
Living in gratitude and out of complaint is worth the effort. In this life, we will experience great joys, milestones, trials and hardships. Beginning to practice and implement a posture of gratitude will change our hearts and our lives.
“I was honored to receive the award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences (FABB),” Ginty said via email. “FABB’s goal of communicating science with policy makers and the public is something I value greatly as a scientist and educator.”
When students think about taking a psychology class, they might think of studying different psychological disorders or looking at what factors make a person violent or aggressive. This semester, however, two Baylor professors are exploring the positive side of psychology.