Speaking of Psychology show

Speaking of Psychology

Summary: "Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.

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Podcasts:

 Unlocking the psychology of millennials | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:14

Psychologists are studying millennials and trying to discover more about the motivations and desires of a generation often thought of as being narcissistic and self-absorbed. In this episode, psychologist and researcher Jean Twenge, author of the best-selling book “Generation Me : Why Today's Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled—and More Miserable Than Ever Before ,” discusses the latest research into millennials and how they’re changing what it means to be an individual in today’s society.

 Unlocking the psychology of millennials | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:14

Psychologists are studying millennials and trying to discover more about the motivations and desires of a generation often thought of as being narcissistic and self-absorbed. In this episode, psychologist and researcher Jean Twenge, author of the best-selling book “Generation Me : Why Today's Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled—and More Miserable Than Ever Before ,” discusses the latest research into millennials and how they’re changing what it means to be an individual in today’s society.

 Making psychotherapy work for you | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:28

Research has shown that psychotherapy is an effective tool for people who are dealing with a wide range of mental and behavioral health issues, yet people are still hesitant to visit a therapist for treatment. In this episode, we talk with psychologist and researcher Bruce Wampold, PhD, about why psychotherapy works and can often be a better alternative to medications.

 Making psychotherapy work for you | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:28

Research has shown that psychotherapy is an effective tool for people who are dealing with a wide range of mental and behavioral health issues, yet people are still hesitant to visit a therapist for treatment. In this episode, we talk with psychologist and researcher Bruce Wampold, PhD, about why psychotherapy works and can often be a better alternative to medications.

 Stamping out mental health stigma | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:56

Millions of people suffer from mental illness but stigma prevents many of them from seeking out effective treatments. In this episode, psychologist Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, talks about how the city of Philadelphia is using several novel approaches to help improve the mental health of its residents, fight stigma and get people on a path to recovery.

 Stamping out mental health stigma | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:56

Millions of people suffer from mental illness but stigma prevents many of them from seeking out effective treatments. In this episode, psychologist Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, talks about how the city of Philadelphia is using several novel approaches to help improve the mental health of its residents, fight stigma and get people on a path to recovery.

 Surviving the AIDS epidemic | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:15

Despite recent medical advances and drug treatments, HIV remains a burdensome condition for millions of people around the world. In this episode, psychologist Perry Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, talks about how the lessons from the survivors of the AIDS generation can inform the lives of those who are newly infected with HIV and those living with other challenging diseases.

 Surviving the AIDS epidemic | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:15

Despite recent medical advances and drug treatments, HIV remains a burdensome condition for millions of people around the world. In this episode, psychologist Perry Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, talks about how the lessons from the survivors of the AIDS generation can inform the lives of those who are newly infected with HIV and those living with other challenging diseases.

 The stress of money | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:02

APA’s latest Stress in America survey found that 72 percent of Americans reported feeling stressed about money at least some time in the prior month. In this episode, psychologist and researcher Linda Gallo, PhD, talks about how stress from finances and other sources can affect your health.

 The stress of money | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:02

APA’s latest Stress in America survey found that 72 percent of Americans reported feeling stressed about money at least some time in the prior month. In this episode, psychologist and researcher Linda Gallo, PhD, talks about how stress from finances and other sources can affect your health.

 Using your mind to find love | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:04

There are few things in life so strongly tied to our overall happiness as a stable and happy marriage. In this episode, psychologist Ty Tashiro, PhD, gives advice and tips on how to use psychological science to find lasting love, showing us that using our heads, and not just our hearts, can lead to our happily ever after.

 Using your mind to find love | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:04

There are few things in life so strongly tied to our overall happiness as a stable and happy marriage. In this episode, psychologist Ty Tashiro, PhD, gives advice and tips on how to use psychological science to find lasting love, showing us that using our heads, and not just our hearts, can lead to our happily ever after.

 Treating the whole person | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:17

A growing body of research has shown a connection between our minds and bodies – a relationship that can affect our overall health. In this episode, psychologist Parinda Khatri, PhD, discusses the impact of an integrated and patient-centered health care model, which brings psychologists, physicians and patients together to treat the whole person.

 Treating the whole person | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:17

A growing body of research has shown a connection between our minds and bodies – a relationship that can affect our overall health. In this episode, psychologist Parinda Khatri, PhD, discusses the impact of an integrated and patient-centered health care model, which brings psychologists, physicians and patients together to treat the whole person.

 Improving lives through virtual reality therapy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:53

Advancements in virtual reality technology have not only led to improved experiences for people who enjoy video games but they are also treating very serious psychological and physical disabilities. In this episode, psychologist Albert “Skip” Rizzo, PhD, discusses research into the effectiveness of virtual reality therapy and how this technology can improve the therapist-client relationship.

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