In the wake of yet more mass murders, people want answers. Some questions that arise about the tragedies relate to mental illness. A psychiatrist answers three here.
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President Trump called for better identification of people with mental illness as a way to stop gun violence and mass shootings. A psychiatrist offers his take on the president's stance.
Unions should move their focus away from traditional collective bargaining and instead embrace new ways to attract new members, such as by offering discounted benefits and engaging in more advocacy.
Childhood trauma is far more pervasive and injurious than many people know. Its effects last long into adulthood, if left untreated. A trauma psychiatrist unpacks its effects on the developing brain.
In many municipalities, aging water infrastructure is serving fewer people than it was built to accommodate. Out of sight has meant out of mind – but resulting changes in water quality may affect safety.
Sexual abuse has unique effects on people who are members of the same minority group, research suggests. An expert who has studied the issue in detail explains the added issue of cultural betrayal.
Can the brain’s conscious mechanisms exert a significant influence on the body’s autonomic functions? New research suggests yes – with possible implications for mental health.
The brain can do a lot, but it is vulnerable, especially to traumatic events. Over the years, researchers have learned the unique ways in which it is damaged by experiencing or witnessing trauma.
A presidential candidate wants to use federal funds to boost teacher pay. Is the proposal justified or is it just pandering to teacher unions to get votes? An education scholar provides perspective.
Muslims are not new to America. The first Muslims came as slaves and left a deep influence on a host of music genres, such as the blues and jazz.
Teen survivors of school shootings face unique complications and challenges. In the wake of two suicides by teen survivors of the shootings in Parkland, Fla, a child psychiatrist exlpains.
Fear, a psychiatrist writes, has roots deep within the human psyche, and demagogues have long exploited the emotion. In today's world, it's important to know the dangers of that exploitation.
Schools throughout America's low-income communities have been deteriorating for years. Now's the time to do something about it, an education scholar argues.
Ketakutan adalah bagian dari kelangsungan hidup manusia. Pihak tertentu yang ingin memanipulasi telah belajar bahwa sifat manusia ini dapat dieksploitasi.
Pengguna Facebook tidak dapat lagi melihatnya sebagai teman terpercaya. Mereka saat ini berhubungan dengan teman yang berantakan, atau apakah putus saja dan berpindah ke teman yang lebih sehat.
Facebook users no longer see the site as a confidant. They're struggling with how to deal with a messy codependence – and whether to just break up and move on with healthier friends.
At times we just don't know what's the right thing to do. St. Ignatius, who founded the Society of Jesus, developed a method of discernment that can be useful even to those who are not religious.
When you're warm and cozy inside, it can be natural to wonder if the animals you see outside your window this winter are doing OK. Don't worry – they're doing better out there than you would.
Fear is very much a part of humans' survival. Demagogues and others who want to manipulate have learned that this human trait can be exploited, often with disastrous consequences.
We asked experts on ethics, constitutional law and European political history to analyze Trump's Oval Office address. Here's what they heard in his speech about 'crisis' at the US-Mexico border.
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Professor of Physics, Wayne State University
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Professor of Psychology and Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Faculty Success, Wayne State University
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Arash Javanbakht is a Friend of The Conversation.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University
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Clinical Veterinarian and Deputy Director of the Warrior Aquatic, Translational, and Environmental Research (WATER) Lab, Wayne State University
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Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Wayne State University
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Assistant Professor of Communication, Wayne State University
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Professor of Political Science, Wayne State University
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Trauma Psychology, Wayne State University
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Professor of Business and Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Wayne State University
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Professor of educational leadership and policy studies, Wayne State University
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Professor of Pediatrics and Radiology, Wayne State University
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Senior Lecturer, Wayne State University
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Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Wayne State University
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Senior Lecturer of History, Wayne State University
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Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University
