Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder is commonly known for its social impairment, and the symptoms include abnormal social interaction and communication, and stereotyped be...
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Why Are We Only Treating Half of Autism?
In the United States today, approximately 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a disorder of the brain that can include, b...
"Food for Thought" Takes on a Whole New Meaning
As scientists continue to research obesity and its effects on the body, the phrase “Food for thought” takes a whole new meaning. Can too much food have negative...
Why do Alcohol and Tobacco usually go together?
The danger of smoking and drinking is already spread to all the society. Advertising campaigns try to alert people of the evils involved in smoking and drinking...
Nicotine in the Brain: Will E-Cigs be able to Solve the Problem of Smoking?
As we are all aware, smoking has some pretty severe possible side effects that result in physical changes inside and outside your body that could potentially ca...
Let's Talk About Schizophrenia
The Treatment Advocacy Center states that 1.1% of the world population is affected by schizophrenia and it is estimated that 40% of people with schizophrenia go...
What is Schizophrenia?
Psychological disorders have always been a topic of interest of the general public. Movies and television series commonly portray various types of mental disord...
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by a cycle of bingeing and compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting, abuse of laxatives, and over exercising...
Integrative Cognitive Affective Therapy – The Future of Bulimia Nervosa Treatment
I recently got the opportunity to listen to Dr. Stephen Wonderlich, a Concordia graduate and distinguished clinical psychologist, speak on campus. He began his ...
Alzheimer's Disease: A Disease Worth the Research
There is no getting around it – Alzheimer’s Disease is devastating. It affects the lives of not only those afflicted, but also their families and friends. And i...