Stories Tagged ‘Psychology’

Suspending Belief: Virtual Reality Lab to Provide Coping, Research Opportunities

February 11, 2013 - Filed under: Social Science, Technology | Tagged: , ,

The University of Alabama will soon become the third university in the country, researchers say, to have a social work virtual reality lab.

A Psychological Salve: Scientists Study Mind’s Ability to Manage Pain

May 4, 2012 - Filed under: Health, Social Science | Tagged: ,

Researchers are helping patients tap into the healing power of the mind to give hope to persons with pain.

Injecting Hope

April 25, 2011 - Filed under: Health, Social Science | Tagged: , , , , ,

Simple requests can sometimes be worthy of spontaneous celebration at The University of Alabama's Brewer Porch Children's Center.

Paying Attention to ADHD

January 21, 2010 - Filed under: Health | Tagged: ,

A University of Alabama physician co-chairs an effort to write national guidelines for treating ADHD on college campuses.

Community Pulse Keepers

November 15, 2008 - Filed under: Health, Social Science | Tagged: , , ,

Bernice Washington has her finger on the pulse of her community. By working at a mental health center, learning about ways to treat alcoholism and becoming involved in the reformation of a neighborhood, Washington, a lifelong Tuscaloosan, got to know about the needs of her community.

Hard Choices

December 9, 2004 - Filed under: Social Science | Tagged:

Court authorities often struggle to balance protecting society with appropriate treatment for youth who commit crimes. A University of Alabama professor recently authored a psychological test that measures key juvenile concepts and assists professionals in achieving that balance.

Mind Games

November 11, 2004 - Filed under: Social Science, Technology | Tagged: ,

People with autism can be highly intelligent, but the way their brains work when they learn may be distinctly different from those without the disorder.

UA Researcher to Create Family ‘Legacies’ to Help Deal with Illness

October 5, 2004 - Filed under: Social Science | Tagged: , ,

Few things leave people feeling as helpless and stressed as caring for a seriously ill family member.

When the ‘Terrible Twos’ Don’t Go Away

September 17, 2004 - Filed under: Social Science | Tagged: ,

A University of Alabama psychologist with international success in modifying aggressive behavior in children is working with dozens of elementary schools to further gauge his program's effectiveness in reducing substance abuse risks.

Researcher Brings Headache Relief

June 28, 2003 - Filed under: Health, Social Science | Tagged: ,

Headaches, what a pain! Nearly everyone gets them, but for some they are more than an occasional annoying event. Instead, they are severe and life altering, resulting in time away from work and family activities.

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