Aging

14 Nov

A University of Michigan study found a decline in the prevalence of dementia in people over 65 from 11.6% of the population to 8.8% in 2012. (Weir, K. Keeping dementia at bay Monitor on Psychology, 2017, 48(7), 46-52) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Wisdom

11 Nov

Charles De Gaulle: Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate of people other than your own comes first. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Wisdom

3 Nov

Steve Jobs: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. http://www.finebergpsycotherapy.com

Parenting

1 Nov

Before they are two years old, 90% of the USA’s children have a digital presence through parental posts. Parents might consider that all posts are potentially public and can be around 10 to 15 years. (Weir, K. Parents: Watch those social media posts. Monitor on Psychology, 2017, 48(7), pp. 28-29) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Wisdom

28 Oct

Martin Luther King Jr.: Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Wisdom

21 Oct

Hannah Arendt: Even in the darkest of times we have the right to expect some illumination. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Opioid Treatment

19 Oct

The states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act saw a 70% increase in opioid-replacement therapy, one of the beat treatments for the addiction. There was no significant increase in the other states. (In brief, Opioid treatment and health reform. Monitor on Psychology, 2017, 48(7), p. 13) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Cognition

14 Oct

Too much structure stifles creativity. (In brief. Wild ideas. Monitor on Psychology, 2017, 48(7), p. 13) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Parenting

11 Oct

Jim Zimmerman: It’s better to prepare children than to repair them. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy. com

Parenting

7 Oct

Older mothers do less verbal and physical punishment than younger mothers, whose children have more behavioral and social problems. (In brief. Older mothers, happier kids. Monitor on Psychology, 2017, 48(7), p.10) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com