Winter Blues, Part 2: How Seasonal Depression Differs From Depression

Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.January 20, 2010depression, psychology, research-based, seasonal affective disorder, treatment Comment

Dreams, Part 2: What Do Dreams Mean?

So what do dreams mean? The theories of Freud and the more modern day neuroscientists reflect two ends of a continuum.

Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.January 12, 2010dream interpretation, dreams, psychology, research-basedComment

Compassion, Part 2: How Compassion for Yourself Changes Your Life Experience

Research has found that self-compassion affects peoples' experience in significant and surprising ways.

Santa Claus, Part 2: Should You Teach "Santa Clausology"?

Is there evidence that teaching about Santa Claus can harm your kids?

Living Together, Part 2: Who Needs the "Piece of Paper" Anyway?

While only about half a million people reported living together in 1970, over 4 million people report living together today.

RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.December 15, 2009cohabitation, living together, marriage, psychology, research-basedComment

Autism Treatments, Part 3: Is "Full Recovery" Possible?

Most people regard autism spectrum disorders (ASD) as life-long in nature. However, research over the past 40 years has shown that this is not always the case.

Mental HealthDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.December 8, 2009ASD, autism, autism spectrum, psychology, recovery, research-based, treatmentComment

Autism Treatments, Part 1: Using Anti-Psychotics for Autism

Using anti-psychotic medications to treat aggression in autistic children has increased. What is the impact?

Are Men and Women Different in the Way They Process Images?

Men and women process information in different ways.

RelationshipsDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.December 2, 2009emotion, fMRI, gender differences, logic, psychology, research-basedComment

Can Sign Language Help Young Kids Get Their Needs Met?

Researchers investigated whether infant sign language was helpful in a daycare setting.

Partner Abuse, Part 3: Helping Couples Find A Different Way Forward

How high-conflict couples can improve their relationship.

Partner Abuse, Part 1: Reducing Behaviour Problems in Children Who Witness Abuse and Supporting Womens' Mental Health

Over 7 million children in the United States are witness to severe forms of spousal abuse every year. Project Support was developed to address child behaviour problems.

Reducing the Long-Term Impact of Traumatic Events

Researchers have been looking at the factors can reduce the long-term impact of PTSD symptoms.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Part 1: What Does It Really Mean?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can have a major impact on one's life; here's what it can look like.

How Pretend-Play is Central to "Living in the Moment"

Kids are great at living in the moment. As they get older, they begin thinking more about the past or the future.

"People Always Follow the Crowd. But Not Me!": The Introspection Illusion

Research shows that we tend to see others as "sheep" and ourselves as "lone wolves".

BehaviourDr. Giuseppe Spezzano C. Psych.November 4, 2009belonging, conformity, psychology, research-basedComment

How The Need to Fit In Changes Our Behaviour

Belonging is a fundamental need for social creatures. Researchers have shown that peoples' behaviour can be changed by manipulating their perception of fitting-in.