We are all members of a variety of groups. In a typical week, you may collaborate in a team of coworkers, eat lunch with your friends, gather with family and friends for a celebration, watch your children play after-school sports with other parents, read and comment on political news and opinion pieces on social media, or participate in an online support group. In this … [Read more...] about Psychology of Group Behaviors
Psychology
Lightcap 2: Basics of light and its effects on humans
Light is one of our most valuable resources on this earth. It makes the world visible to us, is the major driver of the 24-hr sleep-wake cycle to which not only humans, but virtually all life on earth (fauna and flora) submits. In fact, there would be no life on earth without light. It is therefore hard to overestimate the impact light has on humans, biologically, … [Read more...] about Lightcap 2: Basics of light and its effects on humans
Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors
Many people around the world struggle with substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. You might know someone, possibly a family member or close friend, who is currently dealing with one of these problems. This course provides a review of common substance use disorders associated with the use of common depressants, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, dissociate drugs, and … [Read more...] about Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors
Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy
How can psychotherapy help people struggling with depression and stressful interpersonal life events? How do therapists facilitate effective management of interpersonal experiences such as loss/grief, social role transitions, role disputes or interpersonal sensitivity? Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is a brief, structured, evidence-proven treatment that helps individuals … [Read more...] about Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Less Stress, Better Health
Stress is a natural part of the human experience. However, stress can also be damaging to people’s physical and psychological health. This course provides an introduction to stress in general and then explores the psychological, physiological, and social consequences of stress. It ends with information on how you can combat the negative effects of stress and build resilience … [Read more...] about Less Stress, Better Health
