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Member Spotlight: 2025 Spence Award Recipient Justin Minue Kim on the Science of Emotion

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

This raises a fundamental question, not unlike the “hard problem of consciousness”: Can we scientifically investigate something that lacks a precise definition and cannot be directly measured in an objective way? Moreover, emotional experiences are inherently subjective, making it difficult to establish a clear, objective framework for study.

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Mental Disorder Has Roots in Trauma and Inequality, Not Biology

Mad in America

Moreover, in stark contrast to the discoveries by medical researchers of biological causation for many physical illnesses, psychiatric researchers have failed to find physiological or genetic causation for the most diagnosed mental disorders—the anxiety disorders and depression—negating the rationale for the prescription of these drugs.

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Day # 146: Bulimia Nervosa Part 1

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders. In part 1 we will cover an introduction, definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. There is also an association between mood disorders , impulsivity, personality disorders (most commonly borderline PD ), and anxiety disorders.

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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Now Psych

Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations. Key Takeaways Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations.

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Day # 152: Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

Bullet Psych

Today we will discuss Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders (CRSWDs). We will cover an introduction, definitions, diagnostic criteria, risk factors, and treatment. Also associated with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and illness anxiety disorder.

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss bulimia nervosa. In part 1 we detailed an introduction, definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. See part 1 for complete definitions and diagnostic criteria.

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Agoraphobia

Anxiety Sisters

I definitely would have been the one who couldnt attend marketplace activities due to anxiety-induced dizziness and nausea. Perhaps one of the best ways to illuminate the disorder known as agoraphobia is to talk about what it isnt. And yes, it is where we get the word agoraphobia (fear of the marketplace).