Dec 23rd, 2008 · To give or not to give — that is the question this December. With the economy in trouble, you might feel guilty about spending money on presents. Ellen Langer, a professor of psychology at Harvard University, says that you shouldn't.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · When people are worried about money, it can affect them emotionally and psychologically. Continuing our series of reports on how the economic recession is transforming American life, Farai Chideya talks with Stephanie Smith, a clinical psychologist, about the effects of the economy on mental health.
Jul 31st, 2008 · A new series of psychological tests aims to reveal whether people who explicitly say they are not prejudiced actually harbor subconscious biases. Guests discuss implicit stereotypes and the way they affect our behavior — and how we can "reprogram" ourselves.
Jul 8th, 2008 · Nearly two months after the earthquake in China, survivors are facing long-term psychological damage. These include post-traumatic stress syndrome, depression and marital problems. Some Chinese care providers have invited American "crisis intervention" specialists to offer assistance.
May 27th, 2008 · This 1971 debut novel by actor-turned-writer Thomas Tryon is a portrait of psychological decay and transference between identical twin boys born, incongruously, on different days (one before, the other just after midnight) and with different Zodiac signs.
May 22nd, 2008 · China is mounting its largest-ever counseling operation for survivors of last week's massive earthquake. It's unprecedented in a country where mental health problems are generally seen as a source of shame. Experts say the psychological damage from the quake is extensive and could be long-lasting.
May 20th, 2008 · Kentucky and Oregon are holding primaries Tuesday. Hillary Clinton is expected to win Kentucky, and Barack Obama is likely to triumph in Oregon. The big news at the end of the day may be that Obama will reach a majority of the pledged delegates — not officially giving him the nomination, but giving him another psychological boost in his battle with Clinton.
May 19th, 2008 · Authorities in China and Myanmar are concerned that bodies could cause an epidemic. But public health officials say the likelihood is remote. Removing them too quickly can cause psychological damage, an epidemiologist says.