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Geraldine Dawson, Autism Sleuth

The exploding prevalence of autism — a greater than tenfold increase in the last 40 years, with current estimates of one in 88 children in the United States affected — amounts to an emerging public health crisis. ... More>

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Passionate Love

If there’s one sentiment shared by all great artists, from Shakespeare to Beyoncé (not that we’re comparing the two), it’s this: Love is intense. Only in the last century have psychological scientists begun to regard passionate love as a viable research topic. ... More>

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A Musical Mind

Psi Chi Distinguished Speaker E. Glenn Schellenberg reviews the cognitive, social, and emotional side effects of musical training at the 24th APS Annual Convention. ... More>

Music Makes a Brighter Future

Learning to play an instrument might lead us to feel more optimistic and motivated to seek opportunities. ... More>

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At The Intersection of Culture and Mental Health

When it comes to mental health issues, Joseph P. Gone of the University of Michigan says that many American Indians prefer traditional therapies over therapies with European roots. In his Invited Address at the 24th APS Annual Convention, Gone explained why scientific evaluation remains a sensitive and complicated issue among American Indians. ... More>