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Silence On Drug Options "distresses" Cancer Patients - Cancer patients want their oncologists to be more up-front about available drug treatments and include them in decision making, even if they cannot afford the treatment, according to new Australian research presented to the Clinical Oncolgoical Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting today (18/11) in Sydney.
Brainline.Org Confronts Traumatic Brain Injury Crisis - Every 21 seconds someone somewhere in America sustains a traumatic brain injury. That doesn't include the more than 19 percent of military personnel returning from combat duty in Iraq who may also have sustained mild to severe brain trauma. "The numbers are simply staggering," said Dr. Carl Valenziano, director of trauma 0at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, N.J.
Psychological Interventions Associated With Breast Cancer Survival - A new study finds that breast cancer patients who participate in intervention sessions focusing on improving mood, coping effectively, and altering health behaviors live longer than patients who do not receive such psychological support.
News From Annals Of Internal Medicine, Nov. 18, 2008, Issue - 1. New ACP Guideline Looks at Effectiveness of Drugs Used to Treat Depressive Disorders Second generation treatments for depression are all equally effective according to a new clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians (ACP). The guideline is published today in Annals of Internal Medicine, the ACP's flagship journal.
Centre For Excellence And Outcomes In Children And Young People's Services Publishes Scoping Studies For The Early Years Theme - Today, the Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People's Services (C4EO) published its first three scoping studies for its first theme, Early Years. The publication of the scoping studies is the first part of the process by which C4EO will create a knowledge bank of 'what works' evidence for each of its six themes. The scoping studies assess the nature and strength of the evidence base and to provide an initial overview of trends in the literature.
Study: Psychological Help Improves Breast Cancer Survival - You've heard the saying 'mind over matter.' Now a new study gives that phrase some scientific backing. Researchers have learned that giving breast cancer patients psychological support along with their medical treatment can dramatically improve their odds of beating the disease. Playing the piano is just one way Marsha Scanlin relaxed during her battle with breast cancer.
In Cocaine Addiction, Drug-Related Preference Extends To Images - When given a choice between viewing pictures of cocaine and a variety of other images, cocaine addicted individuals, as compared to healthy, non-addicted research subjects, show a clear preference for the drug-related images. Findings from this study, which was conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, were presented at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in Washington D.C.
500-Patient Study Measuring Cognitive Processing Efficiency During Migraine Attacks - PHT Corporation, the market-leading provider of electronic patient reported outcome (ePRO) solutions used in more than 360 clinical trials worldwide, is providing its innovative LogPad(R) System to help headache experts at Clinvest Clinical Research measure cognitive deficits during migraine attacks in a sponsored clinical trial. This is the first time cognitive processing time has been tested in a major migraine research study.
CNS Response Provides Poster Review Regarding The Use Of SSRIs In Children And Adolescents - CNS Response, Inc. (OTCBB: CNSO) reported today the results of a study presented at the U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress by Daniel Hoffman, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for CNS Response.
Joined Up Care Services Would Better Protect Children At Risk - New Local Government Network, England - The New Local Government Network has publishes an evaluation of care services in the UK and argues that adult services need to be more effectively joined up to better protect children at risk. This week's revelations surrounding the 2006 death of "Baby P" has highlighted concerns over current procedures and whether care systems are ability to adequately examine and take action on child abuse.

November 10, 2005

Graduate Programs within Psychology

Filed under: Education, North America — Admin @ 1:49 am

Despite the four-year commitment to a graduate program, the doctoral degree in psychology opens up many career opportunities within the profession. Positions within psychology are typically readily available and provide the person abundant independence, advancement, gratification, and a modest income level. The major fields at the doctorate level include: more…

Securing a Job after Graduation

Filed under: Career and Employment, North America — Admin @ 1:45 am

Exactly what are employers looking for in prospective employees?

Job Search Resources: Health & Medical Employment

Filed under: Jobs Posting, North America — Admin @ 1:40 am

This is a simple, straightforward Guide designed to point healthcare professionals in the right directions as they embark on their job searches. This Guide provides a wealth of tools, resources and articles for all those looking for jobs in the health care industry (managed care, hospitals, healthcare systems, health care companies, physician groups, etc.).
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FREE ADHD TEST

Filed under: Psychological Tests, North America — Admin @ 1:38 am

Download two free test administrations of IVA+Plus, the Integrated Visual and Auditory CPT (IVA) from our website.
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THE FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING!

Filed under: Conferences and Workshops, North America — Admin @ 1:34 am

Biofeedback Workshops and Online Education. The Biofeedback Foundation of Europe is a non-profit foundation located in the Netherlands. The BFE supports workshops and continuing education including BCIA*, courses in North America through all of the co-sponsors listed. To get the latest listing of all workshop locations and dates or a schedule for online courses, contact […]

THREE-DAY PRIMARY CERTIFICATE PRACTICUM IN CBT/REBT AT ALBERT ELLIS INSTITUTE, NEW YORK CITY

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January 27- January 29, 2006. Earn 24 CE credits. Learn CBT/REBT fundamentals, diagnostic and intervention skills and how to apply them to a wide range of clinical issues. Includes demonstrations of therapy sessions, 12 hours of small-group supervision of peer counseling and more. Tuition: $595 per person; $570 for early registration; $550 for groups of […]

RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN CONFERENCE:

Filed under: North America — Admin @ 1:32 am

February 26-28, 2006, Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport, Arlington, VA. A New York Academy of Sciences Meeting /Jointly sponsored with Brown Medical School. This meeting will examine both the behavioral-psychosocial and neurobiological aspects of resilience and help move the field toward a model that integrates these two perspectives. The target audience is comprised […]

Social Service Jobs

Filed under: Jobs Posting, North America — Admin @ 1:08 am

“The job site for jobs in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, mental health, case management, employee assistance, volunteer management, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence, community development, mentoring, youth development, child welfare, developmental disabilities and all other areas of social services.”
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Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement

Filed under: Education, North America — Admin @ 1:06 am

A doctoral degree usually is required for employment as an independent licensed clinical or counseling psychologist. Psychologists with a Ph.D. qualify for a wide range of teaching, research, clinical, and counseling positions in universities, healthcare services, elementary and secondary schools, private industry, and government. Psychologists with a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree usually work in […]

Psychologists

Filed under: Education, Career and Employment, North America — Admin @ 12:59 am

Significant Points
* More than 1 out of 4 psychologists are self-employed, nearly four times the average for professional workers.
* Most specialists, including clinical and counseling psychologists, need a doctoral degree; school and industrial-organizational psychologists need a master’s degree.
* Opportunities in psychology are limited […]

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