Barch elected to head AAAS psychology section (Links to an external site)
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected Deanna Barch the chair-elect of its Section on Psychology, one of 24 specialized AAAS sections.
Suicidal thoughts in 9- and 10-year-olds correlate to family dynamics, study found (Links to an external site)
Research from Washington University in St. Louis is narrowing the gap in psychology’s understanding of suicidal thoughts in young people. The findings show that such thoughts begin as early as 9 and 10 years old.
$29 million for new phase of international Alzheimer’s study (Links to an external site)
Research focuses on precisely how the disease develops in the brain
Nature vs. nurture: Studying adversity’s effects on children’s brains (Links to an external site)
Compelled by the potential to improve the lives of vulnerable children, emeritus trustee Walter Metcalfe and his wife, Cynthia, have committed nearly $4 million through outright and estate gifts to support the work of Joan L. Luby, MD, a highly regarded child psychiatrist.
Why doesn’t deep-brain stimulation work for everyone? (Links to an external site)
Personalized brain maps could improve treatment for Parkinson’s disease, other neurological conditions