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The mathematics of human behaviour: how my new model can spot liars and counter disinformation

Understanding the human mind and behaviour lies at the core of the discipline of psychology. But to characterise how people’s behaviour changes over time, I believe psychology alone is insufficient – and that additional mathematical ideas need to be brought forward.

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2022

Favorite, but Can Swiatek Solve Grasscourt Puzzle?

Poland's Iga Swiatek makes no secret of her use of sports psychology and may need all her powers of positive thinking to plot her way to the Wimbledon title. The 21-year-old world number one appears to be a huge favorite going into the tournament -- courtesy of a 35-match winning…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 24, 2022

NHS Tayside praised by survivors of birth trauma after launching mental health pregnancy support services

The health service's specialist Maternity and Neonatal Psychology service will give parents dedicated support for up to one year after the birth of their baby.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Mykal Manswell Manages To Maintain As Mental Health Advocate

Mykal Manswell speaks with maturity beyond his years, especially when addressing mental health concerns among African Americans related to racism and the pandemic.

Zenger · Jun 16, 2022

The Psychology Behind NFTs: Why We Spend Millions On JPEGs

By Tereza Bízková

Benzinga · Jun 15, 2022

Lose weight, stop smoking, exercise more: the psychology behind positive behavioural change

Whether it’s reducing alcohol consumption, increasing physical activity, or promoting healthy eating, researchers at the University of Plymouth have found that mental imagery can play an integral part when it comes to changing habits

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022

Dayton Shares Statement on Death of Coach Grant’s Daughter

Jayda, 20, attended the university and was pursuing a degree in psychology.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 3, 2022

John Richardson obituary

Other lives: Specialist in qualitative research who helped to prepare the ground for the influential National Student Survey

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2022

Health: Rising symptoms of depression among pregnant mothers to their kids' behavioural issues

UCLA psychology researchers and colleagues have reported that children whose mothers experience rising levels of depression from the period before pregnancy until the months just after giving birth are at greater risk of developing emotional, social and academic problems during their youth. Full story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 3, 2022

5 ways to reduce school shootings

After the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, in 2018, psychology professor Paul Boxer and his colleagues reviewed research to see what could be learned from what they refer to as the “science of violence prevention.” In the wake of the May 24, 2022, massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde,…

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2022