Psychology in the News Media
Low Stress My Be the Best Way to Prevent Colds (1/9/07)
This news article is available on NPR and discusses some of the controversy about research as applied to prevention and treating the common cold.
For a Healthy Brain in Old Age, Start Early (1/4/07)
A NPR story about how learning and certain cognitive tasks can help ward off dementia.
The Science of Making Moral Decisions (12/17/06)
A NPR story on neuroscience and moral decision making.
Soldiers Say Army Ignores, Punishes Mental Anguish (12/4/06)
This is an important and powerful NPR story about the treatment of soldiers strugglish with psychological pain and distress.
Understanding Burnout (11/30/06)
A NPR story.
How to Find Good Mental Health Care for Children (5/16/06)
A NPR audio story.
What we Know and Cannot Prove (03/09/06)
An interesting NPR audio story with implications for the philosophy of science and epistemology.
Discussing Homosexuality in Schools (02/16/06)
A NPR audio story.
Health Workers Face Issues of Moral Conflict (01/31/06)
A story on dealing with laws addressing health workers refusal to engage in practices which go against their religion.
Growing Up with Parents Who Dream of Utopia (11/13/05)
A NPR audio story. Pay particular attention to a number of area where opinions are stated as facts.
Iraq Mental Health Workers Face Daunting Task (10/07/05)
A NPR audio story
What 'Home' Means and Re-creating One After Disaster (09/14/05)
NPR story following the Katrina Hurricane and its impact.
Roundtable: Black Colleges and Katrina (09/08/05)
NPR story about the impact of Katrina on black colleges. Includes a psychological perspectives.
Is Happiness All in Your Head? (09/09/05)
NPR story on happiness and the brain.
Hawking Wars at a Psychological Convention (08/21/05)
NPR story about the APA convention in Washington, D.C.
"Superman on the Couch" Explores the Human Psyche (06/27/04)
Conversation with author of Superman on the Couch. Using superheroes to explore the American Psyche. NPR story available on audio.
Dogs Resemble Their Owners (05/10/04)
Just for fun!! An article which looks at dogs & their owners. NPR Audio
Mental Aspects of Abuse & War (05/09/04)
A NPR audio which came out after the Prisoner Abuse stories from Iraq.
Costs of Mental Health Care (08/26/04)
NPR audio story. Discusses impact of medication on costs of health care.
Kids & Criminal Responsibility (12/11/03)
NPR story available through their website. This is a rather long audio story (36-mintues). Addresses many broad issues.
Positive Psychology (
9/23/02)
A NPR interview that includes Martin Seligman, Julie Norem, and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on positive psychology.