Can Money Buy Happiness?

We have already had discussions in some classes regarding the relationship between money and happiness. The following article gives interesting insight into some of the issues regarding wealth that are not easily apparent:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/more-money-more-problems-the-rise-of-wealth-therapy/ar-BBp5Ws7?li=BBnbfcN

WRITING CENTER

Now that we are a few weeks into th4e semester it would be a good point to start seriously start thinking about the paper. A good resource with you if you feel you need some help with it is the Writing Center.

            The new Writing Center hours for Spring 2016: are:

 

Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm

Friday 8:00am - 1:30pm.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

GENETIC MODIFICATION OF EMBRYOS

There has been a great deal of dialogue in the scientific community recently about the U.K.'s decision to legalize research exploring the possibility of genetic modification of human embryos. The following link provides a few of the basics involved with getting familiar with this powerful yet controversial process that becomes more possible as technology improves....

http://www.sciencealert.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-uk-s-decision-to-allow-genetic-modification-of-human-embryos

New ways of looking at Mental Illness

In various classes we have been discussing diagnosing and possible causes of mental illness. The following article will give you a glimpse into what the future understanding of mental illness will look like...

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/jan/27/schizophrenia-breakthrough-as-genetic-study-reveals-link-to-brain-changes

Prevalence of Psychological Disorders

In Psy 215 and Psy 201 we have been discussing the idea of prevalence rates in terms of psychological disorders. As we have discussed, there is growing awareness that many of the rates are most likely underestimations of the true occurrence of these disorders. The following article talks about how this realization is impacting practices in the mental health field.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/task-force-urges-doctors-to-screen-all-adults-for-depression/2016/01/26/9fb49fba-c44b-11e5-b933-31c93021392a_story.html

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET A NOBEL LAUREATE

 

On Wednesday, February 10^th @ 11:00 in the Shea Theatre, Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize winning economist, author and NYT columnist, will be speaking on Income Inequality.  This incredible event is cosponsored by the social science department and the Honors Program.  Should your schedule permit, it would be great if you could attend. 

STARTING OFF THE SEMESTER RIGHT

It's important to get off to a good start in a semester. The following link gives some practical suggestions on some ways to do so.

http://www.cscc.edu/about/news-press/2013/9-tips-to-start-semester-right.shtml