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It’s Not Whether You Use it; It’s How You Use it that Makes a Difference

It’s Not Whether You Use it; It’s How You Use it that Makes a Difference

By Jim Windell

            We all use social media. At least to one extent or another. Technology is supposed to make our lives better – more efficient, more connected and giving us access to the whole world. But does social media help us to feel better? Does it bring happiness?

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A Brief History of the Michigan/Metro Detroit Association of Black Psychologists, Black Psychology & MPA

A Brief History of the Michigan/Metro Detroit Association of Black Psychologists, Black Psychology & MPA

by Ellen Keyt, PhD

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Is There any Benefit to Combining Exercise and Nutritional Supplements?

Is There any Benefit to Combining Exercise and Nutritional Supplements?

By Jim Windell

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Why do we have Less Motivation to Learn as We Age?

Why do we have Less Motivation to Learn as We Age?

By Jim Windell

           I don’t know about you, but I have noticed that many people, particularly after they retire, seem to lose the zest they had previously for engaging in new activities, taking on new challenges or learning new things. Do most people need the structure of a job and a daily routine in order to maintain an interest in the new or the novel? Do they just get tired and want to put their brain – and their body – in a rocking chair? Or is there some other explanation?

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Sleep or No Sleep after a Trauma?

Sleep or No Sleep after a Trauma?

By Jim Windell

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Low Levels of Chemicals in Mothers may cause ADHD

Low Levels of Chemicals in Mothers may cause ADHD

By Jim Windell

            Does the thyroid health of pregnant women play a role in the brain development of their fetus?
           

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Alcohol Use During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Alcohol Use During the Coronavirus Pandemic

By Jim Windell

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The Trauma of Racism may have Long-Term Impact on Health

The Trauma of Racism may have Long-Term Impact on Health

By Jim Windell

            Racism has multiple effects on Black people, including lasting impacts on their physical and mental health.

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Why are Some Veterans More Susceptible to PTSD?

Why are Some Veterans More Susceptible to PTSD?

By Jim Windell

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Does Writing by Hand Make You Smarter?

Does Writing by Hand Make You Smarter?

By Jim Windell

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Professor Says that Violence in Portland and Kenosha was Both Predictable and Preventable

Professor Says that Violence in Portland and Kenosha was Both Predictable and Preventable

By Jim Windell

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Which Depressed Young People May Benefit from Exercise?

Which Depressed Young People May Benefit from Exercise?

By Jim Windell

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Breakthrough in Memory Research

Breakthrough in Memory Research

Jim Windell

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Driving While ADD

Driving While ADD

Jim Windell

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Increasing Domestic Violence During the Pandemic

Increasing Domestic Violence During the Pandemic

By Jim Windell

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Retiring Early Not a Great Idea

Retiring Early Not a Good Idea?

By Jim Windell

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Recognizing Emotional and Psychological Symptoms in Children and Teens Following a Concussion

Recognizing Emotional and Psychological Symptoms in Children and Teens Following a Concussion

 By Jim Windell

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Which Kind of OCD Treatment Works Best?

Which Kind of OCD Treatment Works Best?

 By Jim Windell

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Resilience, Posttraumatic Growth and Cancer

Resilience, Posttraumatic Growth and Cancer

 By Jim Windell

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Where will we get childcare?

Emily Peck, a staff writer for the Huffington Post, just did a story examining what will happen to day care centers and childcare facilities as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Although childcare centers may be more essential than ever when we’re all allowed to go back to work, many are not getting any funds or finances during the current shutdown. Therefore, it seems evident that many will just not survive.

While interviewing the owners of daycare centers, Peck also looked at data from the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Center for American Progress. Both organizations have collected information about childcare facilities and programs. These organizations predict that about half of all available slots in licensed child care centers and homes are at risk of disappearing because of the pandemic.

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