PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire

• Can you be coached on how to be happy?
  September 30, 2021
  One trend fueled by the pandemic is the growing popularity of happiness coaches but what exactly do they do and does it work?
• Cyberbullying remains rampant on social media
  September 29, 2021
  Cyberbullying has been on the rise among adolescents due, in part, to increased access to electronic devices, the Internet, and at times lack of supervision of online activity.
• ‘Race-norming’ kept former NFL players from dementia diagnoses
  September 29, 2021
  Race may have deprived former players of money from the NFL concussion settlement.
• Assaults, suicides, abuse: The challenges of changing jail culture
  September 23, 2021
  One key to preventing abusive culture is to pay closer attention to staff members: Do they hate their jobs? Do they feel safe at work?
• Why are we addicted to pumpkin spice? Perception researchers stress the power of fall scents
  September 22, 2021
  This autumn flavor scent often triggers familiar, cozy memories which creates a national nostalgia and desire to reunite with the upcoming season.
• Allowing psychologists to prescribe medication reduces suicide
  September 22, 2021
  APA endorses expanding prescription privileges to psychologists who undergo extensive additional training in pharmacology