Media Spotlight

Psychosis

Does Psychosis Play a Role in Most Mass Shootings?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on June 12, 2022

Is mental illness a major factor in mass shootings? New research suggests that fixating on mental illness alone will do little to curb future massacres.

Is mental illness a major factor in mass shootings? New research suggests that fixating on mental illness alone will do little to curb future massacres.

Suicide

Can Mass Shootings Be Prevented?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on January 31, 2022

New research helps identify "red flags" that might help prevent tragedy.

New research helps identify "red flags" that might help prevent tragedy.

How can police stop lone-wolf terrorists? Rating scales could guide police in preventing people from becoming radicalized.

Media

Is Social Media Causing a Mass Psychogenic Epidemic?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on September 16, 2021

Can social media make young people believe they have a neurological disease? New research suggests that it can.

Can social media make young people believe they have a neurological disease? New research suggests that it can.

Education

Why Is Homelessness So Stigmatized?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on June 5, 2021

Widespread stigma against homeless people makes it more challenging to get them the support they need.

Widespread stigma against homeless people makes it more challenging to get them the support they need.

Phishing attempts are becoming more sophisticated so it helps to be cautious about unsolicited emails, phone texts, voice messages, or mail from apparently reputable sources.

Will the dreaded "gray wave" of dementia be as severe as originally feared? Perhaps not, says a recent comprehensive research project looking at dementia rates over time.

Psychiatry

Treating the Chicken Woman

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on October 6, 2020

Fascinating new case history about a woman who briefly developed the delusion that she was a chicken.

Fascinating new case history about a woman who briefly developed the delusion that she was a chicken.

Suicide

Are We Facing a Post-COVID-19 Suicide Epidemic?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on June 7, 2020

A new article suggests that the unprecedented impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic may lead to a sharp rise in suicides.

A new article suggests that the unprecedented impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic may lead to a sharp rise in suicides.

Aging

Exploding the Myths About Aging

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on June 1, 2020

Despite slogans such as "60 is the new 40," many people continue to view growing older with a sense of dread. But how realistic are their fears?

Despite slogans such as "60 is the new 40," many people continue to view growing older with a sense of dread. But how realistic are their fears?

Much like athletes, domestic violence victims often experience repeated head injuries that may lead to long-term problems such as dementia and cognitive dysfunction.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The "Parallel Pandemic" of Fake Cures

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on April 22, 2020

COVID-19 fears are driving desperate consumers to buy potentially dangerous products from online hucksters offering bogus "cures" at inflated prices.

COVID-19 fears are driving desperate consumers to buy potentially dangerous products from online hucksters offering bogus "cures" at inflated prices.

New research explores unwanted sexual experiences in college-age males as well as what happens when they speak out afterward.

Psychiatry

Can Digital Mental Health Make a Difference?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on March 24, 2020

More people than ever are seeking help for mental health issues. Can advances in telemedicine help end the shortage of mental health professionals?

More people than ever are seeking help for mental health issues. Can advances in telemedicine help end the shortage of mental health professionals?

Education

Why Are Sexually Transmitted Diseases on the Rise?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on March 9, 2020

The latest CDC figures show that the total number of  cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia in the United States soared to a record high last year, Why is this happening?

The latest CDC figures show that the total number of  cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia in the United States soared to a record high last year, Why is this happening?

Relationships

Is Quality Better Than Quantity in Social Relationships?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on November 25, 2019

Why do social networks shrink as we grow older? New research explores the changing nature of friendship over time and what it may mean for seniors.

Why do social networks shrink as we grow older? New research explores the changing nature of friendship over time and what it may mean for seniors.

Personality

Do We Really Love Villains?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on November 17, 2019

What makes male villains so much more appealing than female ones? New research explores how gender expectations may shape how we view Dark Triad traits in the media.

What makes male villains so much more appealing than female ones? New research explores how gender expectations may shape how we view Dark Triad traits in the media.

Personality

Is There an Extremist Mindset?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on July 23, 2019

Can we identify people prone to violent extremism based on the beliefs that they express? Recent research suggests that we can.

Can we identify people prone to violent extremism based on the beliefs that they express? Recent research suggests that we can.

Stress

Why Do People Like to Be Scared?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on June 12, 2019

Is there a positive benefit to exposing yourself to scary experiences? According to recent studies, there may well be.

Is there a positive benefit to exposing yourself to scary experiences? According to recent studies, there may well be.

Is there a link between creativity and romantic passion? New research suggests that the answer is yes.