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How Game Developers Tailor Games to the Consumer

In a chapter from a book called Fundamentals of Game Design, 3rd Edition, the author dives deep into what makes certain players enjoy a game. The experiences a person wants to have are decided by the unique characteristics of that

Mason Jones September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Blog No Comments Read more

Could the Biggest Game Changer in Mental Health Be a Plant?

In a recent Psychology Today article, Rachel Allyn, Ph .D writes about the possibilities of a certain plant. This plant is called ayahuasca, and some believe its effects can help people overcome their dysfunctional ego, among other benefits. Rachel believes

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The Problem With Personality

In an email put out to clinicians receiving training for ACT Therapy, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dr. Steven Hayes provides a framework for assessment, treatment and an understanding of self as a context for values and committed action rather

Mason Jones November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 Blog No Comments Read more

False Diagnoses of Autism

Autism diagnosis is performed using a variety of tests and methods, which are most often accurate, but in some cases we still see false positive or false negative results even when everything is done right. If a child is incorrectly

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Psychological states following high intensity aerobic training in patients with schizophrenia and depression

A study published in the fall of 2014 observed the changes in psychological states after completing high aerobic intensity training among patients with depression and schizophrenia. These psychological states were compared to those of healthy individuals. All three groups showed

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Use a Framework to Achieve Difficult Goals

All of us have hard to reach goals that can seem impossible to fulfill. Using a framework or outline can make the process much easier to work through, and with progress comes motivation. An example of a framework is the

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Meditation can Increase Your Attention span

The benefits of meditation are becoming widely known and one of the lesser talked about benefits is a lengthened attention span. An eight week study on mindfulness saw participants better reorient themselves and maintain focus on a topic. Read more

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ACT Therapy Reduces IBD Stress, Depression

In just eight weeks of ACT therapy, patients with IBD saw significant improvements in stress and depression that stems from the disease. These improvements carried on for a minimum of 12 weeks following the therapy. With the ACT program only

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American Parents Over-report symptoms of ADHD, Shows Study

A recent study found that Australian and American parents are more likely to report symptoms of ADHD in their children than parents in Norway and Sweden. There are many possibilities as to why this is, such as the disorder legitimately

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Adults With ADHD May Be More Creative Than Those Without, Shows Study

In a study conducted by Holly White, a researcher in the U-M Department of Psychology, two groups of college students, one group with ADHD, and one group without, were given two tasks. These tasks focused on creativity. In one task,

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