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» Can intensive mindfulness training improve depression?
Depression affects about 350 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability. Mindfulness training is a promising approach to decreasing depressive symptoms.

» The Odd Truth About “Pathological” Lying

Why would someone lie about things that appear inconsequential, or in situations where the truth would seem to do just as well? The truth about what sometimes seems to be senseless, irrational or "pathological" lying is that there's actually a purpose to it, and that purpose is almost always the same.

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» Assumptions of equality could hinder group decision-making ability
Researchers have demonstrated that group decision-making is affected by equality bias, whereby individuals underestimate or overestimate their own competency at forming judgments.

» New Analysis Looks at "Addiction Treatment Today And Tomorrow" and Policy Implications

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Each year substance use disorders have a tangible impact on the societal and economic well-being of the United States," notes a new report from Dobson DaVanzo & Associates, LLC (Dobson | DaVanzo), developed for the National...