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» Managing Psychiatric Meds In Transition To College Studied By Case Western Reserve University
An increasing number of students are packing more than their computers and iPods when leaving for college. They are bringing along prescribed psychiatric medications. Case Western Reserve University researchers will survey incoming students on how they manage psychiatric medications in the transition from home to college.

» APA Says No No Psychologist Should Be Involved In Interrogation

The American Psychological Association is deeply concerned about the alleged involvement of a psychologist in an abusive interrogation of a Guantanamo detainee. While the psychologist who has been named is not an APA member, the Association's position is steadfast. No psychologist - APA member or not - should be directly or indirectly involved in any form of detention or interrogation that could lead to psychological or physical harm to a detainee. APA has specifically prohibited 19 interrogation techniques as torture, noting that this list is not exhaustive.

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» APA Highlights Importance Of Psychotherapy In Treatment Plans
Psychotherapy remains a major component in the treatment of mental illness, the American Psychiatric Association stated. Many mental health problems can be resolved with psychotherapy alone, and psychotherapy is often a crucial component in the success of treatment with medication.

» Color-Changing Bath Lamp Believed To Provide Healing

The Japanese believe that LED lighting will bring healing or soothing effect, which releases all the stress from your body. It would be a plus, when LED soothing is applied together with some aroma, especially when you’re bathing.

Net Japan has designed a floating waterproof aromatic lamp, which is called Lx. The Lx lamp is best used while you’re taking bath. It is powered by couple of LEDs, which dim smoothly and change its lights every 48 and 12 seconds.

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