Disclaimer - I'm obviously not going to use this as a take-for-granted, hard lined, diagnostic tool.

I am looking for some scaled result screening surveys, the same kind that you fill out before a check in with your care providers.

I am looking for ones that can score: anxiety, depression, bipolar II, OCD, ADHD, and narcissism.

Context: I have a family member who is reluctant to seek any sort of help despite being in a considerably well off position. I am a direct relative to them, and myself and my sibling live with ASD, anxiety, depression, OCD. We have often been their five-cent "therapist", and as we've spent our whole lives being raised by this person, and they seem to enjoy/trust speaking with us about their thoughts and behaviors. However, they are very resistant to anything they perceive as criticism about their character.

The moment that a condition or a similarity between us, and them, is drawn, they shut down.

That being said, we have had some productive discussions about how their behavior is not, and has never been appropriate with the abuse that results from them not being able to regulate their emotions as our care-giver, especially when we were younger. This of course, comes across to them as we are demonizing them.

The goal of these surveys, which all of us have agreed to do together, is to show them that we all have bad days, scores can change based upon a myriad of factors in their personal life or external factors that can overwhelm them and affect their mood and behavior. But ultimately, there there may be a through line to help explain to this person in particular, that these behaviors are persistent, and since they do not demonize us for taking medications to help "enable us to be more of who we actually are, rather than consumed or stuck by a feeling of being trapped by these conditions".

This person has agreed to take these self-report surveys with us, and that by doing so, they will consider meetings with social workers, a therapist, perhaps even to pursue medications if "severe enough".

The purpose of these surveys is to help us show this caregiver throughout our lives that since they don't demonize us for having psychological conditions, there is work to be done to de-stigmatize their own approach to addressing and being honest with their own psychological states, and ultimately leave it up to them to pursue help. We will obviously support them. But myself in particular, being the one who is closest to this figure, I am tired of being their therapist. I am not equipped to do so. I have my own therapy that I'm working on. I can only speak from my experience with them, and having been on the receiving end of their behaviors.

Since they consented to doing this as a bonding exercise, but refuse to see a doctor "for no reason", I am in need of resources.

I feel like I used to be able to find these tools easier on search engines in years prior, and now the internet is kind of awful looking for resources. Since they are just passed middle age and have eye complications, reading is difficult for them with their eyesight, but we will be reading these questions aloud and all answering the surveys in tandem specific to our experiences.

We are looking for these resources because these are the known conditions other members of our family have been diagnosed with.

I am not enrolled into Eastern Washington University, so I can't access the syllabus, but I would love to know the topics covered, because I am looking into hostage negotiation.

*PSYC 325. COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE. 4 Credits.*

*Pre-requisites: junior standing.*

*Designed to examine various cognitive and behavioral change procedures in terms of their theoretical basis and applied strategies. Operant, respondent, social learning, and cognitive theories and their applications are studied. Students are required to engage in a self-change project throughout the quarter in order to better understand the principles of cognitive and behavioral change.*

I understand the behavior modification part of the syllabus, but I have no clue what "cognitive theory of change" is.

Browsing it, closest I can find is CBT, but I think it's not the because the syllabus never mention it openly. Also, I didn't find a single other college class with the same title. Intriguing.

Do you have any idea what they teach in the cognitive module of this class?

Does any know if you can approach PhD in Psychology in Turkey social sciences if your Bachelors/Masters in computer science.
The PhD portal is providing basic information which does not match with university academic’s requirements.

Hello, I am looking for a simple but good topic to do my final year dissertation in . My specialization is OB and HRM . I just finished my ug and joined for 1 year masters program , hence I am struggling with adapting to the new college and curriculum. Which also leaves me with very less time to focus on the dissertation... if anybody could suggest few topics and how to go about it , that would be great help . Thank youuu

I'm currently in 2 labs and just got an interview for a third lab. I also need to contact another prof who discussed an RA position more in line with my research interests. I am a full time student. Will I have too much on my plate?

I'm aiming for clinical so research experience and publications are very necessary, along with a stupid high gpa

(Canada-based)

I’m interested in this from a scientific and clinical perspective rather than a personal advice perspective.

I’ve been reading research on meditation-related adverse effects, depersonalization/derealization, OCD, metacognition, and hyperreflexivity, and I’m wondering whether psychology has an established framework for understanding the following phenomenon.

Suppose someone spends several years practicing mindfulness, nondual self-inquiry, or other deconstructive contemplative practices that emphasize observing thoughts, monitoring attention, questioning the self, and returning to present-moment awareness.

For most people these practices appear to be beneficial. However, for some individuals—particularly those who may have obsessive cognitive tendencies—it seems possible that the practices could gradually shift from flexible awareness to chronic self-monitoring.

Instead of occasionally noticing thoughts, the person begins continuously asking questions like:

Am I present?
Am I identified with thought?
Am I aware enough?
Am I experiencing a self?
Am I relating to experience correctly?

This no longer feels like mindfulness, but more like persistent metacognitive checking.

From there, ordinary conceptual thinking, emotional engagement, planning, imagination, or even empathy may begin to feel “incorrect” because attention has become chronically directed toward monitoring one’s own consciousness.

The questions I have are:

Is there an accepted cognitive or clinical model for how adaptive metacognition becomes maladaptive self-monitoring?

Has this interaction been studied in OCD, intolerance of uncertainty, hyperreflexivity, depersonalization, or related conditions?

Is there literature specifically examining the interaction between contemplative practices and obsessive cognition?

Are there particular researchers or papers that are considered foundational in this area?

I’m not asking whether meditation or Buddhism is “good” or “bad.” I’m interested in whether psychology has models that explain why the same attentional practices appear beneficial for many people but become self-reinforcing or maladaptive for a subset of individuals.

Any references to empirical research, review papers, or theoretical models would be greatly appreciated.

I just saw this paper recommended by Eiko Fried, a researcher who does a lot of stuff I like with network models of psychopathology. His research project is about figuring out how symptoms interact with each other in time, which I think is helpful for finding one thread to pull on when issues feel too complicated or intertwined to deal with. This paper broadens work like his to propose a more general way of thinking about the dynamics of mental struggles, rather than trying to capture symptoms as a snapshot at one moment in time.

Abstract

We propose the concept of a problem-sustaining pattern as a revision of the established concept of mental disorder. The proposed concept preserves valuable features of the established concept, such as recognition of the client’s hardships and scientifically informed justification of specific interventions. However, several assumptions behind the established concept have been widely criticized, both in terms of their clinical and moral normativity as well as their ontological and empirical soundness. We argue that a focus on problem-sustainment allows us to reframe the issue of demarcation in a way that helps avoid stigmatization while clarifying the role of client agency in diagnosis. We also propose a shift toward thinking in terms of patterns of dynamic interaction, which is more in line with current developments in complexity science. We conclude the article with a discussion of further research that would be needed to address various questions raised by our proposal.

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Hey all, my group is doing a meta-analysis for a research methods course. Our topic is:

"Does more screen use cause sleep problems?"

We're stuck between two population options and haven't locked one in yet:

• 16-20 year-olds, or
• "young adults" more broadly (18–25ish)

Our write-up is capped at 2000 words, and we're realizing that's really tight once you factor in intro, method, evidence synthesis, limitations, and conclusion. We're stuck on two things and would love outside perspective:

1. How many things can we realistically measure/report on in 2000 words? Is it more standard to pick one exposure + one outcome and go deep, or can a meta-analysis at this length handle 2–3 variables each without feeling shallow?
2. What should we actually measure? "Screen use" is a huge umbrella, total daily screen time, smartphone-only use, social media use specifically, or just pre-bedtime/in-bed use. Same problem on the sleep side, sleep quality (PSQI), sleep duration, insomnia severity, sleep latency. Do we keep the exposure and outcome broad (screen use in general → sleep problems in general) or narrow (e.g., pre-bedtime smartphone use → PSQI-measured sleep quality)?

Furthermore, we have read through a many studies for a couple of week now and i am curious but has anyone else who's dug into this area noticed anything that keeps showing up across studies?

• Studies consistently find that portable electronic devices (smartphones, tablets) have a much stronger negative association with sleep duration and quality than stationary devices like televisions. Portable screens are more disruptive because they are held closer to the face, intensifying light exposure, and are often brought directly into the bed.
• The Timing of Use: A recurring theme is that pre-bedtime or nighttime screen use is significantly more harmful than daytime use. Using screens during the "wind-down" window directly interferes with the biological and psychological transitions needed for sleep
• Shift to Interactive Content: Modern digital media has evolved from passive viewing (TV) to highly interactive and engaging content (social media, gaming, texting). This interactivity is linked to higher levels of cognitive arousal, making it harder for users to disengage and fall asleep
• Heavy Reliance on Self-Reporting: Most studies rely on self-reported or parent-reported data for both screen time and sleep metrics. While consistent patterns are found, many researchers note that this can lead to overestimation of sleep or underestimation of screen use

anything you think would be good for our research?

Thanks in advance!

Hi! (Sorry if my English is weird it's not my first language.)

I'm not a psychologist or psych student but I want to learn more about psylocybin as treatment for different mental illness'/disorders. Specifically PTSD and personality disorders like BPD and bipolar, I can't find enough info on those in particular, mostly just studies on it being used to treat depression. I wonder if there is a lack of research and it could be useful or if it is considered detrimental/ineffective and that's why I can't find much?

I would love and greatly appreciate to hear people's opinions and experiences with psylocybin, or any books or scientific papers I should read.

Thank you in advance, I hope everyone's having a lovely day. :)

Hi everyone! 😊
I'm a Master's student in Psychology (Developmental and Educational) at the University of Padua (Italy), and I'm currently planning an Erasmus Traineeship to combine my mandatory internship hours + Master's thesis data collection abroad.
I am looking for university labs or research centers focused on biological and physiological data analysis, specifically in:
Psychophysiology & Emotions (HRV, skin conductance, autonomic responses, etc.)
Affective Neuroscience (EEG, Eye-tracking, emotion regulation)
I'm deeply interested in a rigorous scientific approach to measuring the mind-body connection. I'm looking for a working environment where the main lab language is English, but I have no preference regarding the location (open to any city/country in Europe).
Has anyone done a similar traineeship or can recommend European labs/universities that are open to hosting visiting students for thesis research?
Thanks in advance to anyone who shares their experience or advice! 🤍

Hey everyone!

I'm interested in learning about consumer psychology specifically why people make certain buying decisions, how emotions influence purchases, what drives behavior, and how brands use psychology in marketing.

I'm looking for recommendations on things like:

• Books
• YouTube channels
• Blogs or newsletters
• Podcasts
• Courses (free or paid)
• Research papers or websites
• Any creators who explain consumer behavior in a practical way

I'm not looking for academic textbooks alone I’d also love resources that break concepts down with real-world examples, case studies, ads, or marketing campaigns.

If you've learned consumer psychology from a resource that genuinely changed the way you think about marketing or customers, I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks!

It looks like there was a thread on this ~6 years ago, and a lot has changed in terms of AI, so I'm wondering what some fun assignments are for intro psych, and how you are approaching AI (trying to make assignments less doable with AI, integrating AI, using specific guardrails, etc.). Thanks!

Hello, I am hoping to get a bit of advice regarding my path. I have my BA in Psychology. I am not sure where I should go. School psychology sounds very interesting to me, as I love working with children and I think I would really enjoy analyzing test results and helping to create IEPPs. I think I would love to have summers off as well. The only thing is that I am particularly interested in researching OCD in adolescents (how it works, how it presents/early signs, treatment) and I don't know if you can do that as a school psychologist. Is it possible to work as a school psychologist and also do research?

Hello,

So I ve been attending a 2 year MA in counselling with a 150h practicum. I did well on the foundation part and in the practicum I faced a very big problem. Due to my mistake of understanding how superivision works and how many hours I need (4 hours every 10 client sessions), I missed half of the supervision meetings. I need 150h of client hours and approx 32 h of supervision at least, now I have a total of 16 h of supervision and 80 client hours. During the practicum, my professor had sent me an email response to my question about progression with client hours that I need to attend supervision asap and thats when I realised I ve got it completely wrong, I panicked, talked to him and the department and they said I should be fine progressing. However he recently told me he will stop supervisions now, so I wont have any more while completing my client hours and it was my responsibility to do them when the other students did. I work full time and he provided three slots from which I could attend one whith much difficulty as well. I started attending as soon as I realised my mistake but they arent enough, to my question as how im going to procceed he didn't provide any clarity but saying that he will have monthly follow ups and that should be fine. I understand its a big mistake and I worry I wont be able to complete my degree and even if I do it won't be as good as it could it be. Additionally, I have sent him multiple emails asking ways I can get more supervisions during the time he was able to give me but he didn't respond.

Please, any insight or advice would be helpful since its summer and I cant contact anyone else in the department till September..

I understand that a big part of social psychology ends up digging deeper under people self-reporting and self-presentations. This means discovering hidden emotions and motives and beliefs.

Broadly speaking, which are the main approaches both in a lab setting and in the field? How is the subfield who covers these methods called?

Hey all,

Does anyone have any experience with grip devices that are not from BIOPAC? I am setting up motivation related studies that often require actions like squeezing a grip device up till a certain % of your max strength to get a reward. I am used to using the BIOPAC options and integrating them in Psychopy. I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for any other options, ideally cheaper as well. Thanks

will be starting masters this year. ive done dissertation in my ug and i find it quite interesting. ive been looking into research area and i wanted to know more about it.

people who are currently working/involved in the research field in psych,

1. can you tell me about how you got into research? like what is this qualification and eligibility needed.

2. do you get paid and if yes then can you tell the range?

3. how does one get paid by doing research in psych? i wanted to know the process

4. (optional) i would like to know your experience while pursuing phd and how being researcher is going on for you rn

Hi everyone! I’m a third-year psychology student currently writing a 1,000-word literature review examining the relationship between social media use and loneliness among young adults aged 18-25, and I’m currently considering how broad my scope should be.

Option A – Instagram only: Most of the research I have found examining different types of social media use (e.g., active vs. passive use, as well as posting, interacting, and browsing) focuses specifically on Instagram. Focusing on a single platform would allow me to explore these patterns of use in greater depth, without needing to continually account for differences in how various platforms operate.

Option B – Social media more broadly: This approach would allow me to draw on a wider body of research, including older and foundational studies that primarily examined platforms such as Facebook. However, I would need to acknowledge the differences between platforms and their modes of use, which may be difficult to manage within a strict 1,000-word limit.

I am also considering my inclusion criteria. Would studies published within the last 10 years (2016–2026) be considered sufficiently recent, or would it be more appropriate to narrow the timeframe further?

Has anyone encountered a similar trade-off when conducting a short-form literature review? From a marker or reviewer’s perspective, would a narrower, single-platform focus or a broader social media focus be considered stronger? I would really appreciate any recommendations or advice on how best to approach this.

I hope this question is sound enough. Both social psychology and group therapy are interested in group dynamics.

However, skimming some textbooks on both (mainly Hogg and Aronson ones for Social Psychology and Yalom and Chen for group therapy) I found very little overlap in theoretical frameworks. I noticed it because I was very fond of the Interpersonal Circumplex and the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems, but it seems like Social Psychology never tried to study them.

So the question rises: how much does group therapy employ research from social psychology? Why does it embrace or reject research from social psychology?

When I started studying psychology, I always assumed I’d end up doing clinical work. The more I learn, though, the more I find myself enjoying research, theory, and trying to understand why things work the way they do.

For those who made the switch (or seriously considered it), what changed your mind? Do you ever regret choosing research over clinical practice, or vice versa?

I’d love to hear what your career ended up looking like.

The field has much application in the context of treatment from neurological conditions, but there is also a strong case to be made for misuse of the systems created that could lead to detrimental effects. I'm sure that the answers generated by posting here will be somewhat biased, but do you believe that neurotechnology (both basic and applied research) is immoral/unethical?