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  • Faculty Weigh In on Rising Use of AI Chatbot Therapy in Teens

    January 20, 2026

    PCOM psychology faculty discuss the benefits and boundaries of teenagers turning to AI chatbots for emotional support.

  • Summer Wellness: Expert Tips for Whole-Person Health

    August 15, 2025

    PCOM faculty share tips for staying safe and healthy this summer, from heart health and hydration to mental well-being and whole-person care.

  • Get to Know Dean Missy Terlecki, PhD

    August 12, 2025

    Terlecki reflects on her first year as dean of PCOM's School of Professional and Applied Psychology and outlines her vision for behavioral health education.

  • MAPP Students Honored with 2025 Awards

    June 2, 2025

    Lori Niles, MAPP '25, and Bonnie Rumbold, MAPP '25, were awarded the Advocacy, Leadership and Service Award and Provost's Award respectively.

  • 10 Reasons to Feel Hopeful About Mental Health

    May 27, 2025

    From brain plasticity to workplace support, discover 10 positive trends shaping the future of mental health, shared by PCOM's Scott Glassman, PsyD.

  • Kate Delaney, MAPP '25 | PCOM

    May 21, 2025

    MAPP program graduate Kate Delaney shares what drove her to pursue a career in health care and why she chose PCOM for her graduate studies.

  • Katelyn Dory, MAPP '23, Named 2024 Business Elite 'Under 30' Honoree

    April 9, 2025

    PCOM grad Katelyn Dory earns recognition for driving positive change in workplace culture at SiriusXM and beyond.

  • Mindfulness and LEGO: A Workshop to Support Flourishing in the Workplace

    March 4, 2025

    PCOM's Dr. Glassman piloted a LEGO® building workshop with staff at the nonprofit organization Community Behavioral Health (CBH).

  • The Health and Well-Being Benefits of Kindness

    December 2, 2024

    Dr. Scott Glassman explains how kindness boosts physical, emotional, and social health and teaches us ways to cultivate it in our lives and communities.

  • Building Blocks of Success: Personal Growth Through Play

    November 4, 2024

    Explore an innovative approach to team-building, storytelling, and personal growth through hands-on model creation and facilitated discussions.

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