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How Healthcare Professionals can Support Patients through Pregnancy Loss

September 12, 2023

Alexa Bonacquisti, PhD, and Kristen Hawk-Purcell, PsyD '23, presented to PCOM students about ways to approach this experience with their patients.

Positive Psychology and Preventing Burnout in Medical Residents

June 22, 2023

The Master of Applied Positive Psychology Program at PCOM is tackling the well-documented problem of burnout among medical residents.

Opioid Use Disorder Patients Report Higher Rates of Suicidality

June 13, 2023

PCOM associate professor Michelle R. Lent, PhD, is the lead author of a recent publication that suggests OUD intervention "has to be more than medication."

Is Artificial Intelligence Good for Society?

May 31, 2023

In response to the power of artificial intelligence, there is an increasing urgency to clarify the precautions and regulations necessary to make AI safe.

Turning Loss into Purpose: One Student's Journey with Destigmatizing Mental Health

May 26, 2023

As a liaison for PCOM HEARTS, Vicki Ouzounian (PsyD '26), honors her grandfather's memory by shining a light on mental health issues.

Nicole Parisi: Why I Chose the Positive Psychology Program at PCOM

May 22, 2023

When Nicole Parisi first learned about positive psychology, she was intrigued and began researching ways to get involved.

Casey Wilson: Why I Chose the Positive Psychology Program at PCOM

May 22, 2023

Casey Wilson's interest in the power of positive psychology began at a very young age. Now Wilson plans to put her new skills to use helping others.

Alana Beam: Why I Chose PCOM's Mental Health Counseling Program

May 16, 2023

Alana Beam chose to pursue a career in mental health counseling in hopes of using her own experiences as a way to better the lives of others.

Shannon Tissera: Why I Chose PCOM's Mental Health Counseling Program

May 15, 2023

As an Asian (Sri Lankan) American, Shannon Tissera is well aware of the importance of inclusion and diversity in the mental health space.

Jillian Lynch: Why I Chose PCOM's Mental Health Counseling Program

May 11, 2023

A trip to the emergency room as a teenager fueled Jillian Lynch's interest in psychology and ultimately led her to PCOM's Mental Health Counseling (MS) program.

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