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![Postpartum Research Focused on Supporting Families and Improving Outcomes]()
Postpartum Research Focused on Supporting Families and Improving Outcomes
November 11, 2024
Dr. Alexa Bonacquisti is working to better understand how psychotherapy can help address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors during the postpartum period.
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How Metacognition Shapes Healthcare Leadership
November 7, 2024
Learn how metacognition strengthens leadership, self-awareness, and empathy in healthcare, as explained by PCOM's Dr. Melissa Terlecki.
![PCOM Professor Co-Authors Article on Positive Aging Perceptions]()
PCOM Professor Co-Authors Article on Positive Aging Perceptions
November 4, 2024
The article explores how cultural, social, and economic factors influence perceptions of aging and their impact on physical and mental well-being.
![Parental Mental Health Advisory: Expert Reaction From Dr. Bonacquisti]()
Parental Mental Health Advisory: Expert Reaction From Dr. Bonacquisti
October 14, 2024
The U.S. Surgeon General urges support for parents' mental health. PCOM's Dr. Alexa Bonacquisti shares expert insights on the advisory's impact.
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Medical Marijuana Study Shows Significant Health Improvements
September 13, 2024
The study finds medical marijuana users report significant improvements in quality of life, pain, energy, and functioning over 3 months of treatment.
![For One Research Day Participant, PCOM is 'Like a Miracle' of Scholarly Opportunity]()
For One Research Day Participant, PCOM is 'Like a Miracle' of Scholarly Opportunity
May 23, 2024
The College's 13th annual Research Day event featured 130 presentations highlighting the scholarly activity of students, faculty and staff.
![Emily Fannick, PsyD '24 | Clinical Psychology Graduate]()
Emily Fannick, PsyD '24 | Clinical Psychology Graduate
May 17, 2024
Class of 2024's Emily Fannick reflects on how her educational experience at PCOM has prepared her for a career in psychology.
![PsyD in School Psychology Granted Full Accreditation by the APA]()
PsyD in School Psychology Granted Full Accreditation by the APA
May 6, 2024
PCOM is one of only ten institutions with a PsyD in School Psychology program listed as an American Psychological Association-accredited doctoral program.
![Long Covid Fibromyalgia: Perspectives from Pain Psychology]()
Long Covid Fibromyalgia: Perspectives from Pain Psychology
April 15, 2024
Clinical psychology doctoral candidate Joseph Harrison, MS, MBDS (PsyD '25) collaborated on a case study exploring this unique health issue.
![Sounds Like Success: PCOM PsyD Student Sees Connections in Voice Acting, Psychology]()
Sounds Like Success: PCOM PsyD Student Sees Connections in Voice Acting, Psychology
March 11, 2024
Learn about actress Meghan Strange's latest role as a student in PCOM's Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program.
