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 Psychology Prof. Renee Engeln delivers a TED Talk at the University of Connecticut on Sept. 21.  Engeln discussed her major focus of study, “beauty sickness,” and how it prevents women’s involvement in global engagement.

Psychology professor hosts ‘beauty sickness’ TED Talk

October 25, 2013

Don’t tell little girls they look pretty. This is one solution to "beauty sickness" that psychology Prof. Renee Engeln spoke about at her TED Talk on Monday at the University of Connecticut. Beauty...

Johns Hopkins University Prof. Kay Redfield Jamison speaks Monday at Cahn Auditorium. Jamison talked to a crowd made up of primarily Panhellenic Association women about her experience with bipolar disorder.

Johns Hopkins prof shares experience with bipolar disorder

October 7, 2013

Kay Redfield Jamison shared with members of the Northwestern community Monday her thoughts on the progress that has been made in treating mood disorders and her personal struggles with bipolar disorder. Jamison,...

Dunbar: Coping with obsessive-compulsive disorder

Dunbar: Coping with obsessive-compulsive disorder

May 9, 2013

During seventh grade, I was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. For those who haven’t taken Intro to Psych, this disorder consists of two parts: obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are persistent,...

New Northwestern study shows writing intervention improves marital satisfaction

February 7, 2013

New Northwestern research has found a way to improve marital satisfaction in just 21 minutes. Generally, marital satisfaction declines over time in a marriage. But a study led by psychology Prof. Eli...

SESP sophomore Frances Fu is pictured above in a video discussing drug-related policies. Fu posts videos to her YouTube account on behalf of Students for Sensible Drug Policy.

New student group promotes marijuana legalization

September 27, 2012

Behind Frances Fu’s petite frame and dimpled cheeks is a tough backbone dedicated to the legalization of marijuana. Fu is the co-founder and president of the new Northwestern chapter of Students for...

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