hat is conscientiousness, and how can we use it to better our own daily lives? Dr. Amber Abernathy, assistant professor of psychology at Missouri State University and Mary-Charlotte Bayles Shealy Chair in Conscientious Psychology, focuses her research on the topic and how it can be applied.
Yoga is said to be an exercise of the body, mind and soul. Psychologist Dr. Amber Abernathy is currently researching how meditation can raise conscientiousness – and how it can lead to improved health.
In recognition of his long-standing involvement with and support of Missouri State University, Norm Shealy will receive the 2015 Bronze Bear Award.
September is national ovarian cancer awareness month, but Dr. Ann Rostd eals with the effects of it all year. She’s looking to improve quality of life for the late-stage ovarian cancer patients she sees in therapy.
Bullying has been directly correlated to lower attendance rates, increased high school drop out rates, lower college enrollment rates, and in some horrific instances, suicide. Dr. Leslie Echols believes that victims need a personal response and is working on a research project entitled “Are fast friends slow to bully?” that could serve as a preventative measure.