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Police Body Cameras Prevent Excessive Force - 0 views

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Changing Our Brains in a Good Way - 2 views

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    A recent New York Times article presented interesting work by Gregory Bratman, a Stanford University graduate student. Bratman and his colleagues gathered two groups of students and after scanning their brains and giving them a questionnaire had half walk for 90 minutes in a park while the other half walked next to a loud highway. It points to benefits of getting away from technology for mental health.
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Blending psychology and technology | Penn State University - 0 views

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    Article showing how technology can benefit those with mental health issues.
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What Technology Advances Are Affecting Psychology Studies? - 0 views

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    Info page focusing on the tech advances in psychology studies, including organizational psychology, the concentration I'm pursuing through UWW.
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The psychology of technology: how unspoken needs should drive tech development - Micros... - 0 views

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    Article discussing the advancement of technology and how our goal should not be just to advance technology for advancement's sake. The goal should be to make life and health better.
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Technology Key Tool in Behavioral Psychology - 0 views

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    An interview with Dr. Bonnie J. Spring on the role of technology in Behavioral Psychology, including on how we can monitor patients and how we make sure human interaction is still very present.
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Are we addicted to technology? - BBC News - 1 views

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    A short article on a new addiction in life, technology and how it affects life.
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Finding technology's role in the counseling relationship - Counseling Today - 0 views

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    The pros and cons of technology in counseling. I can see the benefits, but confidentiality would be a big concern for me.

Human Services - 0 views

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How do special education students benefit from technology? - 3 views

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    This article highlights technology that can assist in special education classrooms. It also highlights apps that can be used to aid in engaging students.

Smart Contact Lens - 0 views

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Lark Bracelet - 0 views

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E-Therapy - 0 views

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How smart tech will take care of grandma - 1 views

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DDS Learning.com - 1 views

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    This website is for staff, providers employees, families, and people receiving services from the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). There are great links to Webinars, online trainings, and links to University Without Walls courses that are relevant to the DDS field!
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Find, Buy, Sell, Donate Assistive Technology (AT) Equipment - The Assistive Technology ... - 1 views

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    getATstuff collects Assistive Technology devices that are no longer being used and gives them to those who could benefit from them. This is a great resource for Group Homes, schools, homes, and Day Programs.
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Report: Human services sector's growth felt in economy - 0 views

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    A new report says jobs in the Massachusetts human services sector grew almost 48 percent between 2003 and 2011. This is exciting news for anyone seeking a degree in Human Services!
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Great Apps for use in non-profit agencies - 2 views

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    This article highlights some links to great apps (a lot of them are free) that can be used for non-profit agencies.
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