Police Body Cameras Prevent Excessive Force - 0 views
An article about how wearing cameras can help protect citizens and police officers. http://www.futuretimeline.net/blog/2014/12/30-2.htm
Changing Our Brains in a Good Way - 2 views
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mdcontreras on 14 Dec 15A 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.
Blending psychology and technology | Penn State University - 0 views
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Article showing how technology can benefit those with mental health issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remaking the Electronic Tracking of Offenders into a "Persuhttp://www.tandfonline.com/d... - 4 views
This sounds really interesting but I wish I understood more what they meant by 'persuasive.' I tried to access the full paper, but couldnt.
Technology & Human Services - 1 views
Can you add a comment with the link, I cant seem to find the article. - Thanks!
Human Services - 0 views
Online courses to teach people how to help others with things such as substance abuse, mental illness, child abuse, neglect etc.. Perfect for those in humanities.
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
A concept contact lens from google that will be able to track insulin levels in diabetics. http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/introducing-our-smart-contact-lens.html
Lark Bracelet - 0 views
Bracelet that tracks health, sleep, exercise, food intake to keep you healthy. http://www.wired.com/2012/10/new-lark-bracelet-wants-to-track-your-whole-life/
E-Therapy - 0 views
New options for receiving therapy via video conferencing. http://www.minnpost.com/mental-health-addiction/2015/03/e-therapy-offers-new-options-patients-and-new-ethical-concerns-provi
How smart tech will take care of grandma - 1 views
Technology put in homes to take care of elderly. http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a9958/how-smart-tech-will-take-care-of-grandma-16455410/
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!
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.
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!
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.