Category: History
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Vaccines and Autism: The Studies and Misinformation
The rumor of vaccines causing autism started decades ago with one man – Andrew Wakefield. His studies would start a misinformation movement that continues to gain momentum. Today, we will break down the studies he published, where they went wrong, and their impact. The Researcher Andrew Wakefield now stands as an infamous figure in medical Read more
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Eugenics: The Dark Period in Psychological and Medical History That is Making a Comeback
TW – This topic will discuss sensitive topics including racism, discrimination, and forced sterilization. Reader discretion is advised. One of the darkest zeitgeists seen in the history of psychology and medicine, eugenics provided a false scientific justification for discriminatory practices in the late 1800s and throughout the 1900s. Not only is its legacy still felt Read more
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Crisis Prevention at the Federal Level
Federal and state governments set national standards of care and enact legislation that shapes mental health services across the nation. Unfortunately, there are often gaps when addressing crisis and mental health services at this level. Organizations can help address some of these issues, but stigma and slow progress still makes advocacy extremely vital. Legislation The Read more
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Mamie & Kenneth Clark
Many know the names of famous psychologists such as Freud, Jung, and Pavlov. However, there are many other important figures whose names have been lost to the general public. It is important we remember such individuals and their contributions to the field. Perhaps the most impactful power couple in the field of psychological research, Kenneth Read more