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By Jessica Rogers published September 1, 2001 - last reviewed on June 9, 2016
www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/leonj/leon psy/traffic/tpintro.html
With all of the anger-induced highway altercations that are making headlines these days, the topic of road rage has become, well, all the rage. Now there's a site dedicated to the science of studying the phenomenon. Dubbing it "traffic psychology," Leon James, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of Hawaii, tackles the question of whether or not aggressive driving is a mental disorder and discusses theories on driving behaviors.
Our men and women in blue endure severe work-related stress that too often results in tragedy--some studies suggest that the suicide rate among police officers is much higher than that of the general public. Here, a former police officer turned psychology professor discusses the psychological repercussions of working in law enforcement, offers a coping guide for officers and their families, and urges police agencies to implement mental health services.
Seeking advice on raising your child? Surf to this Web site, created by child psychologist Richard Tanenbaum, Ph.D., a professor, clinician and member of the board of directors of the American Psychological Association's division of media psychology. With help from a staff of child psychologists, Tanenbaum offers how-tos on issues such as grounding and time out, as well as a Q&A column and first-hand accounts from moms and dads--the real experts.
Whatever your mental health query, turn to this one-stop source created by John Grohol, Psy. D., author of The Insider's Guide to Mental Health Resources Online (Guilford, 2000).Worried you're suffering from a mental health disorder? Take a test to screen for symptoms. Trying to locate a support group, Web site or mental health professional? Tap into the extensive directory of resources. You'll also find the latest psychology-related news, articles and book reviews.
