In her new Psychology Today article, Can Acupuncture Help Treat Eating Disorders?, Charlotte Markey explores how a low-risk complementary practice is being considered alongside established treatment models. Markey writes as a Professor of Psychology and chair of the Health Sciences Department, which is home to the Prevention Science and Psychological Sciences graduate programs, and she… continue reading
The opening of a new electroencephalography (EEG) lab at Rutgers–Camden brought together three people — a professor beginning her faculty role, a student starting graduate school, and the program director for Psychological Sciences ready to volunteer as the first subject. Sean Duffy, Graduate Program Director for Psychological Sciences, marked the launch by taking the seat… continue reading
“I want to change lives,” Andrea Sellers says. “Especially for children in unique situations, because I’ve been there.” That clarity of purpose has shaped Andrea’s path through the Psychological Science graduate program at Rutgers–Camden. As Christina Lynn reports in Student Success: Rutgers–Camden Graduate Champions Mental Health for Underserved Students, Andrea brought her experience as an… continue reading
Murals tell stories—of communities, histories, and the ever-changing present. From the earliest cave paintings to the towering works of street art in today’s cities, people have long used walls as canvases for collective expression. In “Mural Art and the Psychology of Expression,” Eileen Reinhard explores this connection, highlighting how mural art continues to shape communities…. continue reading
Hollywood’s latest obsession with Ozempic isn’t just about weight loss—it’s reshaping the entire conversation around body image. Page Six spotlights Charlotte Markey, Chair of the Health Sciences Department at Rutgers University, in “Hollywood’s Ozempic craze has ‘changed the narrative’ of body positivity as celebs are noticeably slimmer than ever” by Melissa Minton. Markey notes that… continue reading
Loneliness and physical inactivity are deeply intertwined public health challenges often treated separately. A new study, Relationships between Physical Activity and Loneliness: A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies, published in Current Research in Behavioral Sciences (2024), examines how interventions might simultaneously improve both. Co-authored by Rutgers-Camden Psychology Assistant Professor Yoona Kang, along with Jeesung Ahn… continue reading
