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Conceptualizing Borderline Personality Disorder

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Conceptualizing Borderline Personality Disorder

Danielle Jean Kradin, B.A. Borderline Personality Disorder is a difficult disorder to both diagnose and to treat effectively. Many...

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Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Nov 30, 20241 min read

November 2024 Monthly Newsletter

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Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Nov 30, 20242 min read

Metaphors for Medication

In counseling practice, it is our responsibility to provide appropriate referrals when necessary. These may include referring clients to...

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Director's Blog: My Ancestor Carmine Modestino

Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Nov 30, 20244 min read

Director's Blog: My Ancestor Carmine Modestino

In the spirit of Monty Python, " And Now for Something Completely Different. " I have an addiction to antiquarian books from the...

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Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Oct 30, 20241 min read

October 2024 Monthly Newsletter

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Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Oct 29, 20242 min read

October 2024: Director's Blog

Over the last decade, I have become interested in collecting antiquarian books from as early as the 1600s. I have become friendly with...

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"Brain cells forming new connections by releasing neurotransmitters"

Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Oct 17, 20240 min read

"Brain cells forming new connections by releasing neurotransmitters"

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Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Aug 26, 20241 min read

August 2024 Lab Newsletter

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August 2024: A Month in Review of Neuroscience News Articles Referring to Original Research

Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Aug 26, 20247 min read

August 2024: A Month in Review of Neuroscience News Articles Referring to Original Research

Over the last month, many online news articles have drawn our attention to neuroscience-related topics and research. If it exists, I...

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The Eyes: Our Unexpected Guardians Against Brain Pathogens by Dr. Elizabeth Carey

Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Jul 29, 20242 min read

The Eyes: Our Unexpected Guardians Against Brain Pathogens by Dr. Elizabeth Carey

When we consider our body’s defenses against infections, the eyes may not immediately spring to mind. However, recent research has...

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The Unexplained: Case Studies in Medicine

Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Jul 9, 20243 min read

The Unexplained: Case Studies in Medicine

I am a member of a private listserv for a group of scientific researchers. A member posted a link to this very strange article titled...

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May 2024: A Month in Review of Neuroscience News Articles Referring to Original Research

Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

May 26, 20248 min read

May 2024: A Month in Review of Neuroscience News Articles Referring to Original Research

Over the last month, many online news articles have drawn my attention to neuroscience-related topics and research. If it exists, I...

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Have We Placed the Cart Before the Horse by Using Alpha-2A Agonists to Treat Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria in ADHD?

Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Apr 16, 20241 min read

Have We Placed the Cart Before the Horse by Using Alpha-2A Agonists to Treat Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria in ADHD?

I just published this with Dr. Dodson! Dodson, W.W., & Modestino, E.J. (2024). Have we placed the cart before the horse by using alpha-2A...

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A subtype of ADHD predisposes one to Narcolepsy

Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Apr 13, 20245 min read

A subtype of ADHD predisposes one to Narcolepsy

The truth about being a scientist, an investigator trying to uncover or discover something, is that if you see something, other people...

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Can treating ADHD extend one's lifespan?: A Launching Point for Discussion

Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Mar 20, 20243 min read

Can treating ADHD extend one's lifespan?: A Launching Point for Discussion

My wife Danielle ran across this interesting article asking, "Could ADHD drugs reduce the risk of early death? Unpacking the findings...

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A Case Study of Catatonia and Paranoia from Synthetic Cannabinoids: A Launching Point for Discussion

Edward Justin Modestino, Ph.D.

Mar 2, 20244 min read

A Case Study of Catatonia and Paranoia from Synthetic Cannabinoids: A Launching Point for Discussion

This is my first blog. I never intended to write a blog because I always felt if I had the extra attentional resources after teaching as...

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