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JMU students are taking their psychology studies outside of the classroom and into the minds of the elderly by experimenting with arts and crafts as a form of memory enhancement for Alzheimer’s patients.

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Purple and Gold Connection

November 4, 2009

Waynesboro High School and James Madison University have a connection. For one, both schools’ colors are purple and gold. But the real connection is in a mentoring program started this year. Read More »

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Active Minds Chapter Formed at JMU

November 6, 2009

Last semester JMU adopted a campus chapter of Active Minds, bringing the student body a new and valuable resource for learning about mental health issues. Read More »

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Biopsychological Effects of Mental Imagery Studied

October 29, 2009

There may be new scientific evidence supporting the idea of “mind over matter,” a subject Dr. Ulas Kaplan, a Psychology professor teaching his third year at JMU, explored in a study of mental imagery last semester. Read More »