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2013 News

Dr. Martin Antony, 2013 recipient of Distinguished Educator award in Clinical Psychology
(April 2013)

Dr. Colleen Carney: Presenting at Café Scientifique, "Sleepy not Lazy!"
Ryerson Today (March 25, 2013)

The Urban Psychologist: Volume 5: Issue 2 (Winter 2013)

Psychology's Harry Rosen Research Commons Opens,
Ryerson Today (March 20, 2013)

Dr. Ben Dyson recipient of pre-eminent Ryerson teaching award,
Ryerson Today (February 27, 2013)

Several Psychology faculty members announced as recipients of Scholarly, Research and Creative Activity (SRC) Awards!  Ryerson Today (February 2013)

Dr. Hart Research: Trading sex linked to child abuse in street youth
(February 1, 2013)

Dr. Boudreau Research: Babies' busy brains keep them up at night,
Toronto Star (January 21, 2013)

Dr. Martin Antony presenting 2-day workshop on treatment of OCD and Perfectionism on May 9 and 10, 2013 (January 23, 2013)

2012 News

Dr. Russo Research: new technology to understand how music can improve brain control movement, CBC News (December 28, 2012)

New Ryerson award recognizes excellence in doctoral research; recipient, Meera Paleja, Ryerson Today (December 12, 2012)

Anxiety expert, Dr. Noami Koerner, gives advice to CTV News on surviving the holidays! (December 8, 2012).

Psychology Training Clinic receives $40K grant from Bell, Ryerson Today (December 3, 2012)

Dr. Antony talks with thestar.com about Santaphobia (November 29, 2012)

CBC Metro Morning interviews Dr. Colleen Carney, Sleep & Depression Lab, about switch back to standard time
(November 2, 2012)

Psych Major Emma talks SoundScapes at 2012 Science Rendez Vous, Video
(November 1, 2012)

2011-2012 Psychology Annual Report (October 2012) 

PHOTOS! Fall 2012 Convocation Ceremony (October 18, 2012)

A psychology milestone: Meera Paleja, Ryerson's first psychology PhD graduate, Ryerson Today (October 10, 2012)

The Urban Psychologist: Volume 5: Issue 1 (Fall 2012)

Dr. Carney Research: Putting insomnia and depression to rest, Pulse 
(Fall 2012)

Dr. Antony Research: Understanding & overcoming anxiety disorders, Pulse
(Fall 2012)

Dr. Hart Research: Reducing risk & promoting sexual health,Pulse
(Fall 2012)

Pulse article on the new Institute for Stress and Wellbeing Research
(Fall 2012)

Society for Music Perception & Cognition (SMPC) Convention at Ryerson; chaired by Dr. Russo

Dr. Monson research: therapy helps couples cope with PTSD
(August 22, 2012)

Academic Orientation for Incoming Arts Students takes place August 28, 2012!
(August 17, 2012)

Dr. Monson research: New couple therapy holds promise for people with PTSD
(August 14, 2012)

Motivational Interviewing Workshop with Dr. Linda Sobell
(August 7, 2012)

Psychology Welcome Day 2012 event on August 22 hosted by the PSA!
(August 1, 2012)

Family Health Team housing Ryerson's Psychology Training Clinic named one of four model programs in Canada.
(July 31, 2012)

Doctoral psychology program granted accreditation by CPA, Ryerson Today
(July 11, 2012)

Psych Major Alex Waddling & friend complete bike ride across Canada!
(June 25, 2012)

Photos from the 2012 Spring Convocation Ceremony held on June 12
(posted June 22, 2012)

2012 Psychology Celebration Awards Program
(June 18, 2012)

Photos from the 3rd Annual Psychology Celebration 2012
(June 18, 2012)

Psych Grad Jerome Morgan "Mentor leads the way" in Ryerson Magazine
(Summer 2012 Issue)

Psychology Faculty Receive Several Teaching Awards
(June 13, 2012)

Dr. Hadad & BA student, Jenny Liu wiin Best Poster at LTO Conference
(May 22, 2012)

OHTN Profile: Dr. Trevor Hart & the HIV Prevention Lab [video]
(May 16, 2012)

Dr. Frank Russo named Inaugural Massey College Fellow
(May 9, 2012)

The SMART Lab: Music & The Brain [video]
(May 2, 2012)

Dr. Antony wins CPA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education & Training in Psychology
(April 24, 2012)

Dr. Frank Russo wins CSBBCS Early Career Award
(April 24, 2012)

Dr. Day appointed Research Chair, Correctional Services / Youth Justice Research Committee
(April 23, 2012)

Jessica Sutherland wins Leadership Award!
(April 23, 2012)

Photos! 2012 PSY BA Thesis Poster Session
(April 13, 2012)

Psych Major Alex Waddling rides across Canada for a Dream!
The Eyeopener (April 3, 2012)

Seeking treatment strategies for hoarders by studying family's behaviour (March 16, 2012)

Two Psych Majors selected to present at 2012 Arteries Conference
(March 15, 2012)

Drs. Atkinson & Monson have been elected as Fellows of CPA!
(March 5, 2012)

Listen in on this CBC Radio interview: Dr. Antony talks about problem hoarding. (February 24, 2012)

Ryerson researchers examine link between loved ones and their influence on people who hoard (February 23, 2012)

Dr. Koerner wins distinguished 2012 Faculty Teaching Award!
Ryerson Today (February 15, 2012)

Drs. Atkinson, Antony, Russo, Moulson each win prestigious Faculty SRC Awards! [click on image to enlarge]  Ryerson Today (February 1, 2012)

Drs. Antony & Koerner win Ryerson Service Awards, Ryerson Today
(January 20, 2012)

Sleep Experts: Battling insomnia
(January 20, 2012)

Dr. Martin Antony: shares expert opinion on Hitchcock film at TIFF on Feb 22
[click on poster to enlarge] (January 19, 2012)

PSY Alumnus, Jerome Morgan, wins prestigious award
(January 16, 2012)

Ryerson Magazine: Psychology faculty & grad student research featured prominently
(Winter 2012 Issue)

Dr. Janice Kuo research: advancing mental health
(January 6, 2012)

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2011 News Archives

Ryerson sleep experts: popping pill not the best solution for insomnia
(November 30, 2011)

Dr. Turtle receives LTEF grant for classroom innovation, Ryerson Today
(November 18, 2011)

Photos! Fall Convocation 2011

The Urban Psychologist, Volume 4: Issue 1 (Fall 2011)

New chair, Dr. Antony: Champion of mental health
(October 3, 2011)

Dr. Frank Russo Research: Emotional Breakthrough
(September 29, 2011)

Dr. Russo research in Psychology Today (September 27, 2011)

Dr. Shaun Burns on psych partnership with St. Mike's Hospital
(September 28, 2011)

Dr. Colleen Carney insomnia research featured in Toronto Life
(September 15, 2011)

Dr. Frank Russo, Early Research Award recipient
(September 9, 2011)

CPT Workshop: Nov 28 & 29 with Dr. Candice Monson, "Evidence-Based Treatment for Traumatic Stress"
(September 8, 2011)

Graduate Program Open House on October 20, 2011

Faculty of Arts Academic Orientation Day
(August 30, 2011)

Inaugural Psychology Day Event!
(August 25, 2011)

Faculty of Arts Enrollment Workshop Flyer
(August 16, 2011)

Dr. Martin Antony Named New Chair of Psychology (August 1, 2011)

Dr. Antony Research: Treating Anxiety (June 15, 2011)

Dr. Maureen Reed appointed Director of Learning & Teaching Office (Ryerson Today, June 15, 2011)

Photos! 2011 Psychology Student Research & Awards Celebration (May 24, 2011)

2011 Psychology Student Research & Awards Celebration Program. See award recipients here. (May 24, 2011)

Psych Chair steps down to step up to Dean of Arts role (May 16, 2011)

Photos! 2011 BA Thesis Poster Session (April 15, 2011)

April 15, 2011 Thesis Poster Session!

The Urban Psychologist, Volume 3: Issue 2 (Winter 2011)

Leadeship Awards celebrate promising students (April 25, 2011)

5 Psychology Professors celebrated at Faculty SRC Awards, Ryerson Today (February 18, 2011)

PhD student, Holly Bowen and Dr. Spaniol Research: video games & violence (February 17, 2011)

Dr. Dionne honoured at RU Service Awards ceremony, Ryerson Today (February 4, 2011)

Dr. Carney Research: Sweet Slumber, Ryerson Magazine (Winter 2011)

Dr. Beiser Research: In pursuit of happiness (January 6, 2011)

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2010 News Archives

Dr. Hart research: Sex and street teens (December 2, 2010)

Dr. Carney, CBT & Insomnia Workshop on November 29, 2010 (October 1, 2010)

Dr. Martin Antony talks perfectionism on TEDxRyersonU, Sat. Nov. 27 (November 24, 2010)

UP has a new look! The Urban Psychologist, Volume 3: Issue 1 (Fall 2010)

Dr. Russo research: The sound of music for the deaf, Globe and Mail (November 9, 2010)

Dr. Yang research: Cognitive Training with a twist! (November 4, 2010)

Dr. Morton Beiser research: Immigrant kids in TO face more mental distress (October 19, 2010)

Nuit Blanche Vibrations: Oct 2-3, 2010 (September 28, 2010)

Dr. Maureen Reed appointed interim Director of Learning and Teaching Office (September 8, 2010)

Graduate Program Open House on October 21, 2010 (Fall 2010)

Psychological Science Lab Tours on October 21, 2010 (Fall 2010)

Live @ the Lab: Local band to jam at Ryerson lab in unique research collaboration (August 23, 2010) [click poster icon to enlarge image]

New Psychology Faculty Arrive on Campus (August 1, 2010)

Celebrating Psychology Students: see event program (May 25th, 2010)

Psychology Student Research and Awards Celebration: Invitation

Dr. Pickren publishes book, edits journal (May 2010)

The Urban Psychologist, Volume 2; Issue 2 (Winter 2010)

Ryerson hosts SONG Annual Meeting, May 7th (May 2010)

Dr. Candice Monson Research: Trauma Treatment (March 30, 2010)

Dr. Carney research feature: Slumber time (March 18, 2010)

Dr. Carney's research makes a mark: Sleeping on the Job Required (Winter 2010)

Prof. Rashid in finals of TVO Best Lecture contest. (February 24, 2010)

Dr. Hart research feature: Social anxiety breeds risky behaviour (February 4, 2010)

Feature: Dr. Carney book, "Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep" (January 28, 2010)

Dr. Pickren feature: "Bringing history to life," Monitor on Psychology (January 2010)

Dr. Spaniol research feature: The Upside of Aging (January 7, 2010)

Drs. Carney & Dyson win ERAs; Drs. Want & Vickers research feature, Alumni Magazine (Winter 2010)

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2009 News Archives

Dr. Russo's Emoti-chair ranks #6 in "Top 25 ideas that are changing the world," Toronto Life (December 2009)

Dr. Hart interview: "Many HIV+ women hoping for pregnancy" CTV Canada AM (December 7, 2009)

Feature: Dr. Hart study: Socially anxious gay men may engage in risky sex (December 1, 2009)

Feature: Dr. Atkinson study: The beneficial bond between baby and mom (October 29, 2009)

The Urban Psychologist: Volume 2: Issue 1 (Fall 2009)

Feature: Student-focused Psychology Research Symposium is a first (October 26, 2009)

Graduate Program Open House on October 29, 2009 (October 7, 2009)

Feature: Dr. Carney & Dr. Dyson honoured as prestigious ERA winners! (September 11, 2009)

Feature: Dr. Yang study: Aging seniors mentally fit (August 19, 2009)

Internationally renowned scholar, Dr. Morton Beiser, joins Psych Dept at Ryerson (July 13, 2009)

Real students receive Mock award (June 29, 2009)

Feature: Dr. Want study: Does this show make me look fat? (June 25, 2009)

Feature: Dr. Russo study: Sounds Emotional (June 19, 2009)

The Urban Psychologist: Volume 1: Issue 3 (Spring/Summer 2009)

Feature: Dr. Reed study: Surprise finding in road safety (June 5, 2009)

Media Page for SMART Lab & Emoti-chair: get the latest news here (Spring 2009)

Solving the stroke puzzle: new CE Neuroscience Certificate, Forum (March-April 2009)

Feature: MA student, Anne Wagner: Taking a stand against genocide (March 11, 2009)

Feature: Dr. Hart study: Partners share impact of cancer diagnosis (February 6, 2009).

The Urban Psychologist: Volume 1: Issue 2 (Winter 2009)

Chair, Dr. Boudreau elected to CPA Board (P.12) (Winter 2009)

Feature: PTRC a hot bed of cool discoveries (January 21, 2009)

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2008 News Archives

Feature: Dr. Martin Antony: self-help program for social anxiety (December 5, 2008)

Launching the Brain, Perception & Cognition Research Group (November 21, 2008)

Read UP! Psych@Ryerson's first newsletter (October 23, 2008)

Article: Emoti-Chair on display: Allows deaf to 'feel' music (October 22, 2008)

Dr. Trevor Hart: Preventing HIV Transmission (Intersections: Research & Innovation, 2008 issue)

Dr. Martin Antony: Conquering fears & phobias: book (September 27, 2008)

CCDP TA Award 2008: Grad student Gillian Sandstrom honoured (August 8, 2008)

Psychology hosts 40th Annual Cheiron Conference (August 7, 2008)

Dr. Trevor Hart presents research at AIDS Conference (August 5, 2008)

New faculty colleagues arrive on campus (August 1, 2008)

Dr. Martin Antony elected CPA President (July 11, 2008)

A Conversation with a Pioneer in Neuroscience (June 12, 2008)

Mind Space: PRTC Profile (pg.14) (Summer 2008)

On a mission to prevent spread of HIV (June 13, 2008)

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2007 & Prior News Archives

Driven to Excel: Psychology Students Honoured (November 7, 2007)

Professor Glassman receives Chancellor's Award of Distinction (Fall, 2007)

Jean-Paul Boudreau named Rysonian of the Year (January 30, 2007)

Older adults still ‘sharp as a tack’: study (August 14, 2006)

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