Abnormal psychology

Destroyed homes and debris cover the ground on May 23, 2011 after a deadly tornado in Joplin, Missouri.Photo: Julie Denesha (Getty Images)When the tornado first appeared on the horizon, residents of Joplin, Missouri gathered on front porches and peered out windows, trying to catch a glimpse of the storm. “Growing up in this area, you get a sense that when there’s a tornado coming, it’s a duty to go outside and go out and see it,” said Del Camp, chief clinical officer for the Ozark Center, a behavioral healthcare provider…

Image: Arturas Morozovas (Getty Images)An ADHD-friendly browser launched today and features tools to better help those easily distracted minimize the noise online. Dubbed a “productivity browser,” Sidekick protects the user’s data while also aiming to help focus their attention by making “the internet distraction-free.”In a world where the internet is typically required in office settings and as online distractions skyrocket, Sidekick helps the user better pay attention to their work scope. It eliminates the number of ads…

Earlier this month, when Kanye West said he was going to go “death con 3” on Jewish people, many people online and in the media were quick to remind others about the artist’s mental health. West, who is legally known as Ye, has bipolar disorder, and has been open about it and his struggles for years.Wishes online that Ye would get help and comments on social media contextualizing his present comments with his history of both mental illness and intentional provocation have spurred important questions on how to respond to…