Dr. Peggilee Wupperman
@pwupperman.bsky.social
Psychologist/Professor/Speaker. Author: Treating Impulsive, Addictive, and Self-Destructive Behaviors: Mindfulness and Modification Therapy (Guilford).
John Jay College/Graduate Center, City University of New York
John Jay College/Graduate Center, City University of New York
Congratulations to Dr. Leslie Unger for defending her dissertation! Her results suggest that group-delivered Mindfulness and Modification Therapy showed feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary utility in treating impulsive and addictive behaviors in residents of a medium-security men’s prison.
September 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Leslie Unger for defending her dissertation! Her results suggest that group-delivered Mindfulness and Modification Therapy showed feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary utility in treating impulsive and addictive behaviors in residents of a medium-security men’s prison.
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The funny thing is animals actually can suffer and we slaughter them by the billions but sure let’s have an existential panic over whether a software program screams when we turn it off
Can AIs suffer? Big tech and users grapple with one of most unsettling questions of our times
Can AIs suffer? Big tech and users grapple with one of most unsettling questions of our times
As first AI-led rights advocacy group is founded, industry is divided on whether models are, or can be, sentient
www.theguardian.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The funny thing is animals actually can suffer and we slaughter them by the billions but sure let’s have an existential panic over whether a software program screams when we turn it off
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"This could be the difference whether your child gets cancer. Are you willing for them to die because the therapy for them is delayed?"
Powerful video with voices from top US scientists on the very real and devastating impacts of the funding cuts.
Powerful video with voices from top US scientists on the very real and devastating impacts of the funding cuts.
August 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
"This could be the difference whether your child gets cancer. Are you willing for them to die because the therapy for them is delayed?"
Powerful video with voices from top US scientists on the very real and devastating impacts of the funding cuts.
Powerful video with voices from top US scientists on the very real and devastating impacts of the funding cuts.
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Although impulsive behaviours are universal, for some people, they can have negative consequences that interfere with their lives. This guide will help you begin to understand and manage your impulsive behaviour
How to resist everyday temptations | Psyche Guides
Acting on impulse often feels good at first, but brings trouble later. Understanding these urges can help you control them
buff.ly
August 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Although impulsive behaviours are universal, for some people, they can have negative consequences that interfere with their lives. This guide will help you begin to understand and manage your impulsive behaviour
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I spent five years working in another part of HHS. I often worked late, and I was rarely alone in that.
What Musk and Trump are doing is not only the dismantling of public functions we rely on, but an assault on tens of thousands of dedicated workers focused on the common good.
What Musk and Trump are doing is not only the dismantling of public functions we rely on, but an assault on tens of thousands of dedicated workers focused on the common good.
Today, along with 2,000 other NIH employees, I had to clear out my office 😭
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
February 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I spent five years working in another part of HHS. I often worked late, and I was rarely alone in that.
What Musk and Trump are doing is not only the dismantling of public functions we rely on, but an assault on tens of thousands of dedicated workers focused on the common good.
What Musk and Trump are doing is not only the dismantling of public functions we rely on, but an assault on tens of thousands of dedicated workers focused on the common good.
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A visualization I created to share with family and friends about how the NIH indirect rate costs will hurt science AND our economy.
February 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A visualization I created to share with family and friends about how the NIH indirect rate costs will hurt science AND our economy.
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In light of today's devastating announcement of a 75% cut to NIH overhead, it scarcely seems newsworthy that couple dozen COVID contrarians are cosplaying PNAS.
But two of them are slated to lead the NIH and the FDA.
Is this how they'll stand up for science?
But two of them are slated to lead the NIH and the FDA.
Is this how they'll stand up for science?
New journal co-founded by NIH nominee raises eyebrows, misinformation fears
The Journal of the Academy of Public Health claims to open up scientific communication. But its unusual editorial policies have some scientists concerned
www.science.org
February 8, 2025 at 6:15 AM
In light of today's devastating announcement of a 75% cut to NIH overhead, it scarcely seems newsworthy that couple dozen COVID contrarians are cosplaying PNAS.
But two of them are slated to lead the NIH and the FDA.
Is this how they'll stand up for science?
But two of them are slated to lead the NIH and the FDA.
Is this how they'll stand up for science?
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And for all the scientists asking “what can we do?”, here’s an interesting suggestion: call your local TV stations and newspapers and tell them you’d be happy to be interviewed. if you do that, please let us know and we’ll share so others can learn.
About local media: just "reach out to them," scientists, says @leahshaffer.bsky.social.
Other questions?
🧪 #scicomm #academicsky
Other questions?
🧪 #scicomm #academicsky
I mean, reach out to them. Even just to say the situation is chaotic and if their research is on pause. There's a legit fear of blowback, but just reach out and clarify you represent yourself, can't speak for your institution.
February 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
And for all the scientists asking “what can we do?”, here’s an interesting suggestion: call your local TV stations and newspapers and tell them you’d be happy to be interviewed. if you do that, please let us know and we’ll share so others can learn.
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🚨RED ALERT for 🧪:
The Trump NIH just gashed indirect costs. This is a direct attack on universities.
“Pursuant to this Supplemental Guidance, there will be a standard rate of 15% across all NIH grants for indirect costs.” 😮
Just a devastating Friday night news dump. #scicomm #academicaky
The Trump NIH just gashed indirect costs. This is a direct attack on universities.
“Pursuant to this Supplemental Guidance, there will be a standard rate of 15% across all NIH grants for indirect costs.” 😮
Just a devastating Friday night news dump. #scicomm #academicaky
February 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
🚨RED ALERT for 🧪:
The Trump NIH just gashed indirect costs. This is a direct attack on universities.
“Pursuant to this Supplemental Guidance, there will be a standard rate of 15% across all NIH grants for indirect costs.” 😮
Just a devastating Friday night news dump. #scicomm #academicaky
The Trump NIH just gashed indirect costs. This is a direct attack on universities.
“Pursuant to this Supplemental Guidance, there will be a standard rate of 15% across all NIH grants for indirect costs.” 😮
Just a devastating Friday night news dump. #scicomm #academicaky
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This account is for sharing info with US scientists, both extramural and intramural to NIH, about attacks on science in the US.
Education is power, and we can help advocate for science and medicine together. 💪🧪
We are a team of NIH people. Please ask us questions you might have.
Education is power, and we can help advocate for science and medicine together. 💪🧪
We are a team of NIH people. Please ask us questions you might have.
January 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This account is for sharing info with US scientists, both extramural and intramural to NIH, about attacks on science in the US.
Education is power, and we can help advocate for science and medicine together. 💪🧪
We are a team of NIH people. Please ask us questions you might have.
Education is power, and we can help advocate for science and medicine together. 💪🧪
We are a team of NIH people. Please ask us questions you might have.