The Hollywood Reporter / Dr. Gail Gross 8 Things ‘Inside Out’ Teaches Viewers About Emotions, Memory and the Mind June 22, 2015

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Inside Out has officially become Pixar’s most successful original film — Click Photo to View Trailer

How many basic emotions really exist? Can memories or personality islands ever disappear? What should be in a sequel? THR highlights the basic psychological lessons to learn from the Pixar hit. The animated blockbuster goes into the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) as she moves across the country with her family — and her emotions: Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black) and Disgust (Mindy Kaling).

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Refinery 29 / Dr. Gail Gross Your 10 WORST Family Vacation Problems, Solved June 19, 2015

When your folks announce plans for a family summer vacation, mixed emotions are bound to arise. There’s excitement for a change of scenery and bonding with seldom-seen siblings — plus, there’s a lot to be said for a trip that you most likely don’t have to plan or fully finance on your own. However, for every unique travel tradition or activity that you look forward to with your clan, there are likely a few drawbacks. (more…)

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Medical Daily / Dr. Gail Gross The Charleston Church Massacre And The Psychological Effects Of Negative Race-Related Media June 19, 2015

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It’s like a recurring nightmare: I wake up at five o’clock, make a cup of tea, and turn on the early morning news to find that someone who looks just like me has been murdered or brutalized. Then, somehow, after about an hour of staring at report after report, I get dressed for work and go on with my day like my heart isn’t aching.

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Monsters & Critics / Dave McCoy Mammoth Food & Wine Experience, Dave McCoy’s Celebration In June, Details June 17, 2015

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Outdoors and nature aficionados, skiers, hikers, mountain climbers and bikers in California owe a debt of gratitude to one man who had an idea of a place where families could thrive, prosper, play and work hard.  This coming June 26 & 27, there’s a must-experience, affordable fun festival of food, wine and fellowship scheduled to honor American visionary Dave McCoy and to celebrate the community he helped build. (more…)

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Monsters & Critics / Dr. Constantino Mendieta Feminizing Surgeries Must Include The Body Too June 9, 2015

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Bruce Jenner’s transformation to Caitlyn has startled, shocked and awed many people, regardless of where they stand on the idea of transgenderism. But we all quickly got a primer in the superficial aspects of changing sexes courtesy of Ms. Jenner, with regards to plastic surgeries like chin or cheek implants, “Adam’s Apple” shaving or facial filler and Botox injections, which are all considered “not medically” necessary by most insurers. But ask anyone who wants to transgender from male to female and they will tell you, these surgeries aid to the overall end effect of taking on a new gender identity with more confidence. (more…)

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