Children may be ‘iconic targets’ for terrorists, medical experts warn

And they say countries facing terror threats must prepare to deal with attacks with chemical weapons such as sarin or mustard gas, and attacks targeted at "iconic victims" such as children or emergency care responders. After Donald Trump publicly stated that he was disappointed in Jeff Sessions, his new Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci, agrees in an interview that the US President 'probably' wants Sessions fired.

Psychology Around the Net: September 17, 2016

Before you run off to enjoy the last weekend of summer, take some time to enjoy the seriously random mix of mental health news and stories I've found for you this week! Read on to take a look at data on how psychiatric drug advertising affects prescriptions, a study related to how writing down your dreams and goals increases your chances of achieving them, reviews on various self-help books for pet parents , and more.

Psychiatrists Reminded To Refrain From Armchair Analysis Of Public Figures

On the organization's website APA president Maria A. Oquendo wrote : "The unique atmosphere of this year's election cycle may lead some to want to psychoanalyze the candidates, but to do so would not only be unethical, it would be irresponsible." Dr. Oquendo was referring to the "Goldwater Rule," a guideline adopted by the APA after a 1964 survey of psychiatrists found that nearly half of those polled felt that GOP presidential candidate Barry Goldwater was psychologically unfit to be president.