Psychology & Psychiatry
You've got a friend: Young people help each other with their mental health for 3.5 hours every week
Young people experience mental health difficulties at a higher rate than any other age group.
Nov 30, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Violent sexual predators use dating apps as hunting grounds
Dating apps are now an entrenched part of American social life, but there's work to do to ensure users' safety. New research suggests that violent sexual predators are using dating apps as hunting grounds for vulnerable victims.
Nov 17, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feeling poorer than your friends in early adolescence is associated with worse mental health, study finds
Young people who believe they come from poorer backgrounds than their friends are more likely to have lower self-esteem and be victims of bullying than those who feel financially equal to the rest of their peer group, according ...
Nov 14, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Relocation later in life and contact frequency with friends: Do contact modes matter?
When older adults move to a new location far from their residence, their friends should not expect too many telephone calls or visits, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Oct 10, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Maintaining friendships after a dementia diagnosis can spur feelings of joy and self-worth
What would our lives be like if we could no longer depend on our most cherished friendships? The people who know us best, who have been there through our ups and downs, and share a history with us?
Jul 29, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Detection of pitch errors in well-known songs
Ever notice when someone's singing out of key? Like when you're in a karaoke bar and your best friend belts out her favorite Adele track but woefully misses the mark? Ever wonder how you know right away she's singing flat?
Jul 21, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Friends want to hear from you more than you think
If you've ever hesitated to text or email friends you haven't seen in a while, a new study has a reassuring message: They'll probably appreciate it more than you think.
Jul 12, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
What influence's a pregnant woman's choice in where to give birth?
A new analysis in Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care has identified several factors that influence women's decisions about where to give birth—such as in birth centers, in the home, or in hospitals.
Apr 20, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People wrongly believe their friends will protect them from COVID-19
People may feel less vulnerable and take fewer safety precautions about COVID-19 when they are with, or even just think about, their friends instead of acquaintances or strangers, according to research published by the American ...
Apr 7, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to help a friend struggling with body image
It's common to feel uncomfortable with different aspects of our bodies or to want to make small changes here and there. However, sometimes this dissatisfaction can start to become a burden on our mental and physical health. ...
Feb 4, 2022
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