Psychology & Psychiatry
Homesickness is common for college freshmen: A psychologist offers tips to cope
It can be hard for new college students, or those returning after summer break, to be away from home.
Sep 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Long-term psychological study confirms time is the best medicine against homesickness
Time heals homesickness – and quickly, according to a unique long-term study on international students. A propensity towards neuroticism and the desire to keep others happy are among the factors associated with the development ...
May 23, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Homesickness and empty nest syndrome—coping with separation
Homesickness is not uncommon among young people heading off to their freshman year in college, and they might not be the only family members dealing with some separation anxiety. For many parents, empty nest syndrome is a ...
Aug 15, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Homesickness and adjustment in university students
Sure, many young adults are ecstatic at that first taste of freedom that comes with "going away to college." But for some, the intense transition can also trigger intense homesickness. In new research published in the Journal ...
Apr 10, 2013
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Health
Aging, end-of-life expert offers advice for coping with holiday blues
It may be the most wonderful time of the year. But the holidays can also be a time of sadness and loneliness, especially for those dealing with recent death, illness or changes in family life.
Dec 18, 2012
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Health
Legacy bead program helps children and their families cope with life-threatening illnesses
When Kayla Dehnert tells friends and family in Northern California about life as a St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patient, she pulls out a string of beads taller than she is.
Sep 17, 2012
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