Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic solitude was positive experience for many
Time spent alone during the pandemic led to positive effects on well-being across all ages, new research has found.
Nov 1, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Socializing may improve older adults' cognitive function in daily life
Socializing with others is important for mental health and well-being, and it may help improve cognition, as well—especially for older adults, according to new research.
Sep 14, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Toxic positivity': Why it is important to live with negative emotions
It is almost impossible to go on Facebook or Instagram without seeing quotes or comments accompanied with motivational words such as, "Look on the bright side," "Focus on the good things," or "Be positive."
Aug 31, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The influence of coping strategies on the long-term impacts of bullying
Peer victimization, or bullying, is a common experience in high school and one whose negative impacts are widely understood. This social stressor is associated with an array of short- and long-term effects on social-emotional ...
Jul 30, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What's behind people's hesitancy towards vaccination?
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it becomes essential to understand why people refuse or indefinitely delay vaccination. A new Polish study, conducted at the Jagiellonian University (Krakow, Poland) and the SWPS University ...
Jul 30, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Trigger warnings can worsen traumatic memories
Trauma memories can suddenly return when survivors are exposed to material that reminds them of the event, and Flinders University psychology researchers warn trigger warnings on screen may even worsen these negative memories.
May 13, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The quick choice might be a choice-overload avoidance strategy
A popular streaming service boasts a film inventory approaching 4,000 titles. When it's time to pick a movie, are you more likely to quickly make a decision or meticulously sift through the possibilities?
Feb 3, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Despite COVID-19 risks, older people experience higher emotional well-being than younger adults
Despite being most at risk of contracting COVID-19 and suffering health complications due to the virus, older adults reported feeling calm more often than younger people, and were less likely to report negative emotions like ...
Oct 28, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fireworks can torment veterans and survivors of gun violence with PTSD
For some combat veterans, the Fourth of July is not a time to celebrate the independence of the country they love. Instead, the holiday is a terrifying ordeal. That's because the noise of fireworks—loud, sudden, and reminiscent ...
Jul 1, 2020
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Neuroscience
New research correlates inflammation in the brain and gut to negative emotional state during opioid withdrawal
Opioid dependence has become a national crisis with serious impact on economic and social welfare, and numerous casualties. A big goal of ongoing research in combating opioid use disorder is understanding drug withdrawal. ...
Aug 29, 2019
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