News tagged with psychological problems
Intuitive thinking may influence belief in God
Intuition may lead people toward a belief in the divine and help explain why some people have more faith in God than others, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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Sep 20, 2011 |
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Fragmented sleep, fragmented mind: A new theory of sleep disruption and dissociation
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientific research has shed new light on dissociative symptoms and dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. This condition seems to arise most often when a vulnerable ...
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Feb 14, 2012 |
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What motivates rejection of (climate) science?
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from The University of Western Australia have examined what motivates people who are greatly involved in the climate debate to reject scientific evidence.
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Aug 23, 2012 |
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Researchers identify promising treatments for chronic fatigue
(Medical Xpress)—Two treatments most likely to lead to recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been identified by UK researchers.
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Jan 31, 2013 |
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Hormone levels may provide key to understanding psychological disorders in women
Women at a particular stage in their monthly menstrual cycle may be more vulnerable to some of the psychological side-effects associated with stressful experiences, according to a study from UCL.
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May 24, 2013 |
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Boys' impulsiveness may result in better math ability, researchers say
In a University of Missouri study, girls and boys started grade school with different approaches to solving arithmetic problems, with girls favoring a slow and accurate approach and boys a faster but more error prone approach. ...
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Jul 27, 2012 |
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While you're on your computer, why not strengthen your marriage?
(Medical Xpress)—If you communicate with friends online, pay bills online, listen to music online and post photos online, why not strengthen your marriage or relationship online too?
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Mar 07, 2013 |
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Explainer: What is depression?
Many people know what it's like to feel sad or down from time to time. We can experience negative emotions due to many things – a bad day at work, a relationship break-up, a sad film, or just getting out ...
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Mar 11, 2013 |
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Marriage can threaten health: Study finds satisfied newlyweds more likely to gain weight
On average, young newlyweds who are satisfied with their marriage gain weight in the early years after they exchange vows, putting them at increased risk for various health problems related to being overweight.
Health
Apr 03, 2013 |
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Answer isn't always on the 'tip of the tongue' for older adults
Has your memory failed you today, such as struggling to recall a word that's "on the tip of your tongue?" If so, you're not alone.
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Jun 15, 2012 |
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Report: 1 in 5 of US adults on behavioral meds
More than 20 percent of American adults took at least one drug for conditions like anxiety and depression in 2010, according to an analysis of prescription data, including more than one in four women.
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Nov 16, 2011 |
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School absenteeism, mental health problems linked
School absenteeism is a significant problem, and students who are frequently absent from school more often have symptoms of psychiatric disorders. A new longitudinal study of more than 17,000 youths has found that frequently ...
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Dec 22, 2011 |
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Researchers find time in wild boosts creativity, insight and problem solving
(Medical Xpress) -- There’s new evidence that our minds thrive away from it all.
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Apr 24, 2012 |
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Divorce can hit children under age five especially hard
(Medical Xpress)—Divorce is difficult for any family, but for young children it can lead to long-term behavioral problems not experienced by older children or by children of unwed parents who separate, ...
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Sep 18, 2012 |
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A myth debunked: The full moon does not increase the incidence of psychological problems
Contrary to popular belief, there is no connection between lunar phases and the incidence of psychological problems. This is the conclusion reached by a team of researchers directed by Professor Geneviève Belleville of Université ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 19, 2012 |
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