Psychology & Psychiatry
Being around children makes adults more generous
Adults are more compassionate and are up to twice as likely to donate to charity when children are present, according to a new study from psychologists.
May 5, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Lockdowns are leaving kids with ADHD in crisis
(HealthDay)—When clinical psychologist Maggie Sibley thinks about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, she worries most about the older teens ...
Feb 19, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Machines can do most of a psychologist's job. The industry must prepare for disruption
Psychology and other "helping professions" such as counselling and social work are often regarded as quintessentially human domains. Unlike workers in manual or routine jobs, psychologists generally see no threat to their ...
Feb 9, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Strong family bonds can both help and hinder recovery from extreme life events
A new study has revealed that strong family bonds are vital in coping with the distress and challenges of extreme life events but supporting each other through tough times can also lead to collective suffering.
Feb 9, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New report reveals lack of mental health support for skin disease patients
The vast majority of skin disease patients feel their condition affects their mental health and many struggle to access appropriate treatment, a new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Skin has found.
Oct 6, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID conflicts are putting big strains on relationships
(HealthDay)—As the coronavirus pandemic wears on, it's clear that not everyone's on the same page when it comes to preventing the risk of infection.
Sep 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: How to better cope with the mental burden of a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped social life in the United States, forcing many to suspend activities that were once considered routine.
Jul 23, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers uncover effects of negative stereotype exposure on the brain
The recent killings of unarmed individuals such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Tony McDade have sparked a national conversation about the treatment of Black people—and other minorities—in the United ...
Jun 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Conspiracy beliefs reduce the following of government coronavirus guidance
A new study from the University of Oxford shows that people who hold coronavirus conspiracy beliefs are less likely to comply with social distancing guidelines or take-up future vaccines.
May 22, 2020
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Health
Binge drinkers beware, drunkorexia is calling
Mojito, appletini or a simple glass of fizz—they may take the edge off a busy day, but if you find yourself bingeing on more than a few, you could be putting your physical and mental health at risk according new research ...
May 15, 2020
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