Psychology & Psychiatry
Causes of loneliness differ between generations
People of different generations are equally lonely but for different reasons, a study suggests.
Mar 11, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Still coughing after COVID? Here's why it happens and what to do about it
Coughing is a socially awkward symptom, particularly since the COVID pandemic hit.
Mar 30, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Impulsive versus controlled men: Disinhibited brains and disinhibited behavior
Impulsive individuals tend to display aggressive behavior and have challenges ranging from drug and alcohol abuse, to problem gambling and difficult relationships. They are less able to adapt to different social situations. ...
Nov 3, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Narcissist types and what makes each tick
Chances are you've met a narcissist. Someone who thinks they're better than everyone else, dominates the conversation and loves the limelight. But scientists are increasingly realizing that not all narcissists are the same—some ...
Aug 6, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why people with schizophrenia may have trouble reading social cues
Understanding the actions of other people can be difficult for those with schizophrenia. Vanderbilt University researchers have discovered that impairments in a brain area involved in perception of social stimuli may be partly ...
May 24, 2011
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Autism spectrum disorders
Therapy dogs aren't always the answer to help children with autism
Some children with autism spectrum disorder struggle with anxiety or have difficulty communicating in certain social situations. To help alleviate those struggles, researchers have studied various interventions, including ...
Sep 27, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: We need to rethink anxiety, says psychologist
The U.S. was an anxious nation before COVID and has seen levels rise even more in the past few years, especially among young people. David H. Rosmarin, an associate professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and director ...
Oct 9, 2023
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Neuroscience
Study reveals greater excitability in social brain regions of autistic men compared to women
New insight on differences in the brains of men and women with autism has been published today in the open-access journal eLife.
Aug 4, 2020
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Autism spectrum disorders
A smartphone app to treat and track autism
Diagnosing autism can take half a day or more of clinical observation, and that's the quick part – often, families wait years just to get to that point. Now, in hopes of speeding things up, Stanford researchers are developing ...
Mar 7, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social anxiety disorder, fear and anxiety lead to avoidance
It's normal to feel nervous in some social situations. For example, going on a date or giving a presentation may cause that feeling of butterflies in your stomach. But in social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, ...
Jul 20, 2021
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