Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health is intergenerational
The mental health impacts of trauma and emotional distress may extend from parents to their children. Yet a positive history of well-being could also cross generations.
Oct 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness is associated with double the risk of developing diabetes
A new study published in Diabetologia finds that feelings of loneliness are linked to a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Sep 28, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
UN urges action as mental health takes heavy toll on workers
Far more must be done to safeguard mental health on the job, the United Nations said Wednesday, presenting new guidelines on how to lessen psychological strains linked to the workplace.
Sep 28, 2022
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Health
Power of the pulpit: Study suggests lower mortality rates for Black men 50+ who attend religious services
Faith-based communities have long provided members with life enhancing benefits. Beyond offering messages of hope, churches and other spiritual institutions offer members many support services that enrich lives and strengthen ...
Sep 23, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychology must act to address health inequities
Psychology must take concrete steps to expose and mitigate the impacts of systemic and structural factors that affect physical and mental health, according to a new report from the American Psychological Association.
Aug 8, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Perfectionism may be a risk factor for severe alcohol use disorder, novel study shows
Perfectionist traits—higher self-criticism, and unrealistic standards leading to isolation—are associated with severe alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to the first study directly comparing patients with AUD to a ...
Aug 1, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychological strain and eating habits in the pandemic
Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have investigated possible changes in adult dietary habits and body weight after more than two years of pandemic. The results: 35% of those surveyed have gained weight, ...
Jul 29, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Stress increases beliefs that underlie disorders and conspiracy theories
Stress increases the rigidity of the beliefs underlying psychiatric disorders, prejudices and conspiracy theories. Therefore measures aimed at reducing social stress—a basic income or better job protection—could be the ...
Jul 25, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Simple training module helps teens channel stress, grow in resilience
Adolescents today are more stressed than ever, exhibiting record levels of stress-related mental health problems. Of course, there are plenty of reasons for teens to worry. A global pandemic. War in Europe. Mass shootings, ...
Jul 6, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New app helps Syrian refugees deal with post-traumatic stress
Researchers at Leipzig University have partnered with Syrian refugees and an agency for e-mental health services to develop and scientifically test an app to help users deal with post-traumatic stress and related mental strain. ...
Jun 29, 2022
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