New teen mental health court: 'We see the need in the community'
Porter County, Indiana, has expanded its problem-solving courts to include a mental health court for teens, the first of its kind in the state.
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Mental Disorders: News and Research on Phobic Disorders
MeSH tree: F03.080.725
The relationship between anxiety disorders and the extensive use of mobile phones
Nomophobia, or "NO MObile PHone PhoBIA" is when a person experiences fear or anxiety about not having mobile phone connectivity. Nomophobia is considered a modern phobia. It most likely stems from increased reliance on technology ...
Anxious people use less suitable section of brain to control emotions
When choosing their behavior in socially difficult situations, anxious people use a less suitable section of the forebrain than people who are not anxious. This can be seen in brain scans, as shown by the research of Bob ...
Aug 15, 2023
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Q&A: Zooming for the socially anxious
Have you ever squirmed with self-consciousness during a Zoom meeting? Then this might be a relief: Social anxiety doesn't seem to hinder your ability to know how others see you on Zoom as much as it does during in-person ...
Jun 8, 2023
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Q&A: A deep dive into autistic traits and self-conscious emotions in early childhood
Research shows that given the difficulties in navigating social relationships, children with more autistic traits might be prone to less attuned self-conscious emotions after transgression (displaying less guilt and embarrassment ...
Apr 25, 2023
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'Will you look at me?' How socially anxious people avoid eye contact
Individuals suffering from social anxiety disorder (SAD) consistently avoid eye contact. However, in a non-clinical population, gaze avoidance in socially anxious individuals depends on social situations, Jiemiao Chen saw ...
Apr 24, 2023
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Technology-driven treatment found to be as effective for social anxiety as psychiatric medications like Cipralex
A new clinical trial conducted at Tel Aviv University has demonstrated an effective technology-driven alternative to psychiatric medications for people with social anxiety. The groundbreaking study found that GC-MART (Gaze-Contingent ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Scientists show that odors from other people's sweat can help treat social anxiety
A group of European researchers have shown that exposure to human odors, extracted from other people's sweat, might be used to boost treatment for some mental health problems.
Mar 26, 2023
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Parks stress men, and narrow streets stress women: What emotions does the city awaken?
There are many people who have experienced fear or stress on the street at one time or another. There are also those who go out to relax or disconnect from their home or work lives. The place is the same, but the experiences ...
Mar 23, 2023
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Research shows link between child emotional difficulties and family strain during coronavirus lockdowns
UK families were more likely to report difficulties living together during the coronavirus lockdowns than those in Turkey, a new study shows.
Mar 22, 2023
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