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Telehealth is growing in use, acceptance among Americans, says poll
Many Americans have used telehealth and would turn to it for mental health care, a new online poll shows.
May 31, 2021
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One in three college freshmen worldwide reports mental health disorder
As if college were not difficult enough, more than one-third of first-year university students in eight industrialized countries around the globe report symptoms consistent with a diagnosable mental health disorder, according ...
Sep 13, 2018
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Let it go: Mental breaks after work improve sleep
If you've had a bad day at work thanks to rude colleagues, doing something fun and relaxing after you punch out could net you a better night's sleep.
Apr 23, 2018
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More Americans praying about health, study says
Praying about health issues dramatically increased among American adults over the past three decades, rising 36 percent between 1999 and 2007, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.
May 23, 2011
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High stress related to coronavirus is the new normal for many parents, says new APA survey
Nearly half of parents of children under age 18 say their stress levels related to the coronavirus pandemic are high, with managing their kids' online learning a significant source of stress for many, according to a new survey ...
May 21, 2020
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Health
Silently suffering from hearing loss negatively affects quality of life
Hearing loss in adults is under treated despite evidence that hearing aid technology can significantly lessen depression and anxiety and improve cognitive functioning, according to a presentation at the American Psychological ...
Aug 7, 2015
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Food insecurity common across US higher education campuses
Many university and college students across the U.S. report lacking access to a reliable supply of nutritious food, a concept known as food insecurity, which can affect their ability to learn, according to research presented ...
Aug 8, 2019
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Reducing academic pressure may help children succeed
Children may perform better in school and feel more confident about themselves if they are told that failure is a normal part of learning, rather than being pressured to succeed at all costs, according to new research published ...
Mar 12, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cyberbullying less frequent than traditional bullying, according to international studies
Traditional in-person bullying is far more common than cyberbullying among today's youth and should be the primary focus of prevention programs, according to research findings presented at the American Psychological Association's ...
Aug 6, 2012
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Often misidentified, multiracial people value accurate perceptions
Multiracial people may be misidentified more often as being white than black and may value being accurately identified more so than single-race individuals, according to research presented at APA's 121st Annual Convention.
Aug 2, 2013
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