Psychology & Psychiatry

Not knowing what to expect can make pain feel worse

When we accidentally touch something familiar, like a warm pan, our brains already know what feeling to expect and how much it might hurt. But if you were blindfolded and had no idea you were touching a warm pan, you'd feel ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

What if you lose a parent at a young age? 'Grief lasts a lifetime'

Adults who lost a parent during childhood tend to experience greater attachment anxiety in romantic relationships, according to Carline van Heijningen's doctoral research. However, this anxiety was less pronounced among those ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Swedish teens' mental health: A tale of two extremes in well-being

More teenagers report high mental well-being—yet at the same time, those who are struggling rate their depressive symptoms significantly higher than previous cohorts did at the same age, according to a study from the University ...

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