Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness linked to increased nightmare frequency and intensity
People who are lonely are more apt to have bad dreams, according to a collaboration that included an Oregon State University scientist.
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We reviewed 100 studies about little kids and screens—here are four ways to help your child use them well
Screen time is one of the top worries for Australian parents. In a national February 2021 poll by the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, parents rated it as the number-one health issue facing their children.
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Fewer U.S. teen girls are reporting 'persistent sadness'
There's a hint of good news for parents concerned about teen mental health: After 57% of U.S. teen girls surveyed in 2021 said they felt "persistent sadness," that number declined somewhat by 2023, to 53%, new government ...
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Q&A: Public health expert discusses social media's impact on teens
As the United States government considers major policy decisions regarding social media, including a potential forced sale of TikTok and new legislation to protect young users, the comprehensiveness of research informing ...
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Youth mental health-related emergency room trips declined significantly after Illinois ended COVID-19 lockdown
Social media's rise to popularity between 2010 and 2020 has been strongly correlated with the nationwide freefall in youth mental health that characterized the 2010s. Lawmakers have put increasing pressure on the U.S. government ...
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New study reveals how fear and vaccine hesitancy could fuel conspiracy beliefs
New research has shown that fear around vaccination can increase vaccine hesitancy, where conspiracy beliefs may then be used to justify not vaccinating, with these findings likely helping to inform more effective public ...
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Unlocking the mind: The fascinating psychology of the Olympic athlete, fan rituals
Body paint, mismatched socks, hidden knick-knacks—what do they have in common when chasing glory on the biggest stage?
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The interplay between serious physical combat injuries, leaving military service and suicidal ideation
Findings from ADVANCE study, looked at suicidal ideation within UK military personnel who sustained a serious physical combat injury on deployment in Afghanistan, and compared them to demographically similar individuals who ...
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Poll shows support for school mental health training, but 45% don't believe most school staff have received it
As children begin to return to school this month, a new poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) shows that 84% of Americans believe school staff play a crucial role in identifying signs of mental health issues ...
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Olympics 2024: How dark personality traits may affect relationship between coaches and athletes
The coach-athlete relationship is key to achieving greatness in elite sports. And at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the margins between success and failure will be tiny.
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