Psychology & Psychiatry
Saying 'I understand' makes a real difference, study shows
Showing support for a person who is upset over something they've experienced can help boost their positive feelings, new research shows.
Dec 30, 2020
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Medical research
Can cannabis help ease the mind in the age of COVID-19?
In a new study, researchers at The University of New Mexico measured the effectiveness of commercially available Cannabis flower, or "buds," for alleviating feelings of stress and anxiety. Using data collected by the Releaf ...
Dec 24, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The power of validation in helping people stay positive
Telling a distressed friend or family member something as simple as "I understand why you feel that way" can go a long way toward helping loved ones feel better, new research suggests.
Dec 14, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Combating seasonal depression during a pandemic
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, as the name implies, comes and goes with seasons. Though it is possible to experience SAD twice a year, we tend to see this disorder at its height starting in late fall and lasting until ...
Nov 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health issues more likely to affect communities of color during the holidays
For Listiner Martinez, the holiday season never brought feelings of merriment. Coming from an abusive home, she said, she never really celebrated the holidays. Martinez said she tried to move past that feeling when she had ...
Nov 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
People are still engaging in risky behavior, despite rising COVID-19 cases. Psychologists explain why
Coronavirus cases have spiked in Pennsylvania and New Jersey over the past month, surpassing the numbers of the pandemic's first wave in April, and yet many people have continued to meet up with friends at indoor gatherings ...
Nov 24, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Psychologist offers tips for beating seasonal and pandemic blues
Fleeting daylight. Colder weather. Gloomy skies. The churn of conflicting emotions and financial distress that can accompany the holidays.
Nov 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Positive outlook predicts less memory decline
We may wish some memories could last a lifetime, but many physical and emotional factors can negatively impact our ability to retain information throughout life.
Oct 29, 2020
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Health
'Loss of pleasure' in teen sleep study
Sleep patterns around the world have been disrupted as screen time increases and sleep routines change with COVID-19 self-isolation requirements.
May 5, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Hugs and kisses: Research connects affection, attachment style and marriage satisfaction
Go ahead: Give your partner a hug or cuddle while you catch some Netflix. According to recently published research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, it just might build a stronger relationship.
Apr 28, 2020
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