Psychology & Psychiatry
A walk in the park gives mental boost to people with depression
A walk in the park may have psychological benefits for people suffering from depression.
May 14, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study finds clients want real love from sex workers
While it is commonly believed that men who pay for sex are attempting to avoid emotional commitment, a new study finds that men who become regular clients of sex workers often develop feelings of romance and love. This study ...
Aug 8, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Got the winter blues? All about seasonal affective disorder
If winter days get you down, you're not alone. You may have seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression triggered by the change of seasons. People with this disorder tend to feel depressed in the fall and winter, when ...
Dec 9, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children showing signs of social withdrawal in risk of internalized distress
Children are showing signs of social withdrawal are more susceptible to parental influences than others. These children were also more prone to distress caused by the impacts of guilt-inducing parenting.
Jun 12, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
In preventing return of winter blues, talk outshines light, new study says
A new study to be published online November 5 in the American Journal of Psychiatry casts a shadow on light therapy's status as the gold standard for treating SAD, or seasonal affective disorder.
Nov 5, 2015
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Many different factors can trigger holiday depression
While the holidays are a time of merriment and festivities for many, some people struggle with depression during this time of year.
Dec 12, 2014
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Genetics
Gene explains why some people are sleepy and sad
University of California researchers have found a genetic explanation for why some chipper early birds turn glum in the wintertime.
Mar 15, 2016
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Depression: It's a word we use a lot, but what exactly is it?
Depression is a serious disorder marked by disturbances in mood, cognition, physiology and social functioning.
Sep 25, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Dementia patients' thinking ability may get worse in winter and early spring
The seasons may affect the memory and thinking abilities of healthy older adults. A new study suggests changes in cognitive function may be associated with the time of year, declining significantly in winter and early spring. ...
Sep 5, 2018
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ECT can restore quality of life for some severely depressed patients
Patients whose severe depression goes into remission for six months following electroconvulsive therapy report a quality of life similar to that of healthy individuals, researchers say.
Apr 15, 2013
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