Psychology & Psychiatry
Suicidal thoughts? Therapy-oriented website can help
Mental health researchers behind the website nowmattersnow.org have demonstrated that the site could be beneficial in decreasing suicidal thoughts.
May 2, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fee for service psychology no answer to mental health
The Better Access Program, a scheme providing Medicare access to psychology services, has fundamental failures, according to research from The Australian National University (ANU).
Apr 1, 2019
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Genetics
How your genes could affect the quality of your marriage
How important is it to consider a romantic partner's genetic profile before getting married?
Feb 8, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young people drowning in a rising tide of perfectionism
We recently conducted one of the largest-ever studies on perfectionism. We learned that perfectionism has increased substantially over the past 25 years and that it affects men and women equally.
Feb 6, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to live your life to the fullest
Although most people strive to live their lives in a meaningful and purposeful way, they may still question whether they are truly living their lives to the fullest. Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. Karen Lawson gives her ...
Jan 10, 2019
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Addiction
New study finds worrisome statistics around medical cannabis users operating vehicles
More than half of people who take medical cannabis for chronic pain say they've driven under the influence of cannabis within two hours of using it, at least once in the last six months, according to a new study.
Jan 9, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
So cute you could crush it?
Have you ever looked at a puppy and had the urge to squeeze or even bite it? Or felt compelled to pinch a baby's cheeks, albeit without a desire to harm it? If you answered yes to either question, you've experienced a phenomenon ...
Dec 4, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The surprising secret to successful psychotherapy
As a clinical psychologist and educator, I am often asked to recommend a psychotherapist for people in need. These requests come with a sense of urgency to find the best possible therapist. Many people are at a loss over ...
Oct 19, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Tips for students to avoid burnout
Between school, homework and extracurricular activities, it can be hard for students to balance all of their responsibilities, which can lead to a feeling of being burned out. Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. Karen Lawson ...
Apr 6, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Risks to victimised youth in alternative cultures exposed
Young people belonging to alternative subcultures, such as goths, emos or metal fans, are at a greater risk of self-harm and suicide than those who do not, according to a research review.
Apr 4, 2018
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