Psychology & Psychiatry
New book trains crisis negotiators for life-or-death calls
Sometimes the caller is vague: "I'm in the garage" or "I'm on the bridge."
Sep 27, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Talking to a loved one about a move to assisted living
It can be hard to talk to your loved ones about moving into assisted living, so don't push them too hard and make sure they feel safe and comfortable with the idea, one expert advises.
Sep 26, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
First impressions formed during 'small talk' may influence future strategic interactions
In a new study, participants who engaged in small talk with others formed impressions about their conversation partners' personalities that subsequently appeared to influence their behavior when playing strategic games with ...
Aug 31, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Advance care planning for adolescents with cancer
In a recently published study in JAMA Network Open, University of Minnesota researchers and colleagues say adolescents with cancer deserve a voice in medical decisions made for and about them.
Aug 23, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Queer conversion therapy is still practiced in the US: Experts say we need to talk about it
Precious Brady-Davis knew at a young age she was a girl.
Aug 16, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Improving serious illness communication for patients with advanced cancer
Patients with advanced cancer want and need to partner with their care team to make treatment decisions that reflect their own values and align with what matters most. "Serious illness conversations" include two equally important ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Talking to kids about abortion bans can be tough. Experts offer guidance
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and the resulting media coverage is likely causing anxiety for many people, including children.
Jun 28, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Staring at yourself during virtual chats may worsen your mood, research finds
A new study finds that the more a person stares at themself while talking with a partner in an online chat, the more their mood degrades over the course of the conversation. Alcohol use appears to worsen the problem, the ...
Jun 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds conversion messages effective in reaching vaccine-hesitant populations
Health communicators, medical professionals, politicians and even average citizens have struggled with ways to convince those hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines to get inoculated. New research from the University of Kansas ...
May 31, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
On Our Sleeves survey reveals many parents need support in starting mental health conversations with children
Between the challenges of everyday life and more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids face more pressure and distraction than ever before, a combination of factors that has led to a mental health crisis among children ...
Apr 27, 2022
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