Psychology & Psychiatry
Few people seem to find real joy in JOMO
Most people who ranked high in "joy of missing out" or JOMO also reported high levels of social anxiety in a recent Washington State University-led study.
Mar 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young teens should only use recreational internet and video games one hour daily
Middle-school aged children who use the internet, social media or video games recreationally for more than an hour each day during the school week have significantly lower grades and test scores, according to a study from ...
May 24, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
iPad apps teach kids just as well as humans: study
Young children learn just as well from interactive media as from face-to-face instruction, a new University of British Columbia study has found.
Nov 15, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens and screens: 7 ways tried-and-true parenting approaches can help navigate family conflict
Conflict is a normal and functional part of the parent-adolescent relationship, contributing to the development of social, emotional and problem-solving skills.
Oct 25, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness: Study
Last month, the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General both issued health advisories. Their concerns and recommendations for teens, parents and policymakers addressed a mounting body of research that ...
Jun 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young people without access to a computer had poorer mental health during the pandemic
Adolescents (young people aged between 10 and 24) are particularly vulnerable to developing mental health disorders. Essentially this is because our brains are not fully developed until the end of adolescence. These mental ...
Nov 21, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Understanding and reframing the fear of rejection
If there's one thing for sure, it's that life doesn't always go our way. A rejection, no matter the circumstance or size, can be painful, but it is something we all experience at some stage in our lives.
Jun 22, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A communication scientist explains why experiencing 'flow' feels so good
New years often come with new resolutions. Get back in shape. Read more. Make more time for friends and family. My list of resolutions might not look quite the same as yours, but each of our resolutions represents a plan ...
Jan 5, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Using AI for mental health assessment
A study published today by an interdisciplinary collaboration, directed by Denis Engemann from Inria, demonstrates that machine learning from large population cohorts can yield "proxy measures" for brain-related health issues ...
Oct 15, 2021
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Health
Three health issues doctors are seeing more of due to COVID-19
The stress, isolation and disruption of our routines during the coronavirus pandemic have taken their toll on many of us, leading to an increase in related health problems ranging from weight gain to back pain.
Sep 13, 2021
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