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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Medications
Antibiotics for acne: Study shows why one works best
A new study brings precision to the understanding of which antibiotics work best for acne treatment and why. This is important for two key reasons. Acne affects nearly everyone at some point in life—it is, in fact, the ...
Mar 8, 2023
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Ethical implications of broad access to medically assisted death need a long, hard look
As a philosophy professor and researcher of end-of-life ethics, I ask the students in my ethics class who should be eligible to receive Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Should it be open only to people actively dying from ...
Feb 1, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Increased social media use associated with lower self-esteem and eating disorders in teens
Increased social media use by teenagers is associated with a decrease in their self-esteem and a growth of symptoms associated with eating disorders, according to a new Canadian study.
Jan 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Short cognitive behavioral therapy program is also effective at reducing anxiety among school children
Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent psychological disorders among children. Anxiety negatively affects a child's sense of self-esteem, leading to under-achievement in school. Moreover, anxiety may exacerbate low self-esteem ...
Dec 9, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Evidence links precarious employment and poor mental health
A new paper co-authored by King's researchers finds that insecure work can deprive people not only of the financial benefits of secure employment but also the social benefits of regular routine, identity, valued social status ...
Dec 8, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why women sometimes stay with abusers: Insights from a Nigerian study
Domestic violence is a public health problem in most parts of the world. A 2021 United Nations report showed that one in three women aged 15-49 years in sub-Saharan Africa had experienced one form of violence or another by ...
Dec 6, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues
The annual pattern of winter depression and melancholy—better known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD—suggests a strong link between your mood and the amount of light you get during the day.
Dec 6, 2022
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Pediatrics
National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance
The majority of adolescents and teens are self-conscious about their appearance, a new national poll suggests.
Sep 19, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Procrastinating is linked to health and career problems, but there are things you can do to stop
Do you ever beat yourself up for procrastinating? You might be composing that message to a friend who you have to let down, or writing a big report for school or work, and doing your best to avoid it but deep down knowing ...
Aug 17, 2022
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