Psychology & Psychiatry
Fear of missing out impacts people of all ages
Social media addicted teenagers are not the only people who experience the Fear of Missing Out also known as FoMO.
Aug 26, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Most young people with increased suicide risk only display 'mild to moderate' mental distress: study
The vast majority of young people who self-harm or experience suicidal thoughts appear to have only mild or moderate mental distress, instead of more obvious symptoms associated with a diagnosable disorder, according to a ...
May 20, 2020
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Surgery
Higher body mass index linked to longer healing time after breast reduction surgery
For patients undergoing breast reduction surgery (reduction mammaplasty), higher body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor for delayed wound healing, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Mar 30, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
It's time to rethink our attitude toward obesity, academic argues
Prejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened the problem, according to a U.S. academic.
Jul 8, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research looks at how loneliness and mental health problems are interconnected
In a new study, researchers looked at whether lonely people are more prone to problems such as depression and psychosis. Based on medication use, the correlation is clear.
May 16, 2024
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Surgery
Self-esteem not correlated with number of years younger patients look after face-lift
Patient self-esteem measures appear to be unconnected to a positive outcome after face-lift surgery because patients felt they looked almost nine years younger but there was no change in self-esteem, according to an article ...
Oct 29, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Black youth in racist communities fare worse in mental health treatment
A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that Black youth living in communities with high (vs. low) anti-Black racism are less likely to benefit from psychotherapy ("talk therapy;" ...
Jun 2, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The importance of social support during pregnancy
Whether it is a cup of tea and a chat, the loan of some baby equipment in preparation for the new arrival, or a hug when things seem overwhelming, social support from family and friends can make a big difference to the wellbeing ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
1 in 7 doctors in Norway exposed to violence from patients
According to a survey following doctors over 20 years, nearly four out of ten doctors have been the target of threats from a patient during the first four years after graduation and one in seven doctors have been physically ...
Jul 13, 2021
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Health
Researchers call for industry regulation to stop 'photoshop' frenzy in advertising
An analysis of legal and regulatory strategies that may help combat rampant "photoshopping" and the portrayal of unrealistic beauty standards in advertising has been published in the American Journal of Law & Medicine.
Jul 25, 2019
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