Psychology & Psychiatry
Poor literacy linked to worse mental health worldwide, study shows
People with poor literacy battle more mental health problems worldwide, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Jan 26, 2023
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Gambling advertising restrictions could reduce harm, says study
Gambling advertising restriction could reduce related harms, especially on vulnerable individuals, a new review of the evidence has shown.
Jan 25, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Generational inequalities in mental health accelerated during COVID-19 pandemic, suggests study
Core symptoms of anxiety and depression were more common among younger generations compared to older age groups during the COVID-19 outbreak—with the gap between young and old widening further during the pandemic, according ...
Jan 24, 2023
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Medications
Bisexuals use cannabis more frequently for coping, enhancement
Young people classified as bisexual not only use cannabis more frequently but also are more likely to use it to cope with mental health issues and for what researchers call experiential "enhancement."
Jan 23, 2023
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Poor mental health doubled likelihood of experiencing financial hardship during pandemic
Up to one in five adults with a history of poor mental health reported they were "much worse off" financially a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to one in ten of those who had never had psychological problems in ...
Jan 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health: It's not always good to talk
Few of us would question the need to break the silence around mental illness. Countless campaigns have drilled into us that such silence is harmful and that we should try to break it wherever we find it.
Jan 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Procrastination is linked to poor health—new study
University students have a lot of freedom but not much structure. This can be bad for habitual procrastinators. Studies have shown that at least half of university students procrastinate to a level that is potentially harmful ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Wrist-wearable devices can spot pain, sleep and anxiety outcomes after trauma
Results from the largest prospective study of its kind indicate that 24-hour rest-activity characteristics from wrist-wearable devices predicted adverse symptom outcomes in the 8 weeks after traumatic stress exposure. In ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Health
How sleep habits can affect weight
About one in three adults in the United States report routinely not getting enough sleep. Sleep insufficiency is associated with increased risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental health problems, injuries, loss ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study links childhood maltreatment with multiple mental health problems
Experiencing abuse or neglect as a child can cause multiple mental health problems, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.
Jan 11, 2023
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