Psychology & Psychiatry
An excess of empathy can be bad for your mental health
Have you found yourself irritable, sad or close to tears when watching the news lately? If so, you are not alone.
Mar 14, 2022
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Army Guard soldiers, especially those with combat exposure, are at risk for alcohol misuse after military deployment
Using alcohol to cope with negative emotions after military deployment is known to be common among active-duty servicemembers. But a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs suggests that Army Guard soldiers ...
Mar 9, 2022
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Mindfulness meditation can reduce guilt, leading to unintended negative social consequences
Mindfulness meditation is a stress-management practice with ancient lineage that cultivates nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, often by directing attention to the physical sensations of breathing. Initially inspired ...
Mar 4, 2022
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Water really can provide some relief from anxiety and help us see the glass half full
Many Australians can feel overwhelmed at some stage of their life with feelings of tension, nervousness and fear for the worst. A staggering 3.2 million Australians have an anxiety-related condition, with the largest increases ...
Feb 28, 2022
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Fake it 'till you make it? Study finds it's better to live in the emotional moment
A study from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Social Sciences has revealed the limitations of manipulating emotional responses to counter distressing moments, with participants—particularly women—relying on spontaneous ...
Jan 19, 2022
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How social media can crush your self-esteem
We all have a natural tendency to compare ourselves to others, whether intentionally or not, online or offline. Such comparisons help us evaluate our own achievements, skills, personality and our emotions. This, in turn, ...
Jan 10, 2022
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Regret can be all-consuming: A neurobehavioral scientist explains how to overcome it
A friend of mine—we will call him "Jay"—was working for IBM in New York City in the early '90s. He was a computer programmer and made a good salary. Occasionally, competitors and startups approached Jay to join their ...
Jan 10, 2022
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Older people experience more positive and fewer negative emotions during the pandemic
Getting old is usually seen as unappealing, but aging in fact has some positive effects. One of the advantages of getting old is feeling better. Older people generally experience more positive and fewer negative emotions ...
Dec 15, 2021
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How to deal with unavoidable threats like that of the pandemic
In the past almost two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has subjected most of the world's population to unprecedented situations at big scales. Most people's freedom of movement was severely restricted for a long time, some people ...
Dec 10, 2021
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Coping with schizophrenia, when emotions can be too much
A person with schizophrenia typically experiences more negative emotions and has more stressors than average. A new study by University of Georgia psychologists has revealed a surprising finding that could help those who ...
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