Psychology & Psychiatry
It's not if, but how, people use social media that impacts their well-being
New research from UBC Okanagan indicates what's most important for overall happiness is how a person uses social media.
Nov 2, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Despite COVID-19 risks, older people experience higher emotional well-being than younger adults
Despite being most at risk of contracting COVID-19 and suffering health complications due to the virus, older adults reported feeling calm more often than younger people, and were less likely to report negative emotions like ...
Oct 28, 2020
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Health
Watching nature on TV can boost wellbeing, finds new study
Watching high quality nature programmes on TV can uplift people's moods, reduce negative emotions, and help alleviate the kind of boredom associated with being isolated indoors, according to a new study published today in ...
Oct 14, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Reactions to perceived broken promises lead to workplace stress for police officers
Negative feelings resulting from perceived broken promises from employers within UK police forces are a major cause of workplace stress, according to new research at the University of Birmingham.
Oct 5, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Worried about negative thoughts as a new parent? You're not alone
If you believe what the media tells us, we should feel nothing apart from overwhelming love, gratitude and excitement immediately when our baby is born. Although becoming a new parent might indeed be a time of happiness, ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Getting fewer 'likes' on social media elicits emotional distress among adolescents
Simply not getting enough validation on social media can increase depression and anxiety, especially in the most vulnerable populations for whom these platforms may contribute to a cycle of rejection.
Sep 22, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Awe walks' boost emotional well-being
A regular dose of awe is a simple way to boost healthy 'prosocial' emotions such as compassion and gratitude, according to a new study by researchers at the UC San Francisco Memory and Aging Center (MAC) and the Global Brain ...
Sep 21, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
PTSD and psychoactive drugs: MDMA treatment shows potential, but others lack evidence
Can psychoactive drugs be used to treat mental health problems? The idea has been around for years, and recently received some attention in the media.
Sep 21, 2020
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Medications
In study, acetaminophen makes risky moves seem less dangerous
While acetaminophen is helping you deal with your headache, it may also be making you more willing to take risks, a new study suggests.
Sep 8, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Health professionals should choose their words wisely when talking about body weight, survey suggests
An online survey of nearly 3,000 UK adults suggests that people would prefer health professionals to use the words "weight", "unhealthy weight", and "overweight" when discussing weight status, and reveals parents' desire ...
Sep 3, 2020
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