Psychology & Psychiatry

Talking with a friend can ease the sting of being left out

Small, simple forms of social connection—such as a conversation with a friend, or even just looking forward to one—can lessen the negative feelings and thoughts that come with being socially excluded, according to a new ...

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Do implicit bias trainings on race improve health care?

There is increasing evidence that implicit bias—non-conscious attitudes toward specific groups—is a source of racial inequities in certain aspects of health care, and lawmakers are taking note.