Psychology & Psychiatry
Adults' phobias show up as differences in the brain
Adults' phobias can be correlated with changes in the structure of their brains, a new study finds.
Jun 18, 2024
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Genetics
A 'gene of prejudice' could help explain variations in human personality and demystify autism
Individuals with the neurodevelopmental disorder Williams syndrome have a gregarious "cocktail party" personality, while those with the opposite genetic alteration, in contrast, tend to have autistic traits and are prone ...
Feb 28, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social phobia amid COVID-19 pandemic? You're not alone
The trend of increased social phobia in the modern era, especially among youth, has become a topic that researchers have been pursuing and tackling in the long term. Simultaneously, almost three years after the outbreak of ...
Dec 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The relationship between anxiety disorders and the extensive use of mobile phones
Nomophobia, or "NO MObile PHone PhoBIA" is when a person experiences fear or anxiety about not having mobile phone connectivity. Nomophobia is considered a modern phobia. It most likely stems from increased reliance on technology ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
New study highlights importance of mental health in the safety of automated driving
Automated driving is expected to reduce road deaths and cut the carbon footprint. A study published today in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, involving Prof. Gunther Meinlschmidt of the International ...
Mar 29, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Breakthrough rapid phobia treatment for children helps to reduce impact on NHS and improve quality of life
A new rapid phobia treatment for children and young people could help to reduce the impact on NHS and improve quality of life, a new study has found.
Nov 21, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Scared of needles? Claustrophobic? One longer session of exposure therapy could help as much as several short ones
For the one in 13 people who suffer from phobias, the mere mention of spiders, heights, enclosed spaces or other triggers can cause distress.
Nov 8, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Virtual Reality App trial shown to reduce common phobias
Results from a University of Otago, Christchurch trial suggest fresh hope for the estimated one-in-twelve people worldwide suffering from a fear of flying, needles, heights, spiders and dogs.
Jul 14, 2022
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Health
Beyond childhood: Picky eating in college students
Looking beyond the picky eating of childhood, researchers looked at this behavior in college students. Self-identified picky eaters ate significantly less fiber and vegetables and reported greater levels of social phobia ...
Oct 7, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social anxiety disorder, fear and anxiety lead to avoidance
It's normal to feel nervous in some social situations. For example, going on a date or giving a presentation may cause that feeling of butterflies in your stomach. But in social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, ...
Jul 20, 2021
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