Psychology & Psychiatry

Digital peer emotional support improves youth well-being: Study

Emerging adulthood (ages 19 to 25 years) is a developmental phase that is marked by increased mental health conditions, especially depression and anxiety. Online peer emotional support is one mental health intervention that ...

Health

Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action

Stranded at home amid pandemic lockdowns in spring 2020, Emma Warford stumbled down a social media rabbit hole in her quest to get in shape. Viral 28-day fitness challenges. YouTubers promising "hourglass abs." Diet videos ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Online program prompts vaccination among vaccine-hesitant mothers

A web-based program that educates mothers about how to find reliable health information and the dangers of babies contracting vaccine-preventable illnesses was effective in persuading vaccine-hesitant mothers to vaccinate ...

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