Psychology & Psychiatry
The psychology of comfort food: Why we look to carbs for solace
Amid the global spread of COVID-19 we are witnessing an increased focus on gathering food and supplies.
Apr 15, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cultural differences may impact neurologic and psychiatric rehabilitation of Spanish speakers
The number of people with neurological and psychiatric disorders in Spanish-speaking countries has increased over the past two decades. The February issue of NeuroRehabilitation assesses important factors that should be considered ...
Mar 9, 2012
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Addiction
Smoking: Quitting is tough for teens, too
Abstinence from smoking seems to affect teens differently than adults in a couple ways, but a new study provides evidence that most of the psychological difficulties of quitting are as strong for relatively new, young smokers ...
Sep 12, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does stuttering stop children from doing more than just speaking?
(Medical Xpress)—Dr Lisa Iverach and Professor Ron Rapee AM from the Centre for Emotional Health, Macquarie University, are investigating the social and emotional impact of childhood stuttering.
May 29, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young people's mental health deteriorated at greater rate during the pandemic, finds study
Researchers led by Professor Willem Kuyken at Oxford University's Department of Psychiatry compared the mental health difficulties and well-being of thousands of UK secondary school pupils who experienced three lockdowns, ...
Sep 21, 2023
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Generational inequalities in mental health accelerated during COVID-19 pandemic, suggests study
Core symptoms of anxiety and depression were more common among younger generations compared to older age groups during the COVID-19 outbreak—with the gap between young and old widening further during the pandemic, according ...
Jan 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Addressing the psychological demands on endurance athletes
What are the psychological demands commonly faced by endurance athletes? New research published in the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology has identified psychological stressors common to endurance athletes ...
Dec 6, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental distress is much worse for people with disabilities, and many health professionals don't know how to help
It's no secret COVID is having a drastic impact on people's well-being, and has worsened an already a rising trend in mental health problems. The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare's latest figures indicate some ...
Aug 8, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Babies born to stressed mothers more likely to be bullied at school, longitudinal study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Children whose mothers were overly stressed during pregnancy are more likely to become victims of bullying at school.
Nov 13, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ukrainians seek to heal war trauma at mental health clinic
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Yuriy Makeyev found himself homeless and jobless: a combination of circumstances that brought him to the brink of a nervous breakdown.
Jul 5, 2022
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