New research reveals that acne significantly influences how individuals are perceived in social settings. Faces with acne are seen as less attractive, trustworthy, confident, successful, dominant and happy, with adult female ...
Oct 11, 2023
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In 2019, 7.2% of people in the European Union suffered from chronic depression. The human—and economic—cost of this illness is considerable, which is why the European Commission unveiled a €1.23 billion mental health ...
Oct 10, 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of digital connection: In the absence of in-person gatherings, many people instead found themselves face-to-face with their co-workers and loved ones on a screen.
Oct 5, 2023
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Demand for cosmetic procedures is higher than ever. From breast augmentations to "tweakments" such as lip fillers and Botox, more and more people around the world each year are undergoing procedures to change how they look.
Oct 4, 2023
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Patients with Parkinson's disease already face poorer mental and physical health, but now a new study shows they also suffer from decreased levels of hope and self-esteem due to the stigma associated with their disease.
Sep 19, 2023
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A new report by researchers at the University of Liverpool, Liverpool Hope University and Disabled People's Organization Chronic Illness Inclusion reveals the extent of discrimination faced by women, trans men, non-binary ...
Sep 15, 2023
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Even the best treatment approaches for Parkinson's disease are inadequate if they do not address patients' feelings of social rejection, isolation, loneliness and other psychosocial effects of stigma, according to a report ...
Sep 11, 2023
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In a study of US adolescents, both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying were more likely than other youth to experience eating disorder symptoms. The findings are published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
Sep 6, 2023
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Having more positive body image is strongly associated with better psychological well-being and life satisfaction, according to a new study led by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
Sep 5, 2023
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With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, ...
Aug 30, 2023
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