Gerontology & Geriatrics
Mood swings, memory troubles: Minding the mental toll of menopause
Menopause and the years before it may make you feel like you're losing your mind.
Dec 21, 2022
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News tagged with self esteem
Psychology & Psychiatry
Short cognitive behavioral therapy program is also effective at reducing anxiety among school children
Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent psychological disorders among children. Anxiety negatively affects a child's sense of self-esteem, leading to under-achievement in school. Moreover, anxiety may exacerbate low self-esteem ...
Dec 9, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Evidence links precarious employment and poor mental health
A new paper co-authored by King's researchers finds that insecure work can deprive people not only of the financial benefits of secure employment but also the social benefits of regular routine, identity, valued social status ...
Dec 8, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why women sometimes stay with abusers: Insights from a Nigerian study
Domestic violence is a public health problem in most parts of the world. A 2021 United Nations report showed that one in three women aged 15-49 years in sub-Saharan Africa had experienced one form of violence or another by ...
Dec 6, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nutritional neuroscientist offers tips on how to avoid the winter blues
The annual pattern of winter depression and melancholy—better known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD—suggests a strong link between your mood and the amount of light you get during the day.
Dec 6, 2022
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Other
Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?
Q: My daughter is on a gymnastics team. How do I talk to her about the risks of sexual abuse in sports?
Nov 28, 2022
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Health
Mukbang, #EatWithMe and eating disorders on TikTok: why online food consumption videos could fuel food fixations
You might have come across #EatWithMe videos on TikTok, which typically feature young women eating food while encouraging viewers to eat along with them. Many such content creators say they aim to help people with eating ...
Nov 25, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
UK study: Most young people's well-being falls sharply in first years of secondary school
Most young people in the UK experience a sharp decline in their well-being during their first years at secondary school, regardless of their circumstances or background, new research shows.
Nov 22, 2022
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Autism spectrum disorders
Discussing autism diagnosis with kids
With better awareness and acceptance, approximately one out of every 50 children is receiving an autism diagnosis. More and more families are deciding when to share this information with their child. Some parents worry that ...
Nov 21, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parenting in a post-pandemic world
If you're a parent or child caretaker, the news can feel especially daunting in these post-pandemic times. Math and reading proficiency levels among fourth- and eighth-graders across the U.S. dropped precipitously between ...
Nov 16, 2022
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