Psychology & Psychiatry
Compassion could be key to combating body shame
University of Queensland researchers have found compassion could reduce self-criticism, body shaming and depression in overweight or obese adults.
Mar 28, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Heart rate variability and self-compassion: Two tools to help postpartum mothers make exercise decisions
The transition to parenthood is challenging for all parents but is particularly hard on mothers who are recovering from pregnancy and birth. This recovery often takes place behind the scenes of tending to the constant needs ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Self-compassion is the superpower year students need for exams and life beyond school
This week, year 12 students in New South Wales will begin their final exams, with students in other states soon to follow.
Oct 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Coaching program reduces burnout among resident physicians
A coaching program aimed at decreasing burnout among female resident physicians significantly reduced emotional exhaustion and imposter syndrome while increasing self-compassion over a six month period, according to researchers ...
May 6, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy benefits people with depression through promoting self-kindness
New research shows that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can help promote self-kindness in people with a history of depression, thereby putting their bodies in a state of safety and relaxation.
Mar 9, 2022
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Inflammatory disorders
Self-help aids quality of life for people with psoriasis
(HealthDay)—Self-help based on compassion and mindfulness is acceptable to users and can reduce feelings of shame and improve quality of life for people living with psoriasis, according to a study published online Jan. ...
Jan 25, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Regret can be all-consuming: A neurobehavioral scientist explains how to overcome it
A friend of mine—we will call him "Jay"—was working for IBM in New York City in the early '90s. He was a computer programmer and made a good salary. Occasionally, competitors and startups approached Jay to join their ...
Jan 10, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A trauma survivor's guide to the holidays: Post-COVID-19 lockdown edition
For accountants, it's tax time; for teachers, it's September. And for therapists, the busiest time of year is the holidays. Every therapist knows that the winter holiday season is rife with pain, angst and grief.
Dec 20, 2021
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Health
Women who practice self-compassion are at lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Despite what skeptics say, being kind to oneself is not a New Age fad—and there is research to back it up.
Dec 16, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
8 ways to manage body image anxiety after lockdown
Being able to socialize again may bring enthusiasm and a sense of normalcy—but it may also increase anxiety over how your body might have changed.
Jun 15, 2021
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