Psychology & Psychiatry
It's not if, but how, people use social media that impacts their well-being
New research from UBC Okanagan indicates what's most important for overall happiness is how a person uses social media.
Nov 2, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Stress in America 2020 survey reveals mental health of young adults as most at risk
Stress from COVID-19—along with stress related to health care, the economy, racism and the presidential election—is seriously threatening the mental health of our country, particularly our youngest generation, according ...
Oct 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain stimulation may increase control of emotional actions
To function well in society, people must be able to control their emotional reactions from time to time. This usually goes well, but this control can fail, for example with aggressive behavior in traffic or in people with ...
Oct 22, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic putting Americans under great mental strain, poll finds
(HealthDay)—COVID-19, health care, the economy, systemic racism and the presidential election are a threat to the nation's mental health, according to an American Psychological Association (APA) poll.
Oct 20, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Am I coping well during the pandemic?
The pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges. Many of us have lost work, gained carer responsibilities and grappled with social isolation. Experts have warned of a looming wave of mental illness as a result.
Oct 1, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Social media use linked with depression, secondary trauma during COVID-19
Can't stop checking social media for the latest COVID-19 health information? You might want to take a break, according to researchers at Penn State and Jinan University who discovered that excessive use of social media for ...
Sep 29, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Emotional exhaustion during times of unrest
Local and world events have brought out strong emotions and stressors this year, often one right after another. They include COVID-19, social distancing, quarantines, stay-at-home orders, furloughs, job loss, masking, racial ...
Sep 28, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The psychosocial benefits of plastic surgery for young women with congenital breast asymmetry
Nearly all women have breasts that are slightly different from each other. However, some women have more marked differences in the size, shape, or position of the breasts even after development is complete—leading to negative ...
Sep 24, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Getting fewer 'likes' on social media elicits emotional distress among adolescents
Simply not getting enough validation on social media can increase depression and anxiety, especially in the most vulnerable populations for whom these platforms may contribute to a cycle of rejection.
Sep 22, 2020
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Neuroscience
Smartphones can predict brain function associated with anxiety and depression
Information on social activity, screen time and location from smartphones can predict connectivity between regions of the brain that are responsible for emotion, according to a study from Dartmouth College.
Sep 14, 2020
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