Psychology & Psychiatry
7 tips to help kids feeling anxious about going back to school
As COVID-19 lockdown measures are lifted, some children may experience social anxiety about the prospect of returning to school.
May 27, 2020
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Pediatrics
Why children need to play with their friends as soon as they can
Approximately 1.4 billion children worldwide are currently living under partial or full lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the UK, and in many other countries across the world, it has been six weeks or longer ...
May 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Changes to COVID restrictions likely to trigger more anxiety
The winding back of a limited number of COVID restrictions is likely to trigger a new wave of anxiety among Western Australians and it's crucial that support is tailored to suit everyone's needs across the entire community, ...
May 06, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study suggests ways to alleviate social withdrawal symptoms in mental illnesses
Even as people are now being forced to social distance to avoid contracting coronavirus—a situation considered stressful for many—some people avoid social situations even under everyday circumstances. Social avoidance ...
Apr 28, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fear of the flush: Social anxiety and public restrooms
Most people experience anxiety at times. It's a normal emotion that can help us detect danger. But there's a fine line between our evolutionary instincts and a debilitating condition.
Apr 02, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
I won't have what he's having: The brain and socially motivated behavior
How much we value an item is often related to what other people have. You might want the newest fashion, but not once everybody has it. Or, winning a free lunch at your favorite restaurant might not seem as great if the other ...
Mar 27, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Assistance dogs improve mental health of disabled young people
Assistance dogs have a significant positive impact on the mental health of disabled young people, according to a report by the University of Sheffield and charity Canine Partners.
Mar 18, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Causes of loneliness differ between generations
People of different generations are equally lonely but for different reasons, a study suggests.
Mar 11, 2020
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Health
How sleep helps teens deal with social stress
A new Michigan State University study found that a good night's sleep does adolescents good—beyond helping them stay awake in class. Adequate sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations.
Feb 25, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Hikikomori: New definition helps identify, treat extreme social isolation
Experts in the Japanese phenomena of hikikomori say the condition of extreme social isolation is more widespread than previously acknowledged, and it deserves a clear and consistent definition to improve treatment across ...
Jan 10, 2020
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