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Many Seniors with Depression Faring Well During Pandemic
A new study finds that one very vulnerable population group appears to be holding its own during the COVID-19 pandemic. An assessment of seniors with a pre-existing major depressive disorder...
The post Many Seniors with Depression Faring Well During Pandemic first appeared on Psych Central News. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 02:24:35 +0000
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Virtual Body Swapping With Friend Can Alter Your Sense of Self
A new study shows that, when pairs of friends swapped bodies in a perceptual illusion, their beliefs about their own personalities became more similar to their beliefs about their friends’...
The post Virtual Body Swapping With Friend Can Alter Your Sense of Self first appeared on Psych Central News. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 03:32:29 +0000
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Genetic Study on Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis May Lead to Earlier Diagnosis
A new Danish study identifies genetic risk factors for developing bipolar disorder and psychosis among people with depression. Bipolar disorder and thought disorders such as schizophrenia are serious mental disorders,...
The post Genetic Study on Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis May Lead to Earlier Diagnosis first appeared on Psych Central News. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 03:28:42 +0000
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Alzheimer’s Treatment With Antibodies Shows Promise in Clearing Plaques, Aiding Cognition
New research suggests a different therapeutic approach may be helpful in reducing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, University of Kentucky investigators discovered an antibody that targets neuro-inflammation...
The post Alzheimer's Treatment With Antibodies Shows Promise in Clearing Plaques, Aiding Cognition first appeared on Psych Central News. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 03:17:58 +0000
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Pandemic Taking A Toll on Those With Eating Disorders
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound, negative impact on nine out of 10 people with eating disorders, according to a new study from the U.K. While it is well...
The post Pandemic Taking A Toll on Those With Eating Disorders first appeared on Psych Central News. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 03:05:12 +0000
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Depressed, Anxious Young Men May Be at Greater Risk for Mid-Life Heart Attack
Depression or anxiety in young adult males, ages 18 or 19, is linked to a 20 percent greater risk of having a heart attack in middle age, according to a...
The post Depressed, Anxious Young Men May Be at Greater Risk for Mid-Life Heart Attack first appeared on Psych Central News. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:41:37 +0000
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Study Aims to ID Which Young Adults with Depression May Benefit from Exercise
Aerobic exercise has clearly been shown to help young adults with major depression, and a new study from Rutgers University researchers suggests it may be possible to predict who would...
The post Study Aims to ID Which Young Adults with Depression May Benefit from Exercise first appeared on Psych Central News. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:00:38 +0000
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Germ Aversion Tied to More Preventative Behavior During Pandemic
People with germ and disease aversion are much more likely to engage in COVID-19 preventative behaviors, compared to older adults or those with a perceived higher risk, according to a...
The post Germ Aversion Tied to More Preventative Behavior During Pandemic first appeared on Psych Central News. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:00:31 +0000
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Feeling Panicked Without Phone Tied to Worse OCD, Poor Sleep Quality
A new study finds a link between feelings of panic when a person is away from their smartphone and increased anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behavior. A related study found that these...
The post Feeling Panicked Without Phone Tied to Worse OCD, Poor Sleep Quality first appeared on Psych Central News. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:00:26 +0000
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Effectiveness of Virtual Communities Hinge on Trust
In a new study, researchers based in Italy propose that development of trust among all participants is a key objective metric when assessing the effectiveness of virtual groups. Virtual communities...
The post Effectiveness of Virtual Communities Hinge on Trust first appeared on Psych Central News. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 03:55:41 +0000
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New AI Tool Promises Faster, More Accurate Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence algorithm that can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s by detecting subtle differences in language. According to researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey,...
The post New AI Tool Promises Faster, More Accurate Alzheimer’s Diagnosis first appeared on Psych Central News. Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:00:39 +0000
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New Brain Scan Study Could Help Find Best Therapy for OCD
New research has found key differences in the brains of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder who respond to one form of therapy over another. The findings could improve the odds that...
The post New Brain Scan Study Could Help Find Best Therapy for OCD first appeared on Psych Central News. Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:30:26 +0000
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Kids Notice Racial Differences Long Before Adults Want to Talk About It
A new study reveals that very young children, even infants, are aware of racial differences, but many adults believe children should be almost 5 years old before talking to them about...
The post Kids Notice Racial Differences Long Before Adults Want to Talk About It first appeared on Psych Central News. Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:00:14 +0000
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Boosting Ability to Be Playful May Enhance Satisfaction With Life
A new study finds that simple exercises can help make people more playful, which helps them feel more satisfied with their lives. The new study from psychologists at Martin Luther...
The post Boosting Ability to Be Playful May Enhance Satisfaction With Life first appeared on Psych Central News. Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:30:59 +0000
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Many Pediatric Heart Nurses Struggle With Emotional Exhaustion
A survey of nurses caring for children with heart issues reveals that more than half are emotionally exhausted. The findings, recently presented at The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress...
The post Many Pediatric Heart Nurses Struggle With Emotional Exhaustion first appeared on Psych Central News. Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:00:55 +0000
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Podcast: Quarantine Home Office Design Tips
Ahh, home sweet…. office? For many of us, this is the new reality. But whether you have a permanent home office or just a temporary one for the COVID-19 quarantine,...
The post Podcast: Quarantine Home Office Design Tips first appeared on World of Psychology. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:30:04 +0000
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Podcast: Keeping a Job With Mental Illness
Do you live in constant fear of losing your job because of your illness? What are your options? In this podcast, Jackie and Gabe tackle this complex topic with...
The post Podcast: Keeping a Job With Mental Illness first appeared on World of Psychology. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:30:42 +0000
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Psychology Around the Net: February 8, 2020
In this week’s Psychology Around the Net, we discuss what happens when workplaces are rated for their mental health benefits, how the coronavirus is affecting people with severe health anxiety,...
The post Psychology Around the Net: February 8, 2020 first appeared on World of Psychology. Sat, 08 Feb 2020 11:30:06 +0000
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Psychology Around the Net: January 25, 2020
Greetings this lovely January day! Hope everyone is staying warm and well. This week’s Psychology Around the Net dives into perfecting the art of small talk, why working from home...
The post Psychology Around the Net: January 25, 2020 first appeared on World of Psychology. Sat, 25 Jan 2020 11:30:44 +0000
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Listening with the Ears of the Heart
I am a privileged listener, like cab drivers, clergy, bartenders and hair stylists. My ability has been long-honed, as a career therapist with over 40 years under my belt. It...
The post Listening with the Ears of the Heart first appeared on World of Psychology. Sat, 28 Dec 2019 18:30:11 +0000
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When I Felt Miserable and Worthless at Work
Imagine you’re in your early thirties, in a job you enjoy at a company you love, and you just got promoted (without lobbying for it), so you’re living a great...
The post When I Felt Miserable and Worthless at Work first appeared on World of Psychology. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 21:50:28 +0000
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Psychology Around the Net: November 30, 2019
This week’s Psychology Around the Net addresses how to handle that dreadful job interview anxiety, why stress is necessary for a rich life, dealing with the holiday blues, why depression hits...
The post Psychology Around the Net: November 30, 2019 first appeared on World of Psychology. Sat, 30 Nov 2019 11:30:29 +0000
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Podcast: How Introverted People Can Excel in An Extroverted World
Today’s guest is a self-described introvert who wants to help her fellow introverts improve their lives and careers. What makes someone an introvert? Is it just shyness? What is the...
The post Podcast: How Introverted People Can Excel in An Extroverted World first appeared on World of Psychology. Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:30:09 +0000
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Podcast: Being a Professional Musician with Bipolar Disorder
There are a huge number of individuals with mental illnesses who have successful, fulfilling careers, despite the setbacks of their illnesses. In this episode, we’re joined by Erika Nielsen,...
The post Podcast: Being a Professional Musician with Bipolar Disorder first appeared on World of Psychology. Thu, 30 May 2019 10:30:46 +0000
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In Order to Have a Good Death, Doctors Need to Stop Doctoring So Much
It’s funny how people only start thinking about death when either a loved one has passed away, or they’re facing their own imminent mortality. But the time to talk and...
The post In Order to Have a Good Death, Doctors Need to Stop Doctoring So Much first appeared on World of Psychology. Wed, 22 May 2019 11:14:32 +0000
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