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Many American Doctors Say They Are Depressed or Burned Out
Many American doctors report being depressed or burned out, according to Medscape’s 2018 National Physician Burnout and Depression Report. Female physicians reported higher rates of burnout ... Read More
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Biological Explanations May Not Reduce Mental Health Stigma
A study in Society and Mental Health suggests many people continue to endorse stigmatizing and inaccurate beliefs about mental health diagnoses. Recent public health campaigns have highlighted ... Read More
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Study: Opioid Recipients Report More Satisfaction With Pain Treatment
A study published in the Annals of Family Medicine reports on the link between opioid use and satisfaction with treatment. It found that when doctors prescribe opioid medications to people ... Read More
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Predictable Brain Cycles May Be Linked to Epileptic Seizures
Long-term brain cycles may influence epileptic seizures, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Scientists hope they will eventually be able to predict seizures in people ... Read More
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How to Maximize the Benefits of Reading to Babies
Most parents know that reading to babies and children is important. According to a study published in Child Development, the books they choose may be just as critical. In the study, babies ... Read More
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Family Meals May Have Long-Term Benefits for Children
Family meals correlate with greater physical and mental well-being in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. The study looks ... Read More
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President Issues Executive Order to Support Veteran Mental Health
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday called “Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition from Uniformed Service to Civilian Life.” It expands veterans’ access ... Read More
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Social Class May Affect Types of Happiness People Experience
Money might not buy happiness, but social class does influence the types of pleasure a person experiences, according to a study published in the journal Emotion. How Social Class Affects ... Read More
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Cultural Pride Can Boost Black Girls’ Confidence and School Engagement
A strong sense of ethnic identity can improve black girls’ self-esteem and also promotes greater engagement at school, according to a paper published in Psychology in the Schools. Black ... Read More
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Study: Survey Data May Overstate People’s Negative Emotions
People may overstate their negative emotions in surveys, according to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Studies that rely on self-reports present ... Read More
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Medication Alone Will Not Help Smokers Quit, Study Finds
Medication alone does not help smokers quit, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The study analyzed the efficacy of varenicline, bupropion, and ... Read More
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Gratitude Journals Can Promote Feelings of Altruism
Maintaining a gratitude journal may inspire altruism, according to a study of women published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Research found gratitude journaling produced measurable ... Read More