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Transgender Actors Can Train Doctors to Provide Quality Care
Internal medicine resident physicians who interact with transgender actors during their medical training are then better able to provide quality care to transgender patients after their ... Read More
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How Medical Boards May Negatively Impact Physician Mental Health
A new study found state medical boards may treat doctors with mental health conditions differently than those with physical health conditions. The study, published in the journal Society ... Read More
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Feelings of Loneliness May Contribute to Increased Self-Involvement
Loneliness may increase self-centeredness, according to a study published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. The study, which spanned a decade, found self-centered ... Read More
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Mental Health Aftereffects of Orlando Massacre, and Other News
Monday marked a year since 49 people were shot and killed at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub. For survivors and first responders, the aftereffects of the shooting continue. Florida ranks among ... Read More
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Fear of Threats, Danger May Motivate Handgun Ownership
Men who own handguns are more likely to view the world as a dangerous, uncertain place, according to a study published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. According ... Read More
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Study: Antidepressant Exposure Does Not Change Newborn Behavior
Use of antidepressants during pregnancy does not appear to change the behavior of newborns at 2-4 weeks old, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. The study’s ... Read More
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Study Explores How Students Are Likely to Respond to Racism
Factors such as age and ethnicity may affect how students say they will respond to a hypothetical scenario involving racism at school, according to a study published in the Journal of Community ... Read More
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Emotions Expressed by Dying People More Positive Than Expected
Death may be a less frightening and more positive experience than many people anticipate, according to a study published in the journal Psychological Science. The study compared how people ... Read More
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Overdose Epidemic Death Toll Continues to Rise, and Other News
Opioid overdoses, which killed more than 33,000 people in 2015, are now the leading cause of death among people younger than 50. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports ... Read More
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Chronic Pain May Increase Risk of Dementia in Seniors
Seniors with chronic pain may experience more rapid age-related cognitive decline, increasing the likelihood of developing dementia, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. ... Read More
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Psychological Pain Often Drives Physician-Assisted Suicide
Psychological suffering due to lost autonomy, not physical pain, may be a more likely motivator for those who seek physician-assisted suicide, according to a study published in The New ... Read More
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GoodTherapy.org Wins 2017 Drum Online Media Award
The GoodTherapy.org Team is proud to announce we’ve won the Drum Online Media Award for Best Business-to-Consumer (B2C) News Site. The award is a new category on this year’s recognition ... Read More
