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Study Suggests Probiotics Could Ease Depression Symptoms
Probiotics, which are supplements containing beneficial bacteria, could ease depression symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study published in the journal ... Read More
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Fidget Spinners for Mental Health Issues, and Other News
Fidget spinners, toys that allow people to quietly fidget by spinning a device, are surging in popularity. Many companies market these toys as relievers for stress and anxiety. They hold ... Read More
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Childhood Chronic Illness Linked to Adult Depression, Anxiety
Children who have chronic illnesses are at a greater risk of becoming adults with depression or anxiety, according to a study published in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Research ... Read More
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Email Support May Be as Effective as Medication for Quitting Smoking
Personalized, frequent email support is as effective at helping smokers quit as popular smoking cessation drugs, according to an American Cancer Society study published in the journal Tobacco ... Read More
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Does Personality Change Under the Influence of Alcohol?
Many people tend to think drinking alcohol radically alters their personality, making them more social. Some people also rely on alcohol use to excuse behavior such as aggression. But according ... Read More
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Sexting Might Not Negatively Affect Relationships, Sexual Behavior
Even though researchers and commentators have debated whether sexting undermines relationships or leads to high-risk sexual behavior, new research published in the Journal of Computer-Mediated ... Read More
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The Worst Social Media Site for Mental Health, and Other News
According to a report by the Royal Society for Public Health, social media app Instagram is more harmful to young people’s mental health than other social media platforms. The report, ... Read More
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How Sexual Violence Affects College-Age Women with Disabilities
Sexual violence is a common experience among college women with mental health or behavioral disabilities, a study published in the Journal of Women’s Health concludes. The study’s authors ... Read More
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Awareness of Immigration Policy May Impact Classroom Behavior
Immigration policy may affect the classroom behavior of U.S.-born students of Latin descent, according to a study published in the journal Ethnic and Racial Studies. The study looked at ... Read More
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Study: Sexual Harassment, Misogyny Prevalent Among Young People
Teenagers and young adults often experience misogyny and sexual harassment in their relationships, according to a new report from Harvard University. The report found many adults are highly ... Read More
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Targets of Workplace Bullying Repeat Bad Advice to Other Victims
Victims of workplace bullying often receive advice that is ineffective or makes things worse, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Communication Research. However, they ... Read More
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Poor Mental Health Common Among Dismissed Soldiers, and Other News
Many soldiers dismissed from the military have a mental health condition, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. The report found that more than 3 in 5 soldiers ... Read More