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APA President: ‘Mental Illness’ Does Not Cause Mass Shootings
In the wake of a mass shooting, such as the recent tragedies in Parkland, Florida and Santa Fe, Texas, among others, proposed solutions often focus on gun control and mental health. The ... Read More
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Research Identifies Infidelity Risk Factors for Newlyweds
Two studies in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology explore influences on infidelity. The research found lovers who quickly divert their attention from attractive strangers ... Read More
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Over-the-Counter Pain Medicine May Affect Emotions
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications may change how people’s brains process their experiences. This can affect emotions and behavior, according to a study published in Policy Insights ... Read More
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Suicide Rates Increased Following Death of Robin Williams
Researchers have documented a nationwide spike in suicides following the 2014 death of actor Robin Williams. The study, published in PLOS ONE, found that in the five months following Williams’ ... Read More
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Calling Weight Loss Difficult Can Improve Weight Loss Success
Weight loss support strategies often involve little more than a “You can do it!” mantra. But according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, strategies ... Read More
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Are Children Overprescribed Psychiatric Medications?
The number of children taking psychiatric medications has been rising over the last few decades. In 2014, the National Center for Health Statistics estimated 1 in 13 U.S. children between ... Read More
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Nursing Homes May Misuse Drugs When Treating People With Dementia
Some nursing homes may be inappropriately using antipsychotics to control residents with dementia, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. According to the report, which includes interviews ... Read More
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Do Smokers and Nonsmokers Assess Tobacco’s Risks Differently?
The Journal of Cognitive Psychology published a study on how smokers assess the health risks of cigarettes. According to the study, smokers may exhibit denial to cope with fears about the ... Read More
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Study: Only 1 in 10 People With Anxiety Get Proper Treatment
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues worldwide. Yet many people with anxiety never receive treatment. When they do seek treatment, most people receive inadequate care, ... Read More
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Study Finds Violent Video Games Do Not Prime for Aggression
Video games do not prime people to behave aggressively, according to two new studies. Researchers from the University of York authored both studies. Most participants were between the ages ... Read More
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Study: Greater Suicide Risk Among Married Veterans
Married veterans and those who live with a partner face a greater risk of suicide than single veterans, according to research published in Archives of Suicide Research. The study, which ... Read More
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Academics Identify 12 Distinct Subtypes of Depression
Depression is not a single diagnosis, according to an article published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. Instead, depression falls into 12 distinct subtypes, each of which may require ... Read More
