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Exposure to Superheroes Linked to Aggression in Children January 17, 2017 . 4 Comments
Preschool-age children who frequently engage with superhero culture—by watching superhero movies or dressing like superheroes—may be more likely to behave aggressively, according to ... Read More
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Therapy, Antidepressants May Improve Personality, and Other News January 13, 2017 . 2 Comments
Psychological treatment, including psychotherapy and antidepressants, can positively influence personality traits, according to a study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin. The ... Read More
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What It Feels Like to Be Stalked (Let Alone Three Times) January 13, 2017 . 16 Comments
Stalking. The word alone inspires fear and anxiety in many people. For those of us who have experienced it, it may conjure painful images we never stop seeing, no matter how hard we try. Although ... Read More
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Help! I’m Worried About My Child’s Aggressive Play December 23, 2016 . 7 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My 5-year-old is a generally happy and sweet kid, but I have been noticing lately that her play can get pretty violent. She can be aggressive sometimes and say things ... Read More
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Psychoactive Drugs May Reduce Violence in Former Inmates November 8, 2016 . 3 Comments
People who are newly released from prison may be less likely to violently reoffend when they take psychoactive drugs, according to a Swedish study published in the journal JAMA. The study ... Read More
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What Can I Do About My Terrible Road Rage? October 21, 2016 . 9 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I figured it was time to write in with this question since I just got out of my car shaking with anger for the third time this week. I’m not sure whether my ... Read More
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Effect of Low Self-Esteem on Student Drinking, and Other News September 9, 2016 . 4 Comments
To coincide with the start of the school year, a new study published in the journal Self and Identity explores the motivations behind drinking alcohol in college. Researchers found students ... Read More
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The Psychological Effects of Violent Media, and Other News July 22, 2016 . 9 Comments
Yesterday, news broke that Miami police had shot Charles Kinsey, an unarmed mental health worker tending to a man with autism. Kinsey says he had his hands up at the time of the shooting, ... Read More
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Report: Police More Readily Use Force on Black Americans July 21, 2016 . 8 Comments
Police officers are more likely to use force against black individuals than white individuals, according to a Center for Policing Equity report. Previous research suggests that blacks ... Read More
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Mental Health Effects of ‘Pokemon GO,’ and Other News July 15, 2016 . 8 Comments
At least 15 million people have downloaded Pokémon GO, a virtual reality app for smartphones that encourages users to virtually find Pokémon characters in the real world. Some have criticized ... Read More
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Warmer Climates May Contribute to Higher Violence Rates July 13, 2016 . 7 Comments
Hot climates may produce more aggressive behavior, according to a paper published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Drawing upon several previous studies, the study’s authors—led ... Read More
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An Open Letter to Violence: You Don’t Stand a Chance July 8, 2016 . 15 Comments
Dear violence, It has taken me some time to build enough strength to address you. I have been ignoring your persistent presence and influence on myself and society for many years now, but ... Read More