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Two Studies Uncover Long-Lasting Effects of Childhood Bullying May 15, 2017 . 2 Comments
Bullying has long-lasting negative effects that may extend into adulthood, according to two new studies. One study, published in the journal Pediatrics, links bullying in fifth grade to ... Read More
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Can Instagram Help Adolescents Strengthen Friendships? May 1, 2017 . No Comments
Use of the social media platform Instagram may strengthen adolescent friendships, according to a study presented at the 67th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association ... Read More
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Violence Among Teens and Young Adults Declines, and Other News April 28, 2017 . 3 Comments
Media portrayals often depict teens and young adults as out of control or increasingly violent, but research does not support this depiction. Youth violence declined from 2002-2014, according ... Read More
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Study Points to Potential Fast-Acting Antidepressant April 12, 2017 . 3 Comments
The inhibition of an enzyme called Glyoxalase 1 (GLO1) successfully alleviated depression symptoms in mice, according to a study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. If future ... Read More
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WHO Report: Depression Is Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide April 6, 2017 . 4 Comments
According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is now the leading cause of disability and ill health worldwide. The report surveys worldwide mental health ... Read More
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Depression Increases Death Risk After Heart Disease Diagnosis March 30, 2017 . 2 Comments
People with depression are about twice as likely to die after being diagnosed with coronary heart disease (CHD) than those without depression, according to a study presented at the American ... Read More
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Depression Recovery with Metacognitive Therapy, and Other News March 24, 2017 . 2 Comments
Metacognitive therapy (MCT), a form of brain training that helps people learn new ways to relate to negative thoughts that can lead to worry and rumination, could be an effective treatment ... Read More
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Visualization Can Improve Mood, Support Mental Health March 23, 2017 . 3 Comments
Self-guided positive visualization techniques can combat negative thoughts, potentially changing the way the brain functions, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in ... Read More
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Racial Bias in Perception of Men’s Size and Threat, and Other News March 17, 2017 . 3 Comments
People may perceive black men as larger and more threatening than white men of a similar size, according to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Because ... Read More
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Syrian War Creates Childhood Mental Health Crisis, and Other News March 10, 2017 . 3 Comments
Six years of fighting in Syria have exposed a generation to horrific violence. “Invisible Wounds,” a new report from Save the Children, highlights the immense mental health toll of ... Read More
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Helpless to Help: When Your Spouse or Partner Is Depressed February 22, 2017 . 8 Comments
When you are the spouse or partner of a person experiencing depression, you may feel stuck between wanting to help and realizing depression is a force larger than your love at times. You ... Read More
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How a Long Work Week Affects Mental Health, and Other News February 17, 2017 . 3 Comments
People who work more than 39 hours per week may be more likely to experience mental health difficulties, according to a study published in the journal Social Science & Medicine. The ... Read More