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Hyper-Masculinity in Gay & Bisexual Men Increases Psychological Distress
“Gay and bisexual men experience numerous negative health conditions, including high rates of mental health problems,” said Beth N. Fischgrund of the Department of Psychiatry & ... Read More
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The Lifelong Effects for a Child After the Death of a Parent
When a child experiences the death of a parent, the emotional trauma can be devastating. But until recently, few studies have examined the impact of this type of loss relative to the age ... Read More
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Same Sexual Orientation of Therapist and Client May Affect Therapy Outcome
Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) clients may form better alliances with therapists who have similar sexual orientations, according to a new study. This new study done by researchers at the ... Read More
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The Obstacles and Benefits of Play Therapy for Child and Parent
Dyadic play therapy is a form of play therapy that allows parents who have themselves suffered trauma, the opportunity to address their own symptoms and attend to the strained attachment ... Read More
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New Study Suggests Testosterone Increases as Anger Rises
Steroid use is believed to cause rage, commonly referred to as “Roid Rage.” But a new study suggests that the anger resulting from increased levels of testosterone may actually merely ... Read More
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Negative Feedback May Exacerbate Depression and Anxiety in Perfectionists
For individuals who attempt to maintain a perfect persona, criticism can be difficult to accept. But a new study suggests that perfectionists who receive negative feedback may actually ... Read More
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Late Night Negative Thoughts Linked to Higher Levels of Depression
Individuals with depression often experience uncontrollable negative thoughts. This process, known as rumination, has been found to be a major symptom of depression. In a recent study, ... Read More
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Environmental and Genetic Influences on Psychopathy
Researchers from several universities recently collaborated on a study to determine how genetic, environmental, and interpersonal factors influence the development of psychopathy. Psychopathy ... Read More
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Men Underrepresented in Psychological Research Studies
Research shows that men are far less likely to seek therapy than women when confronted with anxiety, depression, anger or other psychological problems. Although this clearly suggests that ... Read More
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Means Restriction Counseling for Prevention of Suicide
Most individuals who attempt suicide unsuccessfully will only do so once and make that decision within the hour preceding the attempt. “To kill oneself, one must have the means for doing ... Read More
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How Does Personality Influence Parenting?
Personality influences nearly every area of an individual’s life. From relationship satisfaction, career stability and even mortality, the five leading personality traits, known as the ... Read More
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Exploring the Link between Hoarding and Obesity
Hoarding is a form of obsessive-compulsive behavior. An individual who exhibits hoarding tendencies has a difficult time letting go of physical items and becomes inundated with possessions, ... Read More