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Does Society Make People Feel Bad About Feeling Sad?
According to a new study, certain cultures actually make people feel worse about feeling bad. Researchers at the University of Queensland, the University of Leuven, the University of Melbourne, ... Read More
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New Research Explores Accuracy of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Apparently, Abraham Maslow was right, according to a new study. University of Illinois researchers tested Maslow’s theory and discovered that people actually do feel happier when their ... Read More
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Sexual Abuse in Youth May Lead to Schizophrenia in Later Life
Professor Paul Bebbington, head of the Department of Mental Health Sciences at the University College London, told the Congress of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 2011, that children ... Read More
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Dr. Stuart Greenberg’s Ethical Misconduct Leads to Own Suicide
A recent article brings the severely distorted ethical and psychological life of the late Stuart Greenberg, renowned psychologist, back into the spotlight. Although it has been nearly four ... Read More
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Panic May be Delayed after Stressful Event
New research suggests that stressful events may cause delayed increase in panic symptoms. Because the effect of stress on panic symptoms has not been studied extensively, researchers wanted ... Read More
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Gay and Lesbian Teens More Likely to Engage in Risky Behaviors
Gay teenagers are faced with the same peer pressures as heterosexual teens. But a new study suggests their sexuality can lead them to be at a greater risk for engaging in unhealthy behaviors. ... Read More
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People with Body Dysmorphia May Actually See Things Differently
A new study suggests variance in the brain activity of people suffering from body dysmorphia. According to Dr. Jamie Feusner, a UCLA assistant professor of psychiatry, people with body ... Read More
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Women Outnumber Men in Mental Health Profession
A recent article discusses the reasons why male mental health professionals are few and far between. The feminization of the mental health field has been examined for decades. Currently, ... Read More
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New Study Identifies Cultural Differences for ADHD Treatment and Tolerance
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AHDH) is viewed as a neuro-developmental disorder throughout the world. Most cultures recognize that it presents chronic symptoms that cause dysfunction ... Read More
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Many Depressed Teens Never Ask for Help
A new article reveals that most teens that struggle with depression do not receive treatment. Each year, almost 2 million teens report having experienced an episode of major depression. ... Read More
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Is Bullying Behavior Due to Nurture or Nature?
Bullying has become a national epidemic with nearly forty percent of youths admitting to bullying at one time or another. But new research shows that parental behaviors, attitudes and mental ... Read More
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Does Being Happy Make You Forgetful?
Elizabeth Martin, a doctoral student of psychology, conducted a study that reveals that being in a good mood may decrease your working memory capacity. “Working memory, for example, ... Read More