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Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

by Dennis ThompsonMany teens—especially girls—are affected by body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study s

Body dysmorphia affects many teens, especially girls

by Dennis ThompsonMany teens—especially girls—are affected by body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study s
Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

by Flinders UniversityBedtime Window Program Schematic, Flinders University. Credit: Flinders UniversityAre sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University&#39

Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

by Flinders UniversityBedtime Window Program Schematic, Flinders University. Credit: Flinders UniversityAre sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University&#39
Study finds lonely women experience increased activation in regions of the brain associated with food cravings

Study finds lonely women experience increased activation in regions of the brain associated with food cravings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCLA Healthstudyhas found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions

Study finds lonely women experience increased activation in regions of the brain associated with food cravings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCLA Healthstudyhas found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions
Sexual identity is more fluid than previously thought, says twelve-year study

Sexual identity is more fluid than previously thought, says twelve-year study

Sexual identity is more fluid than previously thought, says twelve-year studyby Willi Zhang,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly 16% of people changed their sexual identity ov

Sexual identity is more fluid than previously thought, says twelve-year study

Sexual identity is more fluid than previously thought, says twelve-year studyby Willi Zhang,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly 16% of people changed their sexual identity ov
Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide, shows study

Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide, shows study

by University of ManchesterMap of Deaths of Despair index scores, detailing 20 highest and lowest scoring 20 local authorities. Credit:Social Science & Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.101

Living in the North of England increases risk of death from alcohol, drugs and suicide, shows study

by University of ManchesterMap of Deaths of Despair index scores, detailing 20 highest and lowest scoring 20 local authorities. Credit:Social Science & Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.101
Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchResearchers join forces in a consortium called SSPsyGene with the joint goal of characterizing the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric

Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchResearchers join forces in a consortium called SSPsyGene with the joint goal of characterizing the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric
Study finds suicidal behavior is common among adolescents in residential care

Study finds suicidal behavior is common among adolescents in residential care

by University of the Basque CountryAlexander Muela & Jon García. UPV/EHU. Credit: Nagore Iraola & Mitxi. UPV/EHUA study of adolescents living in residential care in the Basque Country rev

Study finds suicidal behavior is common among adolescents in residential care

by University of the Basque CountryAlexander Muela & Jon García. UPV/EHU. Credit: Nagore Iraola & Mitxi. UPV/EHUA study of adolescents living in residential care in the Basque Country rev
Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

by Tanya Davison and Sunil Bhar,The ConversationCredit: Cochrane AustraliaWhile many people maintain positive emotional well-being as they age, around half of older Australians living in residen

Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help

by Tanya Davison and Sunil Bhar,The ConversationCredit: Cochrane AustraliaWhile many people maintain positive emotional well-being as they age, around half of older Australians living in residen
How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

by Lawson R. Wulsin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress—defined as persistent demands that lead to dise

How much stress is too much? Psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health

by Lawson R. Wulsin,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress—defined as persistent demands that lead to dise
2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

by Elana GotkineAmong adolescents and young adults, mental health-related visits increased from 2006 to 2019, and the proportion with prescription of at least one psychotropic medication also increase

2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

by Elana GotkineAmong adolescents and young adults, mental health-related visits increased from 2006 to 2019, and the proportion with prescription of at least one psychotropic medication also increase
Understanding the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinions

Understanding the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinions

by Manfred Kets de Vries,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection

Understanding the psychology of what lies behind irrational opinions

by Manfred Kets de Vries,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection