mental health

Pranks can cross the line into abuse. Source: Photo by Ryoji Iwata on Unsplash Social media has given rise to increasingly high stakes in pranks to gain views and money. A series of 'prank' videos posted on a…

Source: Liza Summer/Pexels Anxiety is like nuclear energy. Both are extremely powerful forces that have an immense magnitude of effect. Left without checks and balances, they wreak havoc. Nuclear disasters…

Source: Halfpoint/Shutterstock Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) - also called long COVID – can trigger a chronic hyperinflammatory state, immune system dysregulation, brain fog, and psychological distress.…

At the root of bad habits are negative beliefs, feelings and experiences. If you want to curb unhealthy behavior, you must first understand why you are…

Speaking in front of others can be difficult for some, but there are ways to deal with it.Many have experienced some level of anxiety when it comes to speaking in front of others. From a slightly elevated heart rate to sweaty palms, public…

Source: Photo by Brett Sayles of Pexels Right now, the phrase "it's ok to not be ok" should be emphasized to everyone. The pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine have added to the stress, sadness and…

Almost three-quarters of parents worry that their children's use of mobile devices will be harmful to them or to family relationships - and this is apparent from research carried out before the pandemic.But it is not the fault of the…

It was a clever and apt analogy that ultimately won Caitlyn Gallant (MA 2017) the Faculty of Graduate Studies' inaugural GRADflix video research competition. In her presentation, Gallant, who recently completed her doctorate…

Modern fandom largely takes place on social media. Instead of writing fan letters or subscribing to paper "zines" to connect with other like-minded people, fans come together in online communities to celebrate the…

Los Angeles, March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- President Joe Biden's announcement yesterday of a new pledge…

University students feeling anxious and uncertain about the Covid-19 outbreak should try not to become totally preoccupied with the pandemic, a psychologist says. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller Students living in halls of…

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A de Blasio-era plan to expand specialized units for people with mental illness at Rikers Island has stalled without any timetable from the Adams administration, even as the new public safety plan for the Mayor claims to place a strong…

Family members at a mass crematorium in East Delhi, India, in April 2021.Credit...Atul Loke for The New York TimesA new study estimates that at least 5.2 million children worldwide lost a parent or other caregiver to Covid-19 in the first…

February 16 -- To the editor:At a recent local school board meeting, disturbing statistics about youth mental health were shared. Statistics have indicated an increase in depression, anxiety and suicide rates among young people over the…

A proposed distribution of $1.7 million in donations to victims of the Oxford High School mass shooting would limit psychological trauma payments to students who were in or near a hallway, restroom and a classroom where the shooting…

Source: Source: Headway/Unsplash This post was co-authored by Sarah MacLaughlin, LSW, and Rahil Briggs, Psy.D. Despite increased awareness of the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace,…

MADISON, Wis. - Today is International Childhood Cancer Day, and an expert from UW Health Kids shares her perspective on the importance of mental health throughout the childhood cancer care journey a family. According to the Wisconsin…

Lisa L Lewis THE WASHINGTON POST - We already know this pandemic has been horrific for teens and their mental health. Last month's mental health advisory from the Surgeon General of the United States (USA)!-->!-->…

Dr Julie Smith, 37, is a clinical psychologist who has a private practice in Hampshire and spent 10 years working for the NHS. In November 2019, she started make TikToks containing clear and engaging advice on various mental health issues.…

FRANKLIN — A dangerous new trend is emerging on the social media site, TikTok, and health experts want parents and caregivers to know what's out there.According to a recent report from Good Morning America, a new TikTok trend could lead to…

Nearly 40 Republicans are demanding that Joe Biden receive cognitive tests and have his results shared with the public, writing in a letter to the president "we are concerned about your cognitive and mental abilities."“We believe that,…

With a full return to in-person classes on February 7, 2022, students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) should be feeling anxious. While some worry about their safety on campus due to Covid-19, others are nervous about the…

Although some level of anxiety is considered normal and even necessary, in order to realize that something is wrong or might need our attention, stress can also create an overwhelming response. Results of a 2018 UK-based Mental Health…

After careers as an accountant and tax lawyer, and currently pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Auckland, Gisborne-born Gina Waters returns home after 20!-->…

There's a universal rule when engaging with trolls and bullies online: ignore them and don't feed into their comments. Social media is a platform designed for users to share content and participate in networking. The immediate responses…

In the end, no solution was found for the mental health professionals working in the CSMs of Campobasso, Isernia and Termoli. Not even a buffer solution, nor an extension to guarantee the continuity of care for “invisible” patients, those…

The mental health apps industry is booming, but scientists and clinicians are questioning whether these apps are safe and effective.A meta-review of mobile phone-based interventions for mental health shows limited evidence of their overall…

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Social media use has been linked to biological and psychological indicators associated with poor physical health in college students, according to findings from a new study by a University at Buffalo researcher. Research participants who…

An article published in the Journal of Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry asks why the psy disciplines (psychology and psychiatry) in India remain relatively silent on the epidemic of farmer suicides. The article, written by…

It's just as much an addiction as alcohol, drugs, or gambling. Dr. Zac Turner explains how you can kick it.Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr. Zac Turner talks about what drives internet…

Artwork created for the wellness supplement "Unmasked: The Science of Superheroes" A UCLan psychologist has teamed up with a mental health trust to write a superhero-themed wellness guide for older children and young adults.…

Today, results were released that examined the well-being and mental health of American veterinarians. Conducted in the fall of 2021, the extensive veterinary wellness study is the third survey since 2017 and the first since the start of…

Newswise — Danielle Dick, an internationally recognized and award-winning expert in genetic and environmental influences on human behavior, has been named the inaugural director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center (RuARC) at Rutgers…

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Florida State University researchers have identified a link between two key parts of the brain that play an important role in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and…

Renowned Parent Psychologist, Reena B. Patel is passionate about educating parents on the simple steps that can be taken to relieve some of that stress or anxiety. In fact, she says it's about parenting differently in…

A self-help psychological intervention developed by the World Health Organization, Self-Help Plus, has been effective in preventing the onset of mental disorders among Syrian refugees in Turkey, according to a study published today in World…

Breadcrumb Links Toronto and RGT Post-pandemic Ontario News Study shows that "students who thought they mattered the least were those who learned full-time online" Author of the article: Scott Laurie…

Photo courtesy of Renee EngelnMembers of Engeln's Body and Media Lab ("BAM") smile for a photo. BAMs are working with Renee Engeln to research issues surrounding women's body images. Psychology professor Renee Engeln's Body and Media Lab…

It's no secret that people have had mental health issues during the pandemic. For many teens and children, feelings like anxiety and depression can be feelings they don't know how to communicate. Schenectady's clinical psychologist Dr Rudy…

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines stigma as "a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something ... a mark of shame or discredit". Borrowed from Latin, it ultimately…

By Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Office ChiefRaleigh, North Carolina - New North Carolina laws that come into effect on January 1, 2022 cover law enforcement training, local government…

How did you develop your interest in psychology? When I was in school in Galway I was interested in science so I went to study engineering but…

PAW PAW, Michigan - On a blustery December morning in rural southwest Michigan, an American flag flew at half mast in front of Paw Paw Elementary School. A social worker with a miniature therapy dog…

SEATTLE, December 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / - The American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Surgeon General…

In today's world, time is of the essence in everything you do. From curbside grocery pickup to prescription drugs dropped off at your doorstep, it's all about convenience and saving precious minutes and…

QALA-I-NAW (Pajhwok): A psychologist in the northwestern province of Badghis attributes differences and violence in society to mental stress and four decades of conflict in the country, saying social peace is achievable when awareness…

A developmental psychologist studies human development from infancy to late adulthood. Behavior and development in humans is very different from that of any other animal. Developmental psychologists explore what makes us so different…

Psychologist Nancy Sokarno explains how to manage your drinking when you think it's enough. There is no doubt that the holiday season is upon us. After months and months of restrictions, blockades across the country, and with Christmas…

Below is a list of the best psychologists in Boston. To help you find the best psychologists located near you in Boston, we've compiled our own list based on this list of review points. Top Boston Psychologists: Top rated psychologists!-->!-->…

The repercussions of COVID-19 (eg, social isolation) have contributed to several additional crises, including a worldwide increase in symptoms of eating disorders (ED). Source: Polina Tankilevich / Pexels For…

Initiative will expand access to mental health care through the ease and convenience of virtual careBOSTON, December 09, 2021- (BUSINESS WIRE) - Amwell® (NYSE: AMWL), a national leader in telehealth, today announced the launch of “Mind Your…

CALGARY, AB, December 8, 2021 / PRNewswire / - PsiloTec Health Solutions Inc., operating as Zylorion Health, ("Zylorion" or the "Society"), an innovator focused on mental health care and psychedelic therapy, is pleased to announce the…

Miraj Desai, PhD, assistant professor of psychiatry, is co-editor of the new book, "Fanon, Phenomenology and Psychology"(Routledge).The book, co-edited by Leswin Laubscher and Derek Hook, explores the relevance of psychiatrist Frantz…

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri takes on Congress on Wednesday, armed with a host of new security features meant to protect young users on the social media platform, a response to revelations the company knew the photo sharing…

Our young people have an unpredictable future. Labeled 'Gen Z', those born between 1997 and 2012 walk into a future filled with artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, metaverse, climate and sustainability issues,…

Students of color face racial slurs and bullying inside and outside the classroom, and many of those fed up have walked out of the classroom, speaking out at council meetings administration and even sued school districts.Students at Tigard…

Image courtesy of Webster-Kirkwood weather By Angela Hickey As far as we can remember, human beings create art, but is there any science behind this constant creation? An artist from Kirkwood took on this mission to…

TWU's Ronald Palomares-Fernandez and TPA President Fran Douglas December 2, 2021—DENTON — Ronald Palomares-Fernandez, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at Texas…

With the latest horrific Michigan school shooting, many parents, students and teachers are wondering what the best ways to deal with trauma and grief during the holiday season are. Here are five tips for coping. Keep…

Various traumas experienced by K-12 students in the Paso del Norte area over the past 10 years have prompted Beverley Argus-Calvo, Ph.D., associate professor and administrator at the University of Texas at El Paso, to consider academic…

Financial strains, overwhelming demands and another year of living with COVID-19 are affecting people as the holiday season approaches, a Calgary psychologist says, with some experiencing a particular type of burnout. Krista Beck, a…

Akram Kasim learned that his organs could fail after losing half of his body weight in a few months and was rushed to the emergency room.Key points:Akram Kasim's struggle for in-person mental health support has seen his health decline…

New research at the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that different psychotherapists use common treatment processes with varying benefits for patients. The findings, published in the Journal of Consulting and…

FRISCO, TX - Attendees at the keynote presentation, “Mental Health First Aid on the School Bus,” by Adam Saenz, Ph.D., at the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs (TSD) conference…

Amy Himelright is Director of Mental Health and School Counseling at Las Cruces Public Schools. Photo of Friday 11 December 2020.Always adjusting to a new way of living and learning brought on by the global pandemic, the Las Cruces public…

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Professor Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah A professor of organizational psychologist at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah, has urged organizations to put the mental…

OTTAWA - Post-secondary students who say they were promised more in-person classes are protesting Carleton University's winter schedule. For some, it has completely moved online and is causing frustration both for…

Fall marathoners face several unprecedented challenges this year. Some waited two years to compete in the Philadelphia Marathon after last year's in-person race was canceled due to COVID-19. Some will find themselves racing alongside…

CLEVELAND (WJW) - Is Instagram toxic to teens? Internal research conducted by Facebook and recently published online has prompted psychologists and politicians to ask this question. According to research, one in five teens said…

November 9, 2021Over the past two decades, as the opioid crisis has rocked public opinion on pain relievers and drug companies have come under fire for their marketing practices, many patients have sought alternatives. One of the main…

This story originally appeared in Stateline, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts After more than 18 months of school closures and social isolation, the more than 50 million children in public…

Too often, people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) take a bottle to soothe the pain of their symptoms. Such a choice not only ends up worsening their mental health, but can also wreak havoc on their relationships. A…

Muriel Lezak, a neuropsychologist renowned for her work in the science of brain injury, died on October 6 at the age of 94. Lezak wrote a textbook in the 1970s that became the gold standard on the subject. She also changed the way…

Source: Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels, free download. Like most people, I am very interested in various aspects of the inevitable process of aging, so I was very happy to hear that Beth Bennett delivered titled…

Abstract In the 18 months since the onset of COVID-19, more than a third of adults, especially young adults, say they struggle to make daily decisions and important decisions in life over before the pandemic,…