Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style
Are all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for a long time, we may assume it's because single people have insecurities that make it difficult for them to find a partner or maintain a relationship.
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Clinician burnout reduces efficacy of trauma-focused psychotherapy
Therapist burnout is associated with reduced effectiveness of trauma-focused psychotherapies, according to a study published online April 17 in JAMA Network Open.
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Study suggests that living near green spaces reduces the risk of depression and anxiety
Over the past decades, a growing number of people have migrated to urban areas, while the size and population of rural areas have drastically declined. While parks and other green spaces are often viewed as beneficial for ...
Image viewing experiments challenge theory of universal internal clock
A trio of psychologists at George Mason University in the U.S. has found evidence that contradicts the theory of the universal internal clock. In their study, published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, Alex Ma, Ayana ...
Physical ills often plague people with schizophrenia, bipolar
Severe mental illness can contribute to a decline in a person's physical health, with many chronic conditions slowly eroding their wellness, a new review finds.
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Study finds COVID-19 pandemic led to some, but not many, developmental milestone delays in infants and young children
Infants and children 5 years old and younger experienced only "modest" delays in developmental milestones due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and restrictions, a study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center finds.
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In psychedelic therapy, clinician-patient bond may matter most
Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, what matters most is a ...
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Study connects enjoyment of nature to lower inflammation levels
Plenty of studies link exposure to the natural world and improved mental and physical health, but a new Cornell study connects enjoyment of nature to a specific biological process—inflammation.
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Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks
Working memory is one of the brain's executive functions, a skill that allows humans to process information without losing track of what they're doing.
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In hospital emergency department, teams with disconnected roles found to be less effective
Reliance on pre-defined roles (e.g., a nurse and physician in medicine) has long been a cornerstone of coordination in organizations, providing clarity to team members about what they and their teammates are expected to know ...
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Writing to wellness: New therapy helps cancer patients face biggest fears
Imagine your greatest fear. Now, write it down and tell it in first-person, as if it's happening right now. Vividly describe what it looks, sounds, smells, tastes and feels like. Don't hold back.
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Mental imagining of self-harm can increase urge, heighten risk of people harming themselves
Vivid mental images of self-harm can put young people at an increased short-term risk of actually harming themselves, according to new research.
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Dialectical behavior therapy reduces suicidal behavior in adults with autism
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is safe and shows short-term efficacy in reducing suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in adults with suicidal behavior and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published ...
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Dungeons and Dragons at 50: How the role-playing game may soon be used as a form of therapy
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is crossing a new frontier, as the game may soon be used as a form of psychological therapy. Over the last five years, I have researched possibilities for the game's clinical implementation, as ...
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Video: Prescribing nature for mental, physical health
Eating right and exercising are important ways to stay mentally and physically healthy. And instead of getting off the couch and hopping on a treadmill, you might want to consider going outdoors and reaping the health benefits ...
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Fish under the influence reveal how psychedelics work
Psychedelics are a hot topic in labs all over the world because they hold great potential for relieving the symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mood-related conditions. Still, there is a major hurdle to developing ...
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Experimental model elucidates willful starvation in anorexia nervosa
A new study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) suggests that female mice that are prone to anxiety may prefer and actively seek out a starvation-like state in response to repeated exposure ...
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Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health
Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Recent research shows that they influence higher cognitive functions and behaviors by regulating local neuronal activity.
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