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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
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
Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

by Elana GotkineRecently, there was an increase in availability of naloxone after it was approved to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, according to a study published online July 26 in&n

Availability increased with approval of naloxone as OTC medication

by Elana GotkineRecently, there was an increase in availability of naloxone after it was approved to be sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, according to a study published online July 26 in&n
Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Gothenburg shows that knitting is beneficial for people living with mental health issues. Knitting is de

Knitting brings calmness and structure to the lives of people with mental illness, shows study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from the University of Gothenburg shows that knitting is beneficial for people living with mental health issues. Knitting is de
New treatment could transform the mental health of children with epilepsy

New treatment could transform the mental health of children with epilepsy

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new psychological treatment for children with epilepsy, developed by a UCL-led team of scientists, has been shown to reduce mental h

New treatment could transform the mental health of children with epilepsy

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new psychological treatment for children with epilepsy, developed by a UCL-led team of scientists, has been shown to reduce mental h
Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style

Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style

by Christopher Pepping, Geoff Macdonald, Tim Cronin and Yuthika Girme,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAre all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for

Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style

by Christopher Pepping, Geoff Macdonald, Tim Cronin and Yuthika Girme,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAre all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for
Rich people, bribes and depression—study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

Rich people, bribes and depression—study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

by Stephen Baffour Adjei, Frederick Anyan, Johnny Andoh-Arthur and Sylvia Charity Akotia,The ConversationCredit: Anete Lusina from PexelsCorruption comes in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappr

Rich people, bribes and depression—study finds link between corruption and mental health among Ghanaian students

by Stephen Baffour Adjei, Frederick Anyan, Johnny Andoh-Arthur and Sylvia Charity Akotia,The ConversationCredit: Anete Lusina from PexelsCorruption comes in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappr
Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions

Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions

by Amy Olson,Dartmouth CollegeOverview of experimental paradigm and analysis pipeline. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-01605-7Ever want to scream during a p

Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions

by Amy Olson,Dartmouth CollegeOverview of experimental paradigm and analysis pipeline. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-01605-7Ever want to scream during a p
Research finds increase in the number of people identifying as transgender in the UK

Research finds increase in the number of people identifying as transgender in the UK

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of people identifying as transgender in their GP records in the UK has increased between 2000 and 2018, finds a new study l

Research finds increase in the number of people identifying as transgender in the UK

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of people identifying as transgender in their GP records in the UK has increased between 2000 and 2018, finds a new study l
Sad music study tests the direct effect hypothesis of 'pleasurable negative emotion'

Sad music study tests the direct effect hypothesis of 'pleasurable negative emotion'

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study proposes a novel theory of why listening to sad music can make us feel good.Many people report that the m

Sad music study tests the direct effect hypothesis of 'pleasurable negative emotion'

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study proposes a novel theory of why listening to sad music can make us feel good.Many people report that the m