January 29, 2023
by Elizabeth Pratt
Daily engagement in political news can have a negative impact on mental health, but disengaging can also have consequences.
Research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that strategies to manage the negative emotions that come from daily engagement may also reduce an individual’s motivation to act on what they care about politically.
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September 29, 2021
by Elizabeth Pratt
Refugees who wish to settle in Western countries are less likely to have extreme political and religious views.
A study published in Psychological Science surveyed 1000 Syrian refugees living in Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan.
The researchers found that the majority of refugees were more motivated to return home to Syria than to migrate to Western countries, but those who did want to move to the West were less likely to hold extremist views.
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June 24, 2021
by Elizabeth Pratt
As the world grapples to come to terms with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of mask wearing across the United States and around the world is highly variable.
Now a study from MIT has found that a public feeling of “collectivism” predicts whether or not mask use is common.
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Many believe in the perfect lives of those perceived to be at the top live perfect, effortless lives. The top 1%.
Bystanders have a tendency to equate monetary wealth, good looks, good connections, and charisma with “happily ever after”. Many of these observers would deny that there is any disadvantage to holding a position at the summit of the pedestal.
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November 6, 2020
by Elizabeth Pratt
Americans living in a state that favours the losing candidate of the US Presidential election might experience a decline in their mental health.
A study from researchers at UC San Francisco and Duke University used data from 500 thousand people during the 2016 Presidential election to examine mental health indicators.
Americans who lived in states that favoured Hillary Clinton experienced an extra half-day of poor mental health on average during the month after the election.
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October 30, 2020
by Elizabeth Pratt
Americans are overwhelmed with multiple sources of stress.
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), the United States is facing a national mental health crisis that could have consequences well into the future.
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October 29, 2020
by Elizabeth Pratt
Gen Z are experiencing increased stress levels due to uncertainties in their future.
The American Psychological Association’s annual Stress in America Report for 2020 found that Gen Z adults aged 18-23 reported the highest stress levels in the month prior at an average of 6.1 out of 10.
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March 27, 2020
by Tina Arnoldi
In a new study, researchers examined beliefs about whether political and marketing campaigns use psychology to influence people’s behaviors. Although the goal of marketing strategies is to persuade people towards specific choices, the researchers suggest people from the study don't believe these techniques actually work.
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December 18, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
The push for a three-digit suicide hotline is moving forward in our nation's capitol. The Federal Communications Commission has approved a proposal to allow Americans to dial 9-8-8 to reach a suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.
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November 21, 2019
by Kimberly Lucey
Voters in two New Jersey school districts have agreed to raise their own taxes to fund mental health programs for students. The two ballot measures put a total of nearly $1 million toward expanding mental health and emotional support services, aimed at helping students, teachers, families, and administrators.
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