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January 31, 2024
by Elizabeth Pratt

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People Recall Moments After A Distressing Event Better Than What Happens Before

January 31, 2024 23:00 by Elizabeth Pratt  [About the Author]

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People remember moments immediately after a distressing episode with more clarity than the moment preceding the distressing event. Research investigating memory and trauma published in Cognition and Emotion could help inform the approach to treating PTSD, assist clinicians in combating memory loss in Alzheimer’s and even improve evaluation of eyewitness testimonies. [More]

January 30, 2024
by Patricia Tomasi

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How Did The Pandemic Affect Women's Decisions On Pregnancy?

January 30, 2024 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new study published in BMC Public Health looked at married women’s decisions to delay childbearing, as well as loneliness, severe psychological distress, and suicidal ideation under crisis during the pandemic. “This study intended to find out how pregnancy decisions affect the well-being of women,” study author Midori Matsushima told us. “We used the COVID-19 pandemic as a natural experiment that affected the population as a whole.” [More]

January 23, 2024
by Patricia Tomasi

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Is Less Social Media At Work A Good Thing?

January 23, 2024 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new study published in the Journal of Behavior and Information Technology looked at whether less social media use can contribute to more satisfaction, work-engagement and mentally healthy employees. “The study focused on the question how to reduce potential negative effects of social media use on work- and mental health related variables,” study author Dr. Julia Brailovskaia told us. “Based on our previous findings, we hypothesized that the reduction of social media use time will have those positive effects.” [More]

January 16, 2024
by Patricia Tomasi

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New Study Looks At Stress Of Parents Of Autistic Children Following October 7th Attack

January 16, 2024 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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autistic children in the aftermath of events on October 7th, 2023 in Israel. “Following the unprecedented attacks by Hamas on October 7th, we sought to understand the psychological experience of autistic and non autistic children and their parents,” Dr. Judah Koller of the School of Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem told us. [More]

January 9, 2024
by Patricia Tomasi

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New Study Looks To Identify Regions In the Brain Where Anxiety-Associated Genes Are Expressed

January 9, 2024 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new study published in the Journal of Translational Psychiatry looked at the spatiotemporal expression patterns of anxiety disorder-associated genes. “There are a substantial number of neuroimaging and microstimulation studies that identify neural circuits linked to anxiety as a trait or specific anxious behaviors such as pessimistic decision-making,” study author Kalyani B. Karunakaran told us. [More]

January 2, 2024
by Patricia Tomasi

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How Much Do The Holidays Stress You Out? A Lot According To A New Survey

January 2, 2024 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new survey was recently released by the American Heart Association regarding health habits during the holidays. The survey found that nearly 80 per cent of people overlook their health needs during the holidays. “The survey is about the general trends and attitudes U.S. adults have about stress during the holiday season,” Dr. Glenn Levine told us. Dr. Levine is a volunteer medical expert from the American Heart Association. [More]

December 26, 2023
by Patricia Tomasi

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New Study Looks At Pet And Owner Personality And Mental Well-Being

December 26, 2023 08:00 by Patricia Tomasi  [About the Author]

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A new study published in iScience looked at whether pet and owner personality and mental wellbeing associate with attachment to cats and dogs. “We delved into the personality and mental wellbeing profiles of both owners and their pets (cats and dogs) concerning owners’ attachment insecurity, explicitly focusing on avoidant and anxious attachment styles,” study author Aada Ståhl told us. [More]

December 22, 2023
by Elizabeth Pratt

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1 In 5 Parents Worried Their Holiday Stress Negatively Impacts Their Kids

December 22, 2023 08:00 by Elizabeth Pratt  [About the Author]

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Parents are feeling the pressure this holiday season. Data from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at University of Michigan Health found one in five parents think their children have unrealistic expectations of the holiday, and one in four parents admit they themselves set overly idealistic expectations for the holidays. [More]