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Blocking Mobile Internet Can Make You Happier, Study Finds
With 91% of Americans owning internet-enabled cellphones, the psychological impacts of constant connectivity are catching up. New research suggests that a simple yet powerful remedy for these modern anxieties exists: blocking mobile internet access. The study, published in the journal PNAS Nexus, indicates that just two weeks without mobile internet can lead to marked improvements…
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New Study Identifies Key Indicators for Predicting Postpartum Depression
A new study from the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medicine, co-led by Jennifer Payne and Lauren Osborne, suggests that certain molecules in the blood of pregnant women might predict who is at risk of developing postpartum depression (PPD), opening avenues for preventive treatments. Published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, the…
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New Study Reveals Effective Strategies to Combat Adolescent Cyberbullying
Researchers at the University of Cordoba’s Coexistence and Violence Prevention Studies Lab (LAECOVI) have released a new study offering fresh insights into the factors driving cyberbullying among adolescents. The study, conducted by Eva Romera Félix, Blanca Álvarez-Turrado and Daniel Falla Fernández, lays a foundation for improved psychoeducational programs aimed at combatting this pervasive form of…
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New Study Unveils the Impact of Teen Body Image
Adolescents who think they are overweight are three times more likely to consider self-harm compared to their peers who do not share this perception, independent of their actual weight. This alarming trend was uncovered in a new study led by The University of Texas at Arlington. The findings underscore a significant issue in adolescent mental…
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Embedded Counseling Boost Mental Health in Veterinary Education: New Study
A new study from the University of Missouri has demonstrated that embedded counseling services not only enhance access to mental health care but also significantly reduce psychological distress among veterinary trainees. This research, conducted by psychologists Kerry Karaffa, Tiffany Sanford-Martens and Anne Meyer, offers pivotal insights for mental health interventions across various educational settings. “It’s…
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New Study Links Commuter Students’ Mental Health to Vehicle Crashes
A new study from Florida Atlantic University has revealed a concerning correlation between mental health issues and vehicle crashes among commuter college students. This crucial finding highlights a demographic that is not only navigating the rigors of higher education but also grappling with mental health challenges, which may endanger their safety on the road. Young…
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School Smartphone Bans Has Limited Impact on Student Well-Being
In a new study, researchers have found that bans on smartphone use during the school day are not enough to significantly improve students’ mental health, well-being or educational outcomes. Published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe, the study tracked 1,227 students across 30 schools in England, revealing that restrictive phone policies had minimal impact on…
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Common Binge Eating Treatment Shows Mixed Results, Study Finds
Researchers led by Rutgers Health unveiled a study that reveals mixed outcomes for patients using lisdexamfetamine, marketed as Vyvanse, a commonly prescribed stimulant for binge eating disorder (BED). “Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States, yet there is no drug specifically developed for the condition that affects people of…
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AI Outperforms Human Crisis Responders in Empathy: New Study
Artificial intelligence might be better at displaying empathy than humans, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto Scarborough. The research, published in Communications Psychology, suggests that AI tools like ChatGPT can provide empathetic responses that are rated higher in compassion than those given by both ordinary people and trained…
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New Study Reveals Economic Benefits of Reducing Teens’ Psychological Stress
In a new study published in PLOS Medicine, researchers led by The Kennedy Forum, a mental health nonprofit in the United States, reveal a compelling link between adolescent mental health and substantial economic benefits. This novel research could redefine federal budgeting for mental health policies, emphasizing the long-term financial gains of prioritizing youth mental well-being.…
