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Study: Young workers now value respect over ‘fun’ perks in the workplace
Researchers at University of Missouri and Kansas State University discovered having respectful communication outweighs ‘fun’ work perks when attracting and retaining young workers
Having a strong life purpose eases loneliness of COVID-19 isolation
Those who felt their life was guided by meaningful values or goals were more willing to engage in COVID-19 protective behaviors
Not fear, but goal importance and others’ behavior makes you favour COVID-19 measures
While earlier research has mostly looked into factors such as fear, perceived risk, age and political views to determine what makes individuals and societies more or less willing to drastically change their lifestyle and support government-imposed strict restrictions, in order…
What happens in the brain when we imagine the future?
Research from University of Pennsylvania neuroscientist Joseph Kable finds that two sub-networks are at work, one focused on creating the new event, another on evaluating whether that event is positive or negative
Training in compassion improves the well-being of relatives to people with mental illness
If relatives of people with mental illness become better at accepting the difficult emotions and life events they experience — which is what training in compassion is about — their anxiety, depression and stress is reduced
Newly discovered node in brain could expand understanding of dysfunctional social behavior
The discovery could lead to a better understanding of, and more targeted treatments for, social disorders such as depression and autism
20 years of research on the use of virtual reality in education
An analysis published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning highlights 20 years of research on the use of virtual reality (VR) in K-12 schools and higher education. Investigators examined 149 articles from 2000-2019 from three major academic databases. They…
Public health expert Shattuck studies impact of social distancing on spread of infection
(March 17, 2021) — Eric Shattuck, assistant professor of research in the UTSA Institute for Health Disparities Research (IHDR) at The University of Texas at San Antonio, is studying the phenomenon of social distancing in response to infectious disease and…
Research shows that BSers are more likely to fall for BS
People who frequently mislead others are less able to distinguish fact from fiction, according to University of Waterloo researchers
COVID-19 lockdown linked to uptick in tobacco use
March 4, 2021 — Pandemic-related anxiety, boredom, and irregular routines were cited as major drivers of increased nicotine and tobacco use during the initial COVID-19 “lockdown,” according to research just released by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. The…
Research to improve exposed women’s lives
Many women who were exposed to severe abuse or neglect in childhood nonetheless manage to feel a sense of wellbeing in adulthood. How can this be? Researchers at three Swedish universities, University of Gothenburg, University West and Örebro University, have…
A model for career counselors to address unemployment after the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented economic disruption and unemployment worldwide, and it may be challenging for career counselors to determine how best to provide effective career counseling to unemployed people in the post-COVID-19 world. In an article published in…
Studies examines characteristics of patients with cancer who died by suicide
Individuals with cancer face a higher risk of suicide than people in the general population, but little is known about the characteristics of patients with cancer who have died by suicide. A new study published in Psycho-Oncology compared the characteristics…
Study identifies strengths and challenges of responding to dual disasters
New Orleans, LA — A new study of how the 2020 major hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic affected each other as well as disaster response found that although prior experience enabled community-based organizations to respond to the pandemic, the pandemic…
Material hardship taking a mental and physical toll on young adults during pandemic
Syracuse, N.Y. – As the United States approaches the one-year anniversary of the start of COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study by researchers from Syracuse University and the University of Texas at San Antonio shows that material hardship – difficulty paying…
Study: Reducing biases about autism may increase social inclusion
Efforts to improve the social success of autistic adolescents and adults have often focused on teaching them ways to think and behave more like their non-autistic peers and to hide the characteristics that define them as autistic. Psychology researchers at…
Expanding understanding of the relationship between criminal insanity and psychosis
How and why does psychosis play a role when defining someone as criminally insane and lacking capacity for responsible action? Professor Linda Gröning has been given 12 million NOK from The Research Council of Norway to find out.
Apps help integration and health of migrants
New study finds apps aided by artificial intelligence also improve mental health
OSU smoke- and tobacco-free policies grew more popular over time, even among tobacco users
Support for policies prohibiting smoking and the use of tobacco products on Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus grew substantially over a five-year span, especially among tobacco users, a recent OSU study found. The study, published earlier this month in the…
Targeted brain stimulation dulls social pain
The treatment may improve emotional regulation for people with psychiatric disorders
Counseling clients of color affected by COVID-19
An article published in the Journal of Counseling & Development examines how pre-existing racial and ethnic disparities, exacerbated by COVID-19, have negatively affected communities of color that tend to be overrepresented in lower socioeconomic groups, have limited access to health…
Program reduces social isolation among middle-aged and older adults
An existing service in the North West of England called Community Connectors, which enables adults to access social activities within their community, can help reduce loneliness and social isolation, according to an analysis published in Health & Social Care in…
A regular dose of nature may improve mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
A study published in Ecological Applications suggests that nature around one’s home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. An online questionnaire survey completed by 3,000 adults in in Tokyo, Japan, quantified the…
Do cesarean delivery’s effects on birth hormones impact a newborn’s neurodevelopment?
Cesarean section delivery and vaginal delivery lead to different hormonal exposures that may affect a newborn’s development, according to an article published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology . The article notes that levels of each of the ‘birth signaling hormones’–oxytocin,…
The hidden threat of the home office
Yes, there are benefits to working at home; but there are traps, too
Protective factors against suicidal behaviors among black college students
Having a strong ethnic identity was linked with a lower risk of suicidal behaviors among Black college students in a recent study published in the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development . The study examined the influence of cultural orientation…
Suicidality among adult survivors of childhood cancer
A recent study found that survivors of childhood cancer have a similar risk of having suicidal thoughts compared with other individuals, and they have lower risk of suicidal behaviors and suicidal death. The analysis was published in CANCER , a…
Study provides insights on bouncing back from job loss
Stress associated with job loss can have a host of negative effects on individuals that may hinder their ability to become re-employed. A new study published in the Journal of Employment Counseling examines the importance of self-regulation for enabling people…
FABP4: Preschool-aged biomarker discovered for autism spectrum disorder
Researchers led by Takeo Yoshikawa at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have discovered a biomarker that can detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in preschool-aged children. Published in Brain Communications , the new study found that levels of…
Illinois professor uses LGBTQ voices in Beirut to understand daily violence, disruption
University of Illinois professor Ghassan Moussawi examines the daily survival strategies of Beirut’s LGBTQ residents in his new book ‘Disruptive Situations: Fractal Orientalism and Queer Strategies in Beirut’
Targeted treatment for depression could benefit patients with psychosis
Patients with early onset psychosis may benefit from treatment for depression, including with anti-depressants alongside other medication, new research shows.
Lockdown study reports surge in health anxieties
New research into people’s coping strategies faced with COVID-19 highlights the mental health toll for those shielding
Sense of normalcy bounces back faster than we might think
Research forthcoming in the Journal of Applied Psychology shows that psychological recovery can take place even while a person is still in the throes of a stressful experience. That’s significant, says co-author Trevor Foulk, a management professor at the University of…
New insights into anxiety
A study by the University of Trento sheds light on the source of unease and tension to help effectively treat anxiety as soon as the symptoms appear
New insights into anxiety
A study by the University of Trento sheds light on the source of unease and tension to help effectively treat anxiety as soon as the symptoms appear
JHU: A man who can’t see numbers provides new insight into awareness
Researchers provide new evidence that a robust brain response to something like a face or a word does not mean a person is aware of it
The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health: Experts call for more awareness of the potential impact of physical distancing on adolescent peer relationships and social development
In an opinion piece, authors say that adolescents could be more susceptible to negative effects of physical distancing during COIVD-19 as they are in a period of vulnerability where peer interaction is a vital aspect of their social development
Researchers call for new approach to some mental disorders
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Some of the most common mental disorders, including depression, anxiety and PTSD, might not be disorders at all, according to a recent paper by Washington State University biological anthropologists. In the paper, published in the Yearbook of…
Researchers call for new approach to some mental disorders
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Some of the most common mental disorders, including depression, anxiety and PTSD, might not be disorders at all, according to a recent paper by Washington State University biological anthropologists. In the paper, published in the Yearbook of…
Autistic burnout
New Rochelle, NY, May 21, 2020 “What is autistic burnout has been a term frequently used by autistic adults? Its characteristics, and what may cause or alleviate it, are discussed in Autism and Adulthood . Autistic adults use the term…
Autistic burnout
New Rochelle, NY, May 21, 2020 “What is autistic burnout has been a term frequently used by autistic adults? Its characteristics, and what may cause or alleviate it, are discussed in Autism and Adulthood . Autistic adults use the term…
Most young people with increased suicide risk only display ‘mild to moderate’ mental distress — study
The vast majority of young people who self-harm or experience suicidal thoughts appear to have only mild or moderate mental distress, instead of more obvious symptoms associated with a diagnosable disorder, according to a new study . As such, measures…
Most young people with increased suicide risk only display ‘mild to moderate’ mental distress — study
The vast majority of young people who self-harm or experience suicidal thoughts appear to have only mild or moderate mental distress, instead of more obvious symptoms associated with a diagnosable disorder, according to a new study . As such, measures…
Washington Post’s depictions of autism shift from ’cause and cure’ to acceptance
Study reviews 315 articles published from 2007 to 2017
WPI awarded NSF grant to study impact of stress on student learning during pandemic
COVID-19 outbreak a rare, fleeting chance to gain real-world insights into remote learning
WPI awarded NSF grant to study impact of stress on student learning during pandemic
COVID-19 outbreak a rare, fleeting chance to gain real-world insights into remote learning
Not all psychopaths are violent; a new study may explain why some are ‘successful’ instead
RICHMOND, Va. (May 12, 2020) — Psychopathy is widely recognized as a risk factor for violent behavior, but many psychopathic individuals refrain from antisocial or criminal acts. Understanding what leads these psychopaths to be “successful” has been a mystery. A…
Children with autism face higher risk of eating disorders
Previous research has found that autism and eating disorders can occur together, as 20-30% of adults with eating disorders have autism, and 3-10% of children and young people with eating disorders. However, it has not been clear whether autistic traits…
How handling meat leads to psychological numbness
Butchers and deli workers become desensitised to handling meat within the first two years of handling it as part of their job say psychologists. The study led by Dr Jared Piazza of Lancaster University recruited 56 people in Lancashire with…