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Students Demand Trigger Warnings, Other Mental Health News
In the political blogosphere, trigger warnings have long been used to signal material that could be psychologically damaging to certain people. It’s common to put trigger warnings, ... Read More
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E-Cigarette Use and Mental Health
Quitting smoking is notoriously difficult, and some smokers turn to e-cigarettes in an effort to ease the transition. An e-cigarette is a battery-powered device through which a user can ... Read More
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Concussions, Creativity, and Cunning: The Surprising Link
Savants face intellectual or developmental challenges, but display impressive abilities in one or more areas of knowledge. For example, someone with autism might be unable to speak, but ... Read More
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Oscar Pistorius to Undergo Anxiety Evaluation
The trial of South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius—who is accused of fatally shooting Reeve Steenkamp, his model girlfriend—may begin drawing some attention to the experience of ... Read More
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Is It Enthusiastic Video Game Playing, or Addiction?
Every generation embraces at least one new form of technology. Often, the older generation worries that the new technology will destroy the foundation of civilization. Video games are no ... Read More
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Petition for Association for Counseling and Technology
Technology is rapidly changing the face of therapy, with more and more mental health professionals offering some variety of phone-based or online counseling. Therapists who embrace these ... Read More
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Using Botox to Treat Depression (and Other News)
A Maryland dermatologist’s observation that Botox seemed to help his patients cope with depression might not be just an anecdote. Three small but recent studies have all shown improvements ... Read More
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300 Schoolgirls and the Shock of Community Violence
The April 14 kidnapping of nearly 300 Nigerian schoolgirls has sparked international outrage as concerns about the girls’ fate grow more dire. A popular Facebook and Twitter hashtag ... Read More
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Healthy Relationships Can Ease Anxiety
We’ve all heard that life’s problems don’t disappear because of a romantic relationships. But according to a new German study, love really might conquer all. Researchers ... Read More
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Could Hunger Harm Your Marriage?
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not quite yourself when you’re feeling hungry, you could be onto something. About 20% of people are on a diet at any given time. Assuming ... Read More
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Could Psychoactive Mushrooms Lead to a Happier Life?
Many now-illegal drugs were once widely accepted medical treatments. According to a new study, those who claim that hallucinogenic drugs make them happier might actually be on to something. ... Read More
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Premature Birth Could Affect Brain Development of Infants
The last few weeks of pregnancy may make some women more likely to opt for a C-section or early labor induction. In 2011, the March of Dimes started a campaign to curb this practice, arguing ... Read More