Getting Your Game Face On Can Boost Performance
Putting on a serious face in preparation for competition — known as the game face — impacts performance, according to a new study. “Game face may not only improve performance…
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UK Study: Family Support Reduces Bullying
New research in the United Kingdom suggests having a supportive family environment makes school-age lesbian/gay/bisexual youth significantly less likely to be victims of bullying. The finding stems from a review…
Complete Mental Health Is Achievable After Childhood Sex Abuse
New research suggests victims of childhood sexual abuse can overcome the detrimental effects of the trauma and live a life with complete mental health. However social isolation, chronic pain, and…
Can You Be Addicted to Online Shopping?
A new study has found that one-third of patients seeking treatment for a buying-shopping disorder (BSD) also reported symptoms of addictive online shopping. These patients tended to be younger, experienced…
Using Diet Pills and Laxatives Can Set Stage for Eating Disorders
A new study has found that young women who use diet pills and laxatives to control their weight have higher odds of being diagnosed with an eating disorder. “We’ve known…
Financial Therapy Can Help Save Marriages
Financial therapy, which combines the emotional support of a marriage counselor with the money mindset of a financial planner, could help couples navigate disagreements, money concerns, and financial conflicts before…
For Male Firefighters, Good Work Friends Reduce Stress But Supportive Wives Can Increase It
Close friendships among male firefighters can reduce their stress, but loving relationships with their wives can increase anxiety for those who constantly face danger, according to a new study at…
Chronic Adversity May Impair Dopamine System, Coping with Stress
People exposed to a lifetime of psychosocial adversity may have an impaired ability to produce the dopamine levels needed for coping with acutely stressful situations, according to a new study….
Cannabis May Help Reduce PTSD-Related Depression, Suicide
A new analysis of health survey data from more than 24,000 Canadians, suggests cannabis may be helping residents cope with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Researchers found that…
Grandiose Narcissists are Mentally Tough and Have Less Stress, Depression
New research reveals that people with grandiose narcissism have greater mental toughness, a trait which can also offset symptoms of depression. They also have lower levels of perceived stress and…
