Psychology News and Research Briefs
Brief summaries of the latest news related to mental health and mental illness, as well as brief abstracts of the latest research in anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning disabilities, and more.
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What Do Happy People Talk About? Bobby McFerrin may have been wrong when he sang, "Don't worry, be happy." A new study shows that people who tackle heavy topics in daily conversation actually report higher levels of happiness than those who keep it light. Continue reading What Do Happy People Talk About?
Depression Plus Diabetes A Recipe For Dementia A new study shows that adults with diabetes and a history of major depression face more than double the risk of dementia as other diabetics. Continue reading Depression Plus Diabetes A Recipe For Dementia
"We" The Key to Marital Harmony How using words like "we" and "ours" may help ease conflicts and create a happier marriage. Continue reading "We" The Key to Marital Harmony
UK Researchers Link Excessive Internet Use to Depression Is it time to sign off? A large-scale study confirms that using the Internet for excessive periods of time is linked to depressive symptoms. Continue reading UK Researchers Link Excessive Internet Use to Depression
Why Some Kids Don't Fit In Researchers pinpoint key factors that may make social interaction difficult for children. Continue reading Why Some Kids Don't Fit In
The End of Social Television Viewing? Watching television together is quickly becoming a social activity of the past. Continue reading The End of Social Television Viewing?
How Do Cat and Dog Owners Differ? Psychology research shows real personality differences between people who own cats and dogs. Continue reading How Do Cat and Dog Owners Differ?
The Connection Between Bedtime & Teen Mental Health Teenagers' bedtimes have been found to be linked to rates of depression and thoughts of suicide. Find out what you can do to help your teen get an appropriate night's sleep. Continue reading The Connection Between Bedtime & Teen Mental Health
Happiest Couples Share Work Equally New research shows that couples who split paid and unpaid work about equally report highest levels of happiness and life satisfaction. Continue reading Happiest Couples Share Work Equally
Autism Rates Rise to Almost 1 Percent The CDC reports a 57 percent increase in the incidence of autism, bringing rates close to 1 percent. Continue reading Autism Rates Rise to Almost 1 Percent |
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