Getting a Handle on Self-Harm
By Benedict Carey The sensations surged up from somewhere inside, like poison through a syringe: a mix of sadness, anxiety, and shame that would overwhelm anyone, especially a teenager. “I had this Popsicle stick and
By Benedict Carey The sensations surged up from somewhere inside, like poison through a syringe: a mix of sadness, anxiety, and shame that would overwhelm anyone, especially a teenager. “I had this Popsicle stick and
FROM: SCIENCEALERT.com Psychologists have identified an important trait that could be shared by truly humble people - something called 'hypo-egoic nonentitlement'. That simply means that you don't believe your positive qualities and life achievements entitle
From: Woodruff Health Sciences Center Patients suffering from severe, treatment-resistant depression can experience long-term relief through deep brain stimulation, according to research conducted at Emory University. A study published online Oct. 4 in The American
The American Psychiatry Association issued the following news release: Despite the known benefits of weight loss for children and adolescents who are obese, some studies suggest that youth who diet may be at an increased
The Wall Street Journal includes an article: "New Concerns Emerge About Long-Term Antidepressant Use; More Americans are taking antidepressants for longer. But doctors say patients should weigh the pros and cons amid new research on risks” by
By Emma Young Is it possible to spot the signs of future psychopathy in a child? Some researchers have argued that it is — by looking at the child’s level of “interpersonal callousness” (IC), or
New research sheds light on the value of shedding tears for your well-being. By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. After a difficult day, sometimes you can’t wait to get home, grab a Kleenex box, and let all
Gender identity clinics should screen patients, says lead author of new paper New research indicates that transgender and non-binary individuals are significantly more likely to have autism or display autistic traits than the wider population
People w/ Psychosis, Other Delusional States, or Autism Are Also at Risk Chris R Brewin, Emeritus professor in Clinical Psychology, Freya Rumball, Clinical psychologist, & Francesca Happé, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
by Achilleas Pavlou, University of Essex. More than half of us have at least once in their lifetime experienced awareness of dreaming in the moment and, in some cases, the ability to direct a dream