In The News: Department of Psychology
There are nearly 20,000 mental health apps that will do everything from tracking a person鈥檚 suicidal thoughts to soothing someone experiencing a panic attack. A new online tool from researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center aims to help patients sort through the noise for almost 200 of them 鈥 and counting.
Slightly fewer than half of businesses surveyed were reported compliant with Gov. Steve Sisolak鈥檚 mask mandate in a new state survey, prompting the governor to say Friday that he would 鈥渢ake swift and decisive actions鈥 against those that don鈥檛 comply.
Washing your hands less. Leaving the mask at home. Giving out handshakes and hugs. In the midst of the pandemic, more people are becoming less diligent with their health precautions, alarming doctors.
The researchers鈥 goal in conducting the study was to learn about whether a diversity of daily experiences leads to a more positive emotional state.
The confluence of isolation, excess available time, and anxiety about illness or finances as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to increase problem gambling behaviors during this public health emergency, so it's essential to gather data and supply guidance on this issue, according to a call to action published May 18 in the Journal of Addiction Medicine.
鈥淲e are living in a racism pandemic鈥 The health consequences are dire. Racism is associated with a host of psychological consequences, including depression, anxiety, and other serious, sometimes debilitating conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders.
At a time when we are battered by cruel statistics on infections, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, one set of numbers, at least on the surface, provides a ray of hope in the time of coronavirus.
At a time when we are battered by cruel statistics on infections, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, one set of numbers, at least on the surface, provides a ray of hope in the time of coronavirus.
A new study published May 18 in the journal Nature Neuroscience has revealed a link between our physical environment and how happy we feel.
When those of us who haven鈥檛 been on the front lines finally emerge from our homes 鈥 staring curiously at new faces for the first time in weeks, many of us clad in sweatpants and pajama bottoms because our work clothes no longer fit 鈥 how will we behave?
When those of us who haven鈥檛 been on the front lines finally emerge from our homes 鈥 staring curiously at new faces for the first time in weeks, many of us clad in sweatpants and pajama bottoms because our work clothes no longer fit 鈥 how will we behave?
When those of us who haven鈥檛 been on the front lines finally emerge from our homes 鈥 staring curiously at new faces for the first time in weeks, many of us clad in sweatpants and pajama bottoms because our work clothes no longer fit 鈥 how will we behave?
