Psychology / Psychiatry Stories
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Need Support? Reach Out In Person Rather Than By Text
Texting and posting on social media do have some emotional and psychological benefits, but less than old fashioned human contact. -
Surprisingly, Performance-Based Pay Doesn’t Always Work
Some managers respond to incentive pay by taking more risks, while others do not, and it all comes down to context and ambition. -
People More Prone To Take Risks When They Put On A Helmet
Wearing a helmet is likely to increase our sensation-seeking and risk-taking, which could make us less safe overall. -
When Conventional Therapy Fails, One Of These 4 Innovative Psychotherapies May Help
These four unusual therapies, including outdoor behavioral healthcare and flooding therapy, might suit some patients more than psychotherapy. -
Antipsychotics May Increase Diabetes Risk In Kids
New research suggests antipsychotic treatments in youth Increase diabetes risk. -
Social Media’s Unwritten Rule: Don’t Overshare
Observers on social media are less supportive of cyberbullying victims who have overshared: study. -
Do Child Sex Dolls Prevent Pedophiles From Abusing Real Children?
A manufacturer of childlike sex dolls who sells to customers around the world says the dolls keep pedophiles from harming children. -
False Memories And The Mystery of What Happened To One Michigan Family
A Michigan couple is suing a therapist for having created false memories of abuse in their daughter, but the actual story behind what happened to her may be more complex. -
The Surprising Way Your Voice Influences Your Emotions
We align our feelings with the emotional sounds we hear in our speaking voices. -
Arrogant People Less Likely To Believe In Personal Growth
People who view intelligence as fixed are more prone to boldness and overconfidence than those with a growth mindset: study. -
No Matter How A Kid Is Conceived, Risk Of Developmental Delay Is The Same
Children conceived using infertility treatments, including ovulation induction and IVF, are no more likely to have a developmental delay than other kids: NIH study. -
2016 May Usher In A New Era Of Virtual Reality In Medicine
A new video outlines the strides that virtual reality has made in recent years, highlighting the potential it has to expand in 2016.
