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A recent study published in the Journal of Early Adolescence explores the experiences of social withdrawal among children and early adolescents. The researchers aimed to understand how different motivations for social withdrawal are related to feelings of loneliness and aloneliness, and how these feelings, in turn, contribute to internalizing problems like social anxiety and depression. The findings indicate that shyness is strongly linked to loneliness and internalizing problems, while unsociability is primarily associated with aloneliness and indirectly linked to depression. The transition f...
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New research published in Nature has revealed a strong link between diet and brain health. The study found that older individuals who maintain a balanced diet exhibit enhanced mental health, superior cognitive functions, and increased grey matter volume in the brain, which is often associated with intelligence. Researchers have long observed the profound impacts of dietary choices not only on physical health but also on mental well-being and cognitive function. However, a detailed understanding of how specific dietary elements influence brain structure and function had remained underexplored. ...
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New research published in Motivation and Emotion suggests that boredom can lead to non-suicidal self-injury behaviors, even when positive alternatives are available. The study discovered that boredom increased the selection of unpleasant stimuli, such as unpleasant sounds, compared to scenarios that were neutral or induced anger. Prior studies have demonstrated that boredom can lead to a range of negative outcomes, including self-harm, in order to alleviate monotony. For instance, one study demonstrated that participants would increase administration of painful electric shocks to their bodies....
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A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research has found evidence that a self-guided digital mental health program, tailored specifically for adolescents, can significantly reduce stress, rumination, and feelings of loneliness. Nearly 20% of adolescents globally suffer from mental health disorders, a number that has been climbing more steeply compared to adults. Traditional access to mental health services for adolescents remains limited, especially for those with less severe symptoms, despite an overall increase in the utilization of these services. This paradox highligh...
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A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has found that individuals who engage in gardening are less likely to suffer from multiple sleep complaints compared to those who do not exercise. The research highlights gardening as a beneficial activity potentially leading to better sleep quality, including fewer instances of insomnia, daytime sleepiness, and sleep apnea. The interest in sleep health has grown significantly due to its crucial role in overall wellbeing. Previous research has connected poor sleep with an array of serious health issues, such as heart diseases, neurode...
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If you’ve seen portraits painted by Pablo Picasso or Francis Bacon, you might not be surprised to hear that both men may have suffered from a disorder that affects how faces are perceived. Prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) is a condition where faces appear distorted, and sometimes even demonic. In most cases, these distortions alter how images of faces look, as well as those seen in person. This makes it difficult for sufferers to assess the accuracy of illustrations depicting what they see because the illustration itself will appear distorted. However, a case described in a recent study00136-3/abst...
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A series of seven studies published in theJournal of Personality & Social Psychology examined the link between existential anxiety and self-determination, exploring how individuals’ autonomy over their lives may mitigate the unsettling knowledge of inevitable death. Awareness of one’s mortality is a profound and universal human experience that can influence psychological well-being. In this work, Kenneth E. Vail III and Dylan E. Horner weaved together self-determination and terror management theory to explore how agency and existential anxiety can influence happiness and life satisfaction. In ...
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Recent research published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B has found that that maintaining a routine in social interactions is associated with enhanced emotional well-being of older adults. The study suggests that not just the frequency or setting of these interactions, but their regular timing can independently contribute to an increase in well-being among the elderly. “Although it is commonly agreed that social interactions are good for older adults’ health and well-being, it is unclear how older adults should engage in social interactions to maintain or improve their health and well...
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A recent scientific study published in the journal Brain Structure and Function provides evidence that social isolation not only impairs the ability of mice to recognize other mice socially but also leads to a decrease in brain cells. The research highlights the importance of social interaction in early life on brain health and social cognition. Previous studies have established a link between social deprivation and various brain changes in humans and animal models, particularly affecting areas involved in emotional processing and social interaction. However, gaps remain in understanding the s...
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In a study published in Brain Communications, researchers have found evidence that individuals with aphantasia, a condition where people struggle to create mental images, exhibit significant differences in brain activity related to motor simulations compared to those without this condition. The study found that people with aphantasia do not show the expected increase in brain activity that typically occurs when imagining or observing movements, which contrasts sharply with individuals who can easily generate mental images. Aphantasia is a condition where individuals are unable to generate volu...
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