What we can learn about mental health from Elmo & apos;s viral social post
The beloved Sesame Street character Elmo asked how people were doing, and then things got real. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

What it ’s like to be a ‘glass child’
Children without special needs can feel like they are “see-through,” as though they are made of glass, in families with special needs children. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Have you been neglecting your spouse year-round?
Spouse appreciation shows they are worth recognizing and it's helpful to reflect on your relationship and communication. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 17, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

People are misdiagnosing themselves with autism from TikTok misinformation
The trend of self-diagnosis on social media has “watered down” the common understanding of diagnoses, and shifted the meaning of the diagnosis. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 11, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Suicides among a surprising population have doubled over the past 20 years
The unique stressors faced by college athletes could partially explain the rise in suicides among this group. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

AI being used as a therapy support tool
Kurt 'the CyberGuy' Knutsson on how A.I. is being utilized for mental health care and analyzing garbage for food waste. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Gen Zers, take note: Some boomers have found a simple path to happiness
Older adults in the US have higher happiness levels, even though they have fewer social interactions. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Jealousy versus admiration
How jealousy differs from envy and how and why we should turn it into admiration. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Couples who drink together live longer
Similar drinking habits may also mean a happier marriage—as long as no one's overdoing it. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

FDA clears first digital treatment for depression, but experts caution that research is still early
The US Food and Drug Administration is allowing the use of a prescription digital treatment for major depressive disorder. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

LGBT adults in the US are twice as likely to experience disrespect or unfair treatment at the doctor ’s office
More than a third of LGBT adults say they have become less likely to seek health care because of a negative experience with a provider in recent years. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Class bullies may earn more in middle age
A new British study has found that some behaviors considered problematic in childhood can lead to higher salaries later in life. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

How companies and managers can support employees experiencing grief
Employers should focus on enabling adequate rest, normalizing and supporting mental health, and prioritizing physical and psychological workplace safety. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Elmo says hum for your mental health
Sesame Street Workshop joins the Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council for a mental health campaign to provide resources to kids. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - March 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

A psychologist explains how loneliness affects you physically and mentally
Loneliness can have a crippling effect on our body and mind. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - March 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news