People may lie to appear honest
The desire to appear honest can lead people to lie, researchers report.... Read More...
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Strict adherence to traditional masculinity associated with more severe PTSD in vets
Traditional concepts of masculinity, including self-reliance and emotional suppression, leads to an increased risk of PTSD in veterans.... Read More...
Violent video games blamed more often for school shootings by white perpetrators
Video games are often blamed as a cause of mass shootings, especially if the perpetrator is white. When it comes to perpetrators of other racial backgrounds, people are more likely to assume they are involved in violent criminal activities. Blaming gaming for school shootings perpetrated by white people, and thereby providing an unfounded excuse for their actions, is a sign of a larger racial issue. Similar excuses aren't extended to people of other racial backgrounds. Instead, they are viewed as more culpable for their crimes.... Read More...
Why stress and anxiety aren’t always bad
Stress and anxiety often play a helpful, not harmful, role in our daily lives. Experiencing stress can lead to higher levels of resilience when faced with new challenges, and anxiety can lead to action.... Read More...
When working with animals can hurt your mental health
Veterinarians and those who work in animal shelters report depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts as a result of their stressors associated with their jobs.... Read More...
Regular exercise may slow decline in those at risk of Alzheimer’s
Exercise can have a positive benefit in preventing or slowing physical signs of Alzheimer's disease in those with a genetic predisposition.... Read More...
Statement of APA President in Response to Mass Shootings in Texas and Ohio
"Routinely blaming mass shootings on mental illness is unfounded and stigmatizing. Research has shown that only a very small percentage of violent acts are committed by people who are diagnosed with, or in treatment for, mental illness."... Read More...
Anger more harmful to health of older adults than sadness
Experiencing daily anger increases inflammation and raises the risk of developing chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer, in those aged 80 and over. ... Read More...
Empathy often avoided because of mental effort
The cognitive cost of empathy may cause people to be less empathetic to others. ... Read More...
Young children judge others based on facial features as much as adults do
Children as young as five use facial appearance to determine meaningful judgements and expectations of the behavior of others. ... Read More...
Sniffing pleasant odors may decrease cigarette craving
Pleasant olfactory cues hold promise for helping to curb the urge to smoke in those who are quitting. Exposure to olfactory cues reduced symptoms of cravings, with effects lasting up to five minutes following exposure.... Read More...
People With a Sense of Oneness Experience Greater Life Satisfaction
Those who have a greater sense of 'oneness' experience overall higher levels of satisfaction with life, regardless of spiritual background or belief.... Read More...