FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 28, 2022·4 min readOlder People Summon More Positivity in Response to DistressWith increasing age, people react more positively to both emotional and neutral stimuli, and are better able to positively reframe a negative experience into a positive one.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 11, 2022·2 min readNurturing Touch Technique Shown to Change Brain Activity and Reduce DistressA novel nurturing touch-based therapy called Havening can help reduce distress and improve recovery for those who suffered traumatic experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 9, 2021·4 min readReligion and Psychology Share Methods for Reducing DistressReligious people tend to use cognitive reappraisal strategies to help cope with emotional and mental health problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 21, 2019·4 min readPet Owners More Sensitive to Emotion in Animal CommunicationStudy reports dogs communicate distress more effectively via vocalizations than cats. Owning a pet makes you more sensitive to the negative vocalizations of both cats and dogs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 8, 2019·3 min readResearch highlights role of psychological distress and emotional eating in obesityLower socioeconomic status is associated with a higher risk of psychological distress. The increase in psychological distress is, in turn, associated with higher levels of emotional eating and obesity risks.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 20, 2019·3 min readTrigger Warnings Do Little to Reduce People’s Distress, Research ShowsTrigger warnings have minimal impact in relation to how people respond to content. They are neither meaningfully helpful or harmful, researchers conclude.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 11, 2019·5 min readConnection of Children to Nature Brings Less Distress, Hyperactivity and Behavioral ProblemsA new study reveals spending time connecting with nature helps to reduce behavioral problems and anxiety in children, as well as improving overall health.Read More
