Psychology

Source: NPR As Health Secretary Robert Kennedy launches a plan to wean patients off antidepressants such as SSRIs, mental health advocates say that blaming the U.S. mental health crisis on overprescription of psychiatric medications is an inaccurate portrayal of the problem. "It really is an oversimplification," said the president of the American Psychiatric Association. In the past, Mr. Kennedy has also claimed—without evidence—that antidepressants...

Source: PsyPostMany people attempt to improve their mental health by taking a temporary break from social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. A new comprehensive review of existing data—based on 4,674 participants from 10 different studies—found that fully avoiding social media platforms does not actually make people feel better or worse. The research was published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Going on walks, going up stairs, working around the home: One meta-study shows how everyday movements are linked to our mood.

처음 정신병원을 가기로 결심하고 전화를 해보기 까지 무려 일주일이 걸렸다. 생각 회로가 너무 늦게 돌아서 하루에 생각하고 결심하는 것을 하는데 까지 너무 오래 걸렸다. 아주 사소한 것도 말이다. 예를 들어, 잘 쓰던 물건이 망가져서 새로 사야 하는데 동네에 나서는데만 해도 이런저런 핑계로 2~3일이 걸렸다. 그러니 나 스스로가 정신병원에 가야하는 위기에 봉착했고, 그것을 인정했음에도 전화번호를 노트에 몇 번씩 적어가며 하루 씩 미뤘다. 그렇게 긴 시간 작정하고, 각오하고, 마음 먹고 전화했을 때, 활발한 목소리의 ..

Source: Google News - HealthResearchers have shown that a single dose of psilocybin—the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms—causes likely anatomical brain changes that last for up to a month after the experience. The study, published in Nature Communications, was based on data from healthy volunteers who had never before taken a psychedelic. The researchers found that a high dose of psilocybin led to increased entropy in the minutes and hours after taking the...

Source: Google News - HealthPhysical assaults against Jewish people in the U.S. last year reached the highest levels since 1979, the Anti-Defamation League announced Wednesday. Last year saw 203 anti-Jewish assaults, up from 196 in 2024. Of these assaults, 32 involved deadly weapons, up from 23 in 2024. In Europe, there have also been a wave of stabbings, arson attacks, and synagogue vandalism, and one recent analysis documented a 34% surge in antisemitism worldwide.

Source: DW- environmentParts of rural northern India are currently exploding in color. Not just from the coming of spring, but from seasonal festivals characterized by folk music, dancing, farmers in traditional dress, and dishes like sweet saffron rice. With the advent of these festivals, however, an unwanted guest has appeared at the table: climate change. What does this change mean for harvests, water, and rural life in the world's most populous country?

Source: NPR The state of Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI to stop the company's AI chatbots from posing as doctors and offering medical advice, in violation of state medical licensing rules. State officials said an investigation found that the company's chatbots, which present themselves as fictional characters, have claimed to be licensed medical professionals. "Pennsylvanians deserve to know who—or what—they are interacting with," Governor Josh...

Source: Google News - HealthIn the Trump administration's latest move to limit trans rights, the Department of Education has launched a Title IX investigation into Smith College, an all-women's college in western Massachusetts, for admitting trans women. In a statement Monday, the Department of Education said it was investigating Smith for "admitting biological men and granting them access to women-only spaces, including dormitories, bathrooms, locker rooms, and athletic...

Source: PsyPostArtificial intelligence can create deceptive videos that rapidly damage a politician's public reputation. A new study reveals that even when voters realize the footage is manipulated, standard fact-checking efforts fail to undo the lingering emotional harm. The study, published in Communication Research, also found that "deepfakes" lower support for targeted candidates, and that standard fact-checking efforts reportedly fail to fully negate the...