Generation Z, comprised of those born between 1997 and 2012, is under constant scrutiny regarding their mental health. They have grown up with smartphones, accessing distressing content daily. Psychological experts are now observing new challenges as this generation copes with the online sharing of personal achievements and successes. These curated moments, often presenting peaks and […]
Shireen Rizvi serves as a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and has co-authored the book Real Skills for Real Life: A DBT Guide to Navigating Stress, Emotions, and Relationships. This guide focuses on helping individuals manage their stress and emotions using strategies from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Rizvi discusses how many of us handle […]
Recent findings emphasize the importance of monitoring not just the amount of time adolescents spend on social media, but also the patterns of their usage. This approach helps address concerns related to attention-related disorders. A study highlighted a notable trend. Increases in addictive social media use were closely followed by a rise in ADHD symptoms […]
Emily Blout, a resident of Washington, D.C., shares her experiences living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Since her first menstruation at age 15, Emily, now 42, has navigated severe mood shifts associated with this hormone-related condition. “For nearly half of each month, I feel like I’m a different person,” Emily expressed to Newsweek. During these […]
Enhancing memory doesn’t require you to be an expert in trivia. Monica Thieu, known for her success on Jeopardy! and as a memory researcher, employs techniques like mnemonic devices and flash cards to memorize various information such as world capitals and TV shows. According to Thieu, improving memory is a skill attainable by everyone through […]
While winter is typically associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), some individuals experience mood changes during the warmer months. This condition, although infrequent, is known as summer SAD. Summer SAD affects a small portion of the population. A meta-analysis involving 24 studies and over 32,000 participants found that approximately 0.57 percent of people experience summer […]
“Pretty privilege” is a term describing the unearned benefits seemingly attractive individuals receive for conforming to societal beauty standards. This phenomenon suggests psychological biases link good looks with positive traits, impacting various areas such as social, academic, and professional success. Interestingly, some psychologists highlight the “halo effect,” where attractiveness can come with negative repercussions. This […]
New research suggests that feeling older than your chronological age may be linked to poor sleep quality. A study conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, published in Sleep, investigated this connection. Adults who perceived themselves as older reported more insomnia symptoms, irregular sleep patterns, and daytime fatigue. Study Details The research included over 3,100 adults […]
In my late 20s, I faced burnout. I balanced a full-time journalism role in public radio, a dream job, but it came with endless news stories, early mornings, and stress. I yearned for travel, physical activity, and outdoor life. However, such changes might mean quitting my job. This struggle between seeking meaning and valuing stability […]
Rachel Levasseur’s Journey to Find Effective Treatment Rachel Levasseur, a 24-year-old from Maryland, spent seven years searching for a treatment that worked for her complex obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). During this period, she experienced suicidal attempts multiple times. Her situation improved when she entered a specialized residential treatment program at The Retreat, part of Sheppard Pratt […]