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- Watching too many TV crime dramas distorts viewers’ perception of the real worldVIENNA, Austria — Binging television crime dramas can alter how the audience views those situations in the real world, a new study finds. Researchers in Vienna say one in five people who constantly watch American crime shows believe the death penalty is still a form of punishment their justice system uses, even if they live… […]
- Female lawyers more prone to stress, alcohol abuse than their male colleaguesMINNEAPOLIS — Female lawyers are more likely to suffer work-related stress and turn to the bottle than their male colleagues, according to a new study. Researchers report that women are also more likely to consider leaving the legal profession due to burnout. Their findings show that work-related factors impact the high rates of stress, risky… […]
- Motivation depends on how fatigue gets processed by the brainBIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom — How do we determine whether or not a particular piece of work is worth the effort? It’s natural to feel a bit more or less motivation than usual while doing tasks on certain days. Interestingly, researchers from the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford report that motivation is largely dependent on how our… […]
- Loneliness is driving more older adults to use opioids, prescription drugsSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Loneliness has become major mental health talking point during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s particularly prevalent among older adults; something that generally went without discussion before quarantines allowed much of society to see how painful living alone can be for some. Now, a new study is revealing how dangerous feeling lonely can be… […]
- Most sexual assault survivors develop PTSD just one week after attackSEATTLE, Wash. — An unsettling new study by a team at the University of Washington finds more than four in five sexual assault survivors (81%) experience significant PTSD-related symptoms just one week after the attack. By the time a month has passed, that figure dips only slightly, to 75 percent. However, researchers note that one… […]
- Why do most service workers encounter sexual harassment? Tips & forced friendlinessNOTRE DAME, Ind. — Service industry workers are universally expected to do their duties in a friendly manner and with a smile on their faces. In return for friendly service, consumers generally leave a tip in appreciation. These two factors are the foundation upon which the entire service industry operates in the United States. Unfortunately, a… […]
- ‘Zapping’ the brain could be pain-free way to get rid of OCD, dangerous addictionsBOSTON — Obsessive compulsive disorder can be disruptive to the lives of patients along with their family friends. But there may be a new, painless treatment that could put an end to the frustrating condition. According to new research, those who suffer from OCD or even related conditions like gambling or shopping addiction could potentially… […]
- Insulin levels, BMI in childhood can predict mental illness later in lifeCAMBRIDGE, England — A study on childhood insulin levels shows that the link between physical and mental illness is closer than previously thought. Researchers at the University of Cambridge reveal that persistently high insulin levels in mid-childhood are tied to the development of psychosis in adulthood. The study also finds an increase in body mass… […]
- Childhood lead exposure can result in unhealthy personalities, less success in adulthoodAUSTIN, Texas — Lead exposure during childhood could end up resulting in poorer personalities and less successful lives when kids grow up, a new study warns. Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin finds children who live in places with high levels of lead pollution are more likely to become neurotic and less agreeable… […]
- Help wanted: Half of Americans considering therapy before embracing post-pandemic lifeNEW YORK — Summer may be here, but not everyone is apparently embracing a return to normalcy. Seven in 10 Americans are “anxious” over the thought of returning to their pre-pandemic lives. That’s according to a new study of 2,000 U.S. residents, which examined what impact the COVID-19 pandemic might have on the long-term mental health… […]