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Cognitive behavioral therapy associated with moderate anxiety symptom reductions up to one year after treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety-related disorders is associated with improved outcomes compared with control conditions…
Benign physical pain might an effective and underrecognized emotion regulation strategy, according to new research
Physical pain can sometimes be as effective as other strategies in reducing psychological distress, according…
Neuroscience study finds the brain’s response to emotional conflict predicts antidepressant treatment outcomes
Neuroimaging data from a large randomized controlled trial indicates that how people respond to antidepressant…
Self-compassion may protect U.S. military veterans from suicidal behavior, according to new research
Self-compassion might help temper the link between psychological distress and suicide risk among U.S. military…
Biological factors associated with changes in personality in maltreated adolescent girls
Individual differences in psychophysiological measures appear to influence personality characteristics in adolescent females exposed to…
Deployment can ignite a ‘cycle of turmoil’ in the romantic relationships of military service members
New research shines a light on the turbulence and instability that military members can sometimes…
Study: Meditation may be better for migraine headaches than mental distraction — but it takes time
Active meditative techniques appear to be more effective at reducing migraine severity than distraction techniques,…
New study suggests that modernization diminishes the importance of religion for people’s happiness
In nations where people’s happiness is more closely linked to religious conformity, it tends to…
Military veterans view mindfulness meditation as moderately helpful for mental health symptoms
Many military veterans who receive care through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) are using mindfulness…
Instagram selfie photo manipulation linked to depressive symptoms in women
A study recently published in the journal Sex Roles sheds new light on the relationship…
Study finds awareness of low intensity stimulation is linked to heightened physical activity in adults
New research published in the Journal of Research in Personality provides evidence that temperament plays…
Psychology research uncovers how relaxation can induce anxiety in those with generalized anxiety disorder
Some individuals with generalized anxiety disorder prefer worrying over relaxing to avoid experiencing a sharp…
The children of parents with personality disorder symptoms are at increased risk for anxiety and depression
New research provides evidence that parents’ personality disorders symptoms predict symptoms of psychiatric disorders in…
New psychology study indicates pursuing evolutionary-relevant goals provides purpose in life
The pursuit of some basic life goals — such as caring for one’s family members…
Adolescent depression is unrelated to adult cannabis use among those with a history of ADHD
Adults tend to use cannabis more frequently if they had elevated depressive symptoms in adolescence,…