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Digital self harm is on the rise among adolescents in the United States. Research published in the Journal of School violence found that digital self-harm among teenagers has increased by 88% since 2016. [More]

Chronic pain in older veterans can be reduced through a new form of psychotherapy focused on confronting past trauma. Research published in JAMA Network Open found that the therapy, known as emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET) could lead to clinically significant reductions in pain. [More]

Violence and aggression against teachers has grown since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Research published by the American Psychological Association found that whilst threats and violence decreased during the pandemic, they have now returned to pre-pandemic levels or increased. [More]

A Mediterranean diet can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety. Nuts, legumes and limiting consumption of sugar sweetened beverages were found to be important factors in reducing the severity of stress and anxiety. [More]

An increase in hallucinations and nightmares could be an indication of the onset of autoimmune diseases. Research published in eClincalMedicine found that symptoms like nightmares and hallucinations may also be an early warning sign for people with lupus to identify a flare up period. [More]

The wording of social media posts and messages can be enough to influence how people feel about mental illness and mental health treatment. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology found that students in college felt more optimistic about the chances of successfully treating mental health issues after they read social media posts that showed a “growth mindset”. [More]

Middle aged and older adults believe that older age starts later than their peers believed decades ago. Research published in the journal Psychology and Aging found compared with people born earlier, those born later have a perceived later onset of old age. [More]

Middle aged Americans are experiencing significantly higher levels of loneliness than their European peers. Research published in American Psychologist found that baby boomers in particular are experiencing high levels of loneliness. [More]

The United States has fallen out of the world’s top 20 happiest countries. The World Happiness Report revealed the US fell from number 15 to number 23, putting it out of the top 20 for the first time since the report was published in 2012. [More]

You’ve been invited to a party that you’re dreading. But you feel rude declining the invitation. But there’s good news: research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that people often overestimate the social consequences of saying no. [More]