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Set Boundaries On Social Media To Avoid Disturbing Content

12Dec

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MENTAL HEALTH

Set Boundaries On Social Media To Avoid Disturbing Content

How To Avoid Seeing Disturbing Content On Social Media And Protect Your Peace Of Mind When graphic videos go viral, like the recent fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, it can feel impossible to protect yourself from seeing things you did not consent to see. But there are steps you can take. Social media platforms are designed to maximize engagement, not protect your peace of mind. The major platforms have also reduced their content moderation efforts over the past year or so. That means upsetting content can reach you even when you never chose to watch it. You do not have to watch every piece of content that crosses your screen, however. Protecting your own mental state is not avoidance or denial. As a researcher who studies ways to counteract the negative effects of social media on menta...

12Dec

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MENTAL HEALTH

What To Know About Adult ADHD

Of the 8 million adults with ADHD, reports the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, fewer than 20 percent have been diagnosed or treated, and only about one-quarter of those adults seek help. The National Survey of Children’s Health estimated in 2016 that at least 6.1 million children experience Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Diagnoses among children continue to rise every year, says ADDtitude Magazine, but adults battle the disorder as well. Yet, of the 8 million adults with ADHD, reports the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, fewer than 20 percent have been diagnosed or treated, and only about one-quarter of those adults seek help. ADAA lists ADHD symptoms as an inability to focus, as well as disorganization and restlessness. Plus, adults with ...

The Mind-Body Connection: How Mental Health Impacts Physical Wellness

12Dec

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The Mind-Body Connection: How Mental Health Impacts Physical Wellness

Discover how mental health directly impacts physical wellness. Learn practical tips to reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost immunity for holistic well-being. In recent years, health experts have increasingly emphasized the intricate connection between mental and physical health. It’s no longer enough to focus solely on diet and exercise—mental well-being plays a critical role in overall wellness. Chronic stress, anxiety, and depression can trigger physical symptoms ranging from headaches and fatigue to heart disease and digestive issues. Research shows that prolonged stress elevates cortisol levels, a hormone linked to weight gain, high blood pressure, and immune dysfunction. Meanwhile, positive mental states, including mindfulness, gratitude, and meditation, can lower stress, reduce ...

12Dec

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MENTAL HEALTH

Social Media And Mental Well-Being

Amplifying delusions: How social media can negatively impact our mental well-being. Imagine a tribe of uncontacted hunter-gatherers in the deepest Amazon rainforest. Anthropologists airdrop dozens of smartphones loaded with social media apps, with solar chargers, simple instructions in their native language and Wi-Fi just within the tribe. What would happen to their culture and their mental health? Such an experiment appears fanciful, but a similar one has been unfolding in our world for about 20 years. For the first time in human evolution, everyday social interactions have changed from face-to-face to disembodied experiences, from in-person to digital and from social reality to whatever someone puts online. Social media is an evolutionary novelty, like M&M’s, e-cigarettes, fen...

Something Strange Is Happening With Therapy

12Dec

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Something Strange Is Happening With Therapy

Is a ‘friend-apist’ what we really want from therapy? When I read the recent New York Times article “Therapy Is Good. These Therapists Are Bad,” I couldn’t help but think of the Apple TV+ series “Shrinking.” The article details the troubling prevalence of ethical and legal boundary violations by therapists: riding an exercise bike during appointments, bringing a dog into sessions despite a patient’s fear of animals, flirting with patients and even having sex with them. In “Shrinking,” Jason Segel stars as Jimmy Laird, a cognitive behavioral therapist who becomes increasingly entangled in his patients’ lives. His skeptical boss, Paul Rhoades – played by Harrison Ford – critiques Jimmy’s unconventional methods while facing struggles of his own. Everyone seems enmeshed with everyone else...

14Dec

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How Much Does Your Ego Rule Your Life?

Discover the extent to which your ego influences your decisions and behaviors. This quiz assesses ego influence and automatically recommends relevant personal development resources based on results. Ready? Take The Quiz Outgrow offers startup founders and tech-first businesses a range of well-designed tools to engage their audience in a smart way. Start Your Free Outgrow Trial Now! Every product is selected by editors. Things you buy through our links may earn The IRL News a commission.

Fewer Prescriptions Filled For Anxiety Medications In States With Medicinal Cannabis

9Dec

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Fewer Prescriptions Filled For Anxiety Medications In States With Medicinal Cannabis

With more Americans able to access legalized marijuana, fewer are picking up prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications – new research. In states where both medical and recreational marijuana are legal, fewer patients are filling prescriptions for medications used to treat anxiety. That is the key finding of my recent study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open. I am an applied policy researcher who studies the economics of risky behaviors and substance use within the United States. My collaborators and I wanted to understand how medical and recreational marijuana laws and marijuana dispensary openings have affected the rate at which patients fill prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications among people who have private medical insurance. These include: Benzodiazep...

13Dec

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What Is A Narcissist?

Selfish men... they need no introduction, do they? We know them all too well. Or do we? At one time, I thought I knew how to spot a selfish man, only to find, years later, I had no clue ... literally. When dating, we try to avoid selfish men. We want to date a caring and compassionate man, and any sign of selfishness is a warning sign. Women pay attention to red flags. They are there for a reason ... to warn us. But what happens when there are no red flags? What if the person you fell in love with never offered up any type of red flag at all? He appeared more caring and sensitive than any man you've ever met. You thought you had finally found your knight in shining armor. You fall madly in love, certain you will spend the rest of your life together. Years later, you wake up and realiz...

Treating Depression With Food And Exercise As Well As A Psychologist

12Dec

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Treating Depression With Food And Exercise As Well As A Psychologist

Food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist, our study found. And it’s cheaper. Around 3.2 million Australians live with depression. At the same time, few Australians meet recommended dietary or physical activity guidelines. What has one got to do with the other? Our world-first trial, published this week, shows improving diet and doing more physical activity can be as effective as therapy with a psychologist for treating low-grade depression. Previous studies (including our own) have found “lifestyle” therapies are effective for depression. But they have never been directly compared with psychological therapies – until now. Amid a nation-wide shortage of mental health professionals, our research points to a potential solution. As we found lifestyle counseling w...

Health Care Workers Dance, Write And Draw Their Way Through Burnout And On-The-Job Stress, With The Help Of Creative Arts Therapy Programs

12Dec

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Health Care Workers Dance, Write And Draw Their Way Through Burnout And On-The-Job Stress, With The Help Of Creative Arts Therapy Programs

Creative arts therapy programs can help health care workers dance, write and draw their way through burnout and on-the-job stress. Doctors and nurses seldom learn in school how to tell a family that their loved one is not going to survive. Yet health care professionals face the immense burden of tragedy, illness and dying in an intensely stressful setting as a routine, ongoing part of their jobs. Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, research was documenting rampant stress and burnout among health care professionals. The effects of this crisis are widespread in the U.S. In 2022, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy raised concerns about the alarming levels of burnout in the health care community in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies show that if current trends continue, the U.S. wi...