PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire

What the Starbucks incident says about implicit bias
April 17, 2018, CNN
Implicit bias causes some groups to receive undeserved suspicion while other groups are presumed innocent.

Can money buy happiness?
April 15, 2018, CBS NewsThe key to contentment is not how much you earn, but how you feel about earning it.
What mental health needs should parents consider when sending a child to college?
April 13, 2018, U.S. News & World ReportParents should ensure that schools offer adequate mental health services on campus.
Why girls can be boyish but boys can't be girlish
April 12, 2018, CNNThe gender revolution among children tips in favor of the masculine.
Need a break?
April 11, 2018, TodayTry these research-backed ways to de-stress in only minutes.
Rich and poor kids learn similarly
April 8, 2018, NewsweekStudy shows the relative influence of genetic and environmental differences was the same across groups.
Many people taking antidepressants discover they cannot quit
April 7, 2018, The New York TimesSome say they cannot quit because of withdrawal symptoms they were never warned about.
Sexual consent is a worldwide conversation
April 5, 2018, CNN#MeToo is part of an ongoing wave of change worldwide.
How Amsterdam is reducing child obesity
April 2, 2018, BBC NewsThe city's healthy-weight program has seen a drop in overweight and obese children.
After weight loss surgery, relationships can change as much as weight
March 28, 2018, ABC NewsFor those in a relationship, bariatric surgery is associated with a higher rate of divorce and separation.
When you can't put your feelings into words
March 28, 2018, U.S. News & World ReportAlexithymia can harm your health, well-being, behavior and relationships.
When you need to take time off work for mental health reasons
March 27, 2018, Harvard Business ReviewIt’s important to know your rights and your company’s policies.
Some e-cigarette users may struggle to quit smoking
March 27, 2018, Fox NewsSmokers who say they want to kick the habit might have an easier time if they don't use e-cigarettes, a U.S. study suggests.
5 reasons sex is good for you
March 26, 2018, Chicago TribuneHaving sex at least once a week was highly predictive of improved cognitive functioning.
Sad in the spring? Allergy-mood link is real
March 23, 2018, CNNExperiencing an allergic reaction is a risk factor for developing depression.
How discrimination damages health in LGBTQ communities
March 21, 2018, NPRDiscrimination not only keeps some people away from needed health care, studies show it can create lifelong stress.
Alzheimer's getting costlier
March 20, 2018, NBC NewsDaughters and other relatives carry most of the responsibility.