News articles tagged with 'psychological'
Doctors could learn from Shakespeare's deep understanding of mind-body connection
— 24 Nov 2011 18:58 | HealthShakespeare was a master at portraying profound emotional upset in the physical symptoms of his characters, and many modern day doctors would do well to study the Bard to better understand…
Study finds surprising gender differences related to sexual harassment
— 30 Mar 2011 17:28 | HealthSexual harassment may have become so commonplace for women that they have built up resistance to harassing behaviour they consider merely 'bothersome,' suggests a provocative new study…
Childhood psychological problems have long-term economic and social impact, study finds
— 29 Mar 2011 16:28 | HealthPsychological problems experienced during childhood can have a long-lasting impact on an individual's life course, reducing people's earnings and decreasing the chances of establishing…
Psychologists find the meaning of aggression
— 28 Mar 2011 14:37 | HealthBottling up emotions can make people more aggressive, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Minnesota that was funded, in part, by a…
Traffic accidents linked to increased risk of chronic widespread pain
— 21 Mar 2011 16:42 | HealthIndividuals with poorer health or psychological issues may be prone to developing chronic widespread pain following a traumatic event. This new research, published today in Arthritis…
Does your name dictate your life choices?
— 17 Mar 2011 20:34 | HealthWhat's in a name? Letters. And psychologists have posited that the letters - particularly the first letter of our names - can influence decisions, including whom we marry and where…
Psychological impact of Japan disaster will be felt 'for some time to come'
— 17 Mar 2011 18:14 | HealthThe psychological impact of natural disasters such as the Japan earthquake can be revealed in the way people inherently respond to unpredictable situations, according to a psychology…
Cleansing the soul by hurting the flesh: The guilt-reducing effect of pain
— 9 Mar 2011 20:26 | HealthLent in the Christian tradition is a time of sacrifice and penance. It also is a period of purification and enlightenment. Pain purifies. It atones for sin and cleanses the soul. Or…
Am I safe here?: How people with HIV/AIDS perceive hidden prejudices in their communities
— 4 Mar 2011 13:35 | HealthPeople in marginalised groups, such as the disabled or racial minorities, feel stigmatised - condemned, feared, or excluded - when other people stigmatise them. That's obvious. But…
Parents rationalise the economic cost of children by exaggerating their parental joy
— 3 Mar 2011 12:23 | HealthAny parent can tell you that raising a child is emotionally and intellectually draining. Despite their tales of professional sacrifice, financial hardship, and declines in marital satisfaction,…