The National Psychologist | online newspaper for psychologist
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The National Psychologist is an online news and information source designed for practicing psychologists and mental health workers wanting to keep up with their profession. Topics include legal and legislative issues, ethics, risk management, cyberspace for psychologists, book reviews, and more....
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on Oct 27, 2023
From bbc.com
'The sixth great extinction is happening', warns climate expert
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Conservationist Jane Goodall on the urgent need to turn the tide on climate change and nature loss.
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9h ago
From sciencedaily.com
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A new study shows that the past 30 years of globalization have brought fundamental shifts in some aspects of family interaction among Indigenous people in Guatemala. But families have still maintained a unique level of harmony in their interactions.
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7h ago
From sciencedaily.com
'Jekyll and Hyde' leaders do lasting damage, new research shows
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Employees struggle when supervisors swing between good and bad behavior
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7h ago
From psychologytoday.com
Genetics and Addiction: What We've Learned
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The latest findings on genetics reveals how genes may affect the risk for substance use disorders, and how they can help predict which treatment will work.
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3h ago
From abc.net.au
When Chloe needed help a group of mums became her village
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Chloe struggled with perinatal anxiety and depression, and when her son was born with a heart condition a group of mums rallied — part of a national charity trying to recreate the traditional village.
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8h ago
From psypost.org
High school IQ predicts alcohol use patterns in midlife, study finds
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High school IQ predicts midlife drinking habits: smarter teens are more likely to drink moderately or heavily as adults but binge less often, with income partially explaining the link between intelligence and alcohol use.
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14h ago
From psypost.org
Study finds people in relationships tend to be happier than singles
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A large-scale cross-cultural study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science found that people in relationships, particularly satisfying ones, report higher emotional wellbeing and life satisfaction compared to singles.
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20h ago
From psychologytoday.com
Change Isn't Always Good for You
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Despite popular belief, patients resist change not only because they fear it, but also because they wish to remain authentic.
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23h ago
From psychologytoday.com
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Broken heart syndrome is real. Rejection, trauma, and betrayal can have a severe impact on our hearts. Some people may die of a broken heart.
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6h ago
From psychologytoday.com
Misunderstandings of Intellectual Humility
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Intellectual humility isn't just about you, it's about the social groups that you are part of and identify with.
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on Sat, 8AM
From psychologytoday.com
The Psychological Power of Words
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The words we pin on ourselves can cut deeply.
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20h ago
From abc.net.au
Tasmanian man pushes piano up mountain to raise awareness of mental health struggles
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Kelvin Smith is known for playing his piano in picturesque locations around Tasmania. His latest feat, pushing his 240 kilogram instrument to the top of Hobart's kunanyi/Mount Wellington, has been six months in the making.
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8h ago
From psypost.org
Do unfaithful men spend more money on gifts for their mistresses than their wives?
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Both men and women tend to spend more on gifts for committed partners than for affair partners, countering the stereotype that men lavish more on extramarital relationships. Gift-giving primarily reinforces long-term relationships.
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18h ago