Category: Mental Health
Beauty Filters Create an Illusion of Abundance in Perfect Faces, Fuel Harsh Self-Comparisons, and Harm Mental Health Across All Demographics
Key Takeaways: Beauty filters make unrealistic “perfect” faces seem normal, tricking your brain into harsher self-comparison. They trigger self-objectification → constant appearance monitoring → lower self-esteem and anxiety. Filters …Managing Nurse Burnout: Strategies for Work-Life Balance, Recovery, and Resilience
Key Takeaways: Burnout is common and affects nurses’ health and patient safety. Heavy workloads and toxic cultures are major causes. Spot warning signs early to prevent escalation. Balance self-care …
Recognizing Manipulation: A Psychological Guide to Identifying Cult-Like Dynamics and Echo Chambers
Key Takeaways Cults use thought reform to control beliefs through isolation and coercion. Social media algorithms create echo chambers, amplifying extreme content for profit. Research-based self-assessment questionnaires can help …
Being Kind to Yourself May Reduce the Risk of Anxiety and Depression
Key Takeaways Self-kindness helps lower anxiety and depression. Self-criticism increases emotional distress. Self-compassion builds resilience and healthier habits. Mindfulness and shared humanity strengthen well-being. As of 2019, globally, an …Physical Attractiveness and Decision-Making: Enhancing Trust and Loyalty While Biasing Judgments and Intensifying Reactions to Failure
Key Takeaways: Looks shape impressions, not skills — attractiveness influences trust, tips, and ratings, but doesn’t prove competence. Beauty can backfire — higher expectations mean mistakes by attractive providers …
The Political and Psychological Costs of Social Media Algorithms: Evidence-Based Strategies to Mitigate Algorithm-Driven Addiction, Echo Chambers, Polarization, and Misinformation
Key Takeaways: Algorithms fuel compulsive use by exploiting psychological triggers, keeping users hooked for longer. Engagement is profit-driven, with design features like infinite scroll built to maximize ad revenue. …
How Fitness Makes Overweight Men More Attractive: The Role of the Body in Confidence and Desire
Key Takeaways: Fit men get noticed more—muscle and leanness signal health and discipline. Confidence grows through physical capability, not just mindset. Sexual health improves with even modest weight loss. …
Is It Just Bad PMS, or Could It Be PMDD? A Doctor Explains the Key Differences
Key Takeaways: PMS and PMDD differ in severity—PMDD involves intense mood symptoms that impair daily life and require medical intervention. The root cause isn’t hormone levels but sensitivity—women with …