Category: Mental Health
The Impact of Men’s Physical Characteristics on Mating Success, Self-Perception, and Social Status
Men’s physical characteristics, including height, body type, and penis size, have been associated with a variety of outcomes including mating success, self-perception, emotions of masculinity, income levels, consumer preferences, …
Exploring the Effectiveness, Advantages, and Potential Risks of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Treating Depression and Other Mental Health Disorders
When various therapies have failed to help patients with mental disorders, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is frequently employed. It is a treatment carried out while the patient is under general …
Social Media Is Worsening Body Image Perception and Eating Disorders Among Young People
More and more people seem to live on social media these days – at potential risks to their health without realizing it. A new report shows that social media …
The Science is In: How Social Support Can Shield You from Depression in Your Darkest Times!
A study was published by a team of researchers at the University of Michigan exploring the impact of adequate social support in decreasing the risk of developing depression in …
The Evolution of the Understanding of the Underlying Mechanisms Involved in the Development of Depression
Depression is a common and serious mental health condition. The popular term ‘depression’ usually refers to “Major depressive disorder” as it is called in psychiatric literature. Depression is characterized …
Breaking Free: Overcoming Alcohol Withdrawal with Resilience and Coping Techniques
Alcohol withdrawal, or alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), is the painful physical process your body goes through when you try to quit drinking alcohol or when you are unable to …
Rise in Muscle Dysmorphia among Youth Revealed by New Study
In general, bodybuilders are more likely to suffer from muscle dysmorphia. But according to a new study, many teenagers and young men believe that their bodies are never muscular …