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A new study: Unexpected situations – researching specific brain cells
Have you ever wondered what happens in your brain when you face some unexpected situations? Scientists have discovered something new in their research about chandelier cells, a special type of brain cell.
Kate Yakimchuk research surprise brain activity nervous system Psychology 16 January 2024
Psychologist Explanation: What is Dysmorphophobia
Researchers estimate that up to 4% of the US population suffers from body dysmorphic disorder.
Diana Dashkevich mental health facts Psychology 25 October 2023
It's never the same: A new study on pregnancy and body image
Pregnancy and motherhood is often romanticized, but real women don't always like how they look, and it affects them a lot. A recent study has uncovered differences in how pregnancy can affect women's feelings about their bodies, including negative body image.
Kate Yakimchuk research pregnancy self-esteem Psychology 20 October 2023
Body and mind suffer together: The connection between chronic pain and depression
Chronic pain often coincides with depression and anxiety, creating a complex interplay. In a commentary published in JAMA Network Open, Dr. Kurt Kroenke explores the link between pain, the primary symptom that drives patients to physicians, and depression and anxiety, two of the most prevalent global mental health conditions.
Kate Yakimchuk research pain depression mind Psychology 23 August 2023