Motivating young people to think critically about online risks helps them understand how stereotypes, inequalities and sexist double standards impact people online.
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New approaches are needed to address the scope of abuse young people can experience when online.
England’s Demi Stokes (in white) is absent from the 2023 Women’s World Cup due to run of injuries over the last season.
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As participation levels rise, TV viewing figures increase and sponsorship income improves year on year, what’s left to achieve for women in football?
A new study found that those with student loans are more likely to delay medical, dental and mental health care.
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College students who postpone medical care to save money end up paying for it down the line in the form of worse health, a researcher contends.
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My research on chefs’ mental health shows restaurants valorise isolation, abuse and violence – but The Bear avoids idealising this obsessive mindset.
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School nurses are ‘real nurses’. And they can do everything from hearing checks and helping with injuries, to managing complex medical conditions at school.
Trans teens living in a supportive family environment have a lower risk of attempting suicide or running away from home.
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Because of ethical considerations, there are no clinical trials comparing the effects of hormone therapy to conversion therapy on trans youths. But a set of recent studies tease out cause and effect.
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Most young people will have patches during their school career where it feels hard. Sometimes this will lead families to ask whether a new school is the best option.
Talking helps you access your internal resources.
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Grief is a natural response to loss, but if it significantly affects your ability to function, it may be time to seek professional help.
Research suggests childhood trauma has a big part to play in obesity.
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Deep psychological factors play a part in obesity, including childhood trauma.
Loneliness increases the risk of chronic disease and mental health challenges.
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At least half of surveyed US adults experienced loneliness and social isolation.
Psychedelics like ketamine affect chemical messengers in the brain.
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This latest research provides hope for people whose symptoms are harder to treat.
Repetitive negative thinking can impact sleep quality, reduce efficiency and impair decision-making abilities.
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Mindfulness, through focused attention meditation, can help overcome repetitive negative thinking, thus improving mental and physical health.
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We estimate that unemployment and underemployment in the 13 years between 2004 and 2016 directly resulted in more than 3,000 Australian deaths by suicide.
For those suffering from arachnophobia, a harmless spider isn’t just a spider.
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Online searches search trends reveal that there’s a growing link between modern ways of living and the vicious cycle of biophobia.
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When it comes to treating people with eating disorders, we may need to look more widely than what studies tell us work.
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In addition to placebo effects, patients might be motivated to report they have gotten better, even when they haven’t.
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a devastating form of dementia, which causes a decline in brain functioning and increased risk of mental illness.
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The internet can’t seem to agree on how many ‘types’ of narcissist there are. Some websites list as few three, while others list 14.
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So far, attempts to fix the emergency services crisis have largely involved short-term solutions without looking at the root causes.
Universities need to move beyond reacting to student, staff and faculty health issues. Students at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles in 2022.
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Campuses struggle to take action on commitments to promote health. Universities need to work towards meaningful measures of progress and well-resourced approaches.