Category: Studies
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Can One Day of Learning Reduce Depression in Teens? CBT Workshops in Schools Show Promise
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia WU, and guest psychotherapist Steph Jones discusses a promising study from King’s College London, which found that one-day stress workshops in schools can lower depression rates in 16 to 18-year-olds. Early intervention is key One-day stress workshops based on CBT show promise in reducing depression rates…
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Is Wegovy the Future of Obesity Treatment? Exploring Its Heart-Protective Benefits
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Dr. Mohan Sekeram, GP Principal at Wideway Medical Practice in Merton and RCGP Regional Clinical Lead, discuss the significance of Wegovy’s potential to protect against heart disease, independent of weight reduction. Wegovy’s heart-protective effects Recent trials show promising results of Wegovy in reducing…
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When Stress Becomes Trauma: PTSD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest psychotherapist Steph Jones discuss new research from the University of Queensland revealing that even mild stress can trigger PTSD in people with ASD. Vulnerability to Trauma Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be more vulnerable to trauma due to biological and social…
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Self-Harm in Teens: Insights and Coping Strategies
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Dr. Jude Black discuss how to support young people struggling with self-harm. Building Trust and Validation Establishing a safe space for open communication is essential to helping teens struggling with self-harm. Emotional Regulation Teaching teens to identify and manage their emotions through healthy coping mechanisms…
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Black Women in Corporate America: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Community
On ‘What’s Trending’, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Dr. Cortina Peters discuss the challenges faced by black women in the corporate world. Unique Challenges Black women in corporate environments often face isolation, pressure to conform, and microaggressions, which can take a toll on their mental health and career advancement. The Importance of Safe…
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Is TikTok Taking Over Your Life?
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest life coach with a master’s of counseling Alisa Harp discuss on the new study that has found that a 4-week intervention can help reduce social media addiction in college students. College Intervention Shows Promise A new study finds that a 4-week intervention can…
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Disparities in Schizophrenia Treatment: Why It Matters
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss on the study that reveals that individuals under Medicare or Medicaid have a higher chance of relapse from Schizophrenia. Inequality in Healthcare Race and gender appears to be linked to disparities in schizophrenia care, potentially due to factors like income, access…
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Schools and Hospitals Embrace Animal Therapy Programs
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Erin Cain discuss the science behind animal-assisted therapy and the unique benefits it offers for people of all ages. Stress Buster Interacting with animals triggers the release of calming hormones, lowering stress levels and improving mood. This makes animal-assisted therapy helpful for those dealing with anxiety or…
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Good News for Seniors: Magic Mushrooms Show Promise for Depression
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headline,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss how psilocybin, the active ingredient in these mushrooms, may work better in older brains to combat depression. Age and Response: Why Mushrooms May Help More Older adults may respond better to psilocybin treatment for depression…
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Is The US Mental Healthcare System Failing?
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines’, host Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Joann ‘JoJo’ Venant discuss the challenges people face when accessing quality mental health care. Mental Health Gets Overlooked Many doctors seem to treat mental health as a checkbox on a form, rather than a vital part of overall wellbeing that deserves attention…