January 10, 2025
Accessible summaries of the latest peer-reviewed mental health research.
The Relationship Between Life Regrets And Well-Being: Systematic Review
Life regrets are consistently associated with diminished well-being across various psychological, emotional, and physical indicators.
www.simplypsychology.org/life-regrets-and-well-being-review.html
Adolescents' Perceptions of Using Social Media Likes & Comments
The primary methods adolescents use social media reactions (likes, comments, etc.) include impression management, providing/receiving social support, and self-expression.
www.simplypsychology.org/perceptions-of-using-likes-comments-and-other-reactions.html
ADHD Symptom Severity In Males & Females: Meta-Analysis
The study found no significant differences in ADHD symptom severity between males and females when using clinical diagnostic interview data for both children and adults.
www.simplypsychology.org/adhd-symptom-severity-in-males-and-females.html
Qualitative Exploration Of Self-Diagnosed Autistic Women And Gender-Diverse Individuals
The study explored experiences of self-diagnosed autistic women and gender-diverse adults, focusing on how they construct autistic identity outside formal diagnosis.
www.simplypsychology.org/self-diagnosed-autistic-women-and-gender-diverse-individuals.html
The Relationship Between Perfectionism And Marital Outcomes
Factors like maladaptive perfectionism, dyadic perfectionism, and unrealistic expectations significantly affect marital satisfaction and relationship quality.
www.simplypsychology.org/perfectionism-and-marital-outcomes.html
What Do People Actually See When They Have Visual Hallucinations?
Factors like content (what is seen), coherence (how real it behaves), and quality (how real it looks) significantly affect the experience and distress associated with visual hallucinations in psychosis.
www.simplypsychology.org/what-people-see-when-they-have-visual-hallucinations.html
Brief Remote CBT For Generalized Anxiety: An Open Trial
Brief videoconference-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (VCBT) resulted in significant improvements in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms from pre-treatment to post-treatment and 3-month follow-up with large effect sizes.
www.simplypsychology.org/remote-cbt-for-generalized-anxiety.html
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