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• If a chronic health condition is making you feel guilty for not being ‘perfect’, try some self-compassion | Gaynor Parkin

  12-05-2024 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Ask yourself how you would respond if your best friend were in the same situation. You wouldn’t think any worse of her, would you?The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their work“I was so looking forward to the night out and celebrating with my friends. The restaurant reassured me over and over the food was gluten free, and then came back to say the noodles weren’t after I’d already eaten some! I was really freaked out;
  
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• U.N. Chief Says World Is on "Highway to Climate Hell" As Record Heat Hits

  06-06-2024 19:38 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthThe planet just marked a new milestone, enduring 12 straight months of unprecedented heat, according to data from Copernicus, the European Union's climate monitoring service. Every single month from June 2023 to May 2024 was the world's hottest such month on record. Meanwhile, U.N. Secretary General António Guterres called on world leaders Wednesday to ban advertising fossil fuel products and find "an exit ramp off the highway to climate hell."
  
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• Spain Applies to Join South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel

  06-06-2024 19:38 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthSpain became on Thursday the first European country to ask a United Nations court for permission to join South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. South Africa filed its case with the International Court of Justice last year. It alleged that Israel was breaching the genocide convention in its military assault that has laid waste to large parts of Gaza. Mexico, Colombia, Nicaragua, Libya, and the Palestinians have also applied to...
  
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• Could Artificial Intelligence Put an End to Animal Testing?

  06-06-2024 19:38 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: BBCNews - BusinessFrom animal lovers to laboratory technicians, no one enjoys subjecting animals to scientific testing. It is instead done to help ensure that drugs and other substances are safe for eventual human use. Researchers have long sought non-animal alternatives. Artificial intelligence systems are now accelerating this work, and in some cases, AI is already proving to be more accurate than animal testing.
  
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• AetherX Inc. Introduces the RAYD8 Scalar Rejuvenation App

  06-06-2024 18:11 via pr.com
  
  A new free mobile app product delivers rejuvenating benefits to its users by utilizing Scalar technology – energy that exists all around us to help improve our health overall. [PR.com]
  
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• Metta Men's Summit: Resilience, Growth, and Empowerment

  05-06-2024 09:00 via pr.com
  
  Join Metta Association for the Metta Men's Summit: Resilience, Growth, and Empowerment, a open, safe, and honest venue for Black men to explore and address the mental health and emotional issues that black communities faces. [PR.com]
  
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• AI researchers build ‘future self’ chatbot to inspire wise life choices

  05-06-2024 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Exclusive: Scientists at MIT hope talking to 60-year-old self will shift thinking on health, money and workIf your carefully crafted life plan has been scuppered by sofa time, bingeing on fast food, drinking too much and failing to contribute to the company pension, it may be time for a chat with your future self.Without ready access to a time machine, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have built an AI-powered chatbot that simulates a user’s older self and dish
  
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• Pebbling: the viral romance trend that humans have stolen from penguins

  04-06-2024 15:49 via theguardian.com
  
  While the birds pick up stones and offer them as a gift to the object of their desire, people are displaying similar behaviour onlineName: Pebbling.Age: Gentoo penguins have been doing it pre-social media. Continue reading...
  
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• JSE Releases New Streamline EHR to Increase Productivity

  03-06-2024 18:41 via pr.com
  
  In an era where technology continually reshapes industries, Juggernaut Systems Express stands out as a beacon of innovation. With a solid foundation of twelve years in the market, the company has leveraged its extensive experience to develop MindTherapy.works, a cutting-edge application designed to streamline and enhance the documentation process for therapeutic practices.A Legacy of ExcellenceFounded over a decade [PR.com]
  
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• Stress bragging: why workload boasts are bad for you – and your colleagues

  03-06-2024 15:56 via theguardian.com
  
  Are you in the habit of telling everyone how overstretched you are? A new study has found that it might make you less likable and less competent, while undermining your co-workersName: Stress bragging.Age: As a tactic, ancient; as a term, about three months old. Continue reading...
  
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• Palestinians Apply to Join U.N. Court Case Accusing Israel of Genocide

  03-06-2024 13:37 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: ABC News - InternationalPalestinian officials applied Monday to the top U.N. court for permission to join South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. The request alleges that Israel's ongoing military operation is "part of a systematic effort to wipe Palestinian society and its culture and social institutions from the map." The request to the International Court of Justice was made on behalf of the "State of Palestine" and signed by a Palestinian Authority...
  
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• How learning about the science of shyness helped me

  02-06-2024 15:00 via theguardian.com
  
  I’ve managed to conquer my fears and build great friendshipsOn the day I received an offer from my first-choice university, I expected to feel elation and excitement. I had spent years preparing for this moment, and yet when it came, I felt only dread at the thought of freshers’ week and all the social challenges this would inevitably involve.I had always been something of a shrinking violet and the fact that I now had a close group of friends at school did not helped to assuagemy so
  
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• Free AI Website Matches Patients with the Most Effective Antidepressant

  02-06-2024 11:33 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthA free AI-powered website, www.MeAgainMeds.com, provides clinicians with evidence-based recommendations on the optimal antidepressant for their patients. "Many people with depression must try multiple antidepressants before finding the right one that alleviates their symptoms. Our website reduces the number of medications that patients are asked to try," said Farrokh Alemi, principal investigator and professor at George Mason University.
  
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• Admission Criteria for Graduate Psychology Programs Are Changing

  02-06-2024 11:33 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA MonitorOver the last few years, graduate psychology degree programs, both at the master's and doctoral levels, have shifted their admission criteria from an emphasis on standardized testing to components that reflect applicants' experiences. According to the most recent edition of Graduate Study in Psychology, doctoral programs placed the highest importance on letters of recommendation (85%), personal statements (84%), and interviews (74%).
  
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• Climate Activist Defaces Monet Paining in Paris

  02-06-2024 11:32 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsA climate activist has been arrested for defacing a Monet painting at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris to draw attention to climate change, authorities said Sunday. A woman representing Riposte Alimentaire (Food Response) was apprehended after sticking a poster on the French impressionist painting. The poster showed a barren red landscape, and the activist warned that this is what Monet would be painting in 2100 if climate change isn't radically..
  
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• Impact of Psychology Association's Apology to Indigenous Peoples

  02-06-2024 11:31 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA MonitorWhen APA leaders publicly apologized for psychology's contribution to the harms suffered by Native people, many Native and non-Native psychologists were moved to tears. It was at the 2023 convention for the Society of Indian Psychologists, and those in attendance were experiencing the result of a lengthy effort to change the way APA takes responsibility for its impact on Indigenous people. A year later, significant change finally seems on its...
  
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• Mediterranean Diet Cuts Mortality Risk by 23%, Study Finds

  01-06-2024 19:08 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthThe Mediterranean diet has long been regarded as a heart-healthy option, but a new study has found the diet may also help lower the risk of death. The study, published in JAMA Network Open Friday, examined 25,315 women over 25 years, finding a higher adherence to the diet—focused on fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains—was linked to a 23% reduced risk of death as well as a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
  
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• LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Celebrations, Protests, and More

  01-06-2024 19:08 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthPride Month, the worldwide celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights, kicks off Saturday with events around the globe. But this year's festivities in the United States will unfold against a backdrop of dozens of new state laws targeting LGBTQ+ rights, particularly transgender young people. Here are some things to know about pride celebrations, their history, and the politics related to them.
  
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• Vermont Becomes 1st State to Force Oil Firms to Pay for Climate Change

  01-06-2024 18:31 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Huff Post Environment Vermont has become the first U.S. state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change after the state suffered catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather. Republican Governor Phil Scott allowed the bill to become law without his signature Thursday. Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York are considering similar measures despite intense lobbying by the American Petroleum...
  
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• Mental Health Is Another Battlefront for Ukrainians in Russian War

  01-06-2024 18:31 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: CBS News - World NewsMore than two years after Russia launched its invasion, the toll on Ukrainians' mental health continues to climb day-by-day. It affects everyone, from children to soldiers, women who are suddenly single mothers, refugees separated from their families, and elderly men and women who cannot leave. But talking about the mental-health repercussions of the war is uncommon in Ukrainian culture, say experts, which compounds the problem even further.
  
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• AI May Help Drivers Detect Pedestrians and Obstacles Faster

  01-06-2024 18:31 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top NewsIt's every driver's nightmare: a pedestrian stepping in front of the car seemingly out of nowhere, leaving only a fraction of a second to brake or steer away. Although some cars have camera systems that can alert the driver or trigger emergency braking, these systems are not fast and reliable enough to be used in driverless cars. Now, researchers report in this week's issue of Nature that AI can reliably detect obstacles in as little as 20-30...
  
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• Three Black Men Sue American Airlines for Racial Discrimination

  30-05-2024 09:47 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: CBS News - U.S. NewsThree passengers are suing American Airlines after the company allegedly removed eight Black men from a flight due to a complaint about "offensive body odor." Video central to the lawsuit displayed a group of Black men who were not traveling together and did not know each other being removed from the flight. According to the suit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court, they were the only Black passengers on the flight.
  
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• Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Mental Health Risks

  30-05-2024 09:47 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top NewsA baby's exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once the child reaches adolescence, finds a study published Tuesday in JAMA Network Open. Researchers hypothesize that pollution might negatively affect mental health through a variety of pathways, including by compromising the blood-brain barrier, promoting neuroinflammation, and directly damaging brain tissue.
  
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• Landmark: First Full Chromosome Sequences of Non-Human Primates

  30-05-2024 09:47 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google NewsResearchers have generated the first complete chromosome sequences of non-human primates. Published in Nature, these sequences uncover remarkable variation among the Y chromosomes of six different great ape species, revealing species diversity and insights into evolution. Because these primate species are the closest living relatives to humans, the new sequences can also provide insights into human evolution.
  
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• Study Identifies Brain Network Associated With Stuttering

  30-05-2024 09:46 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsStuttering is a neurological condition, not a psychological one, and scientists in Finland now believe they've found the disrupted brain network that may cause it. The study, published May 27 in the journal Brain, examined brain scans of 20 adults who developed a stutter after a stroke, as well as 20 scans of stutterers who did not have a stroke. Researchers estimate that 5-10% of children will develop a stutter, and 1% of adults struggle with...
  
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• Should we follow Lily Allen – and let our partner control our smartphone? | Arwa Mahdawi

  29-05-2024 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Allen’s husband decides the apps she is allowed to use and she decides his. It’s one of many approaches people are taking to try to ditch social media and unbreak their brainsAn annoying thing about being a parent is that you have to consistently model good behaviour. You can’t just shove crisps in your mouth and stare at your phone when you need a break.I’ve always spent an unhealthy amount of time staring at my phone, but I didn’t worry about my habit until I had
  
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• Unlock Your Potential: How This Former Fisherman Turned Crisis Into His Launching Pad

  28-05-2024 21:14 via pr.com
  
  Former commercial fisherman Christian Vaughan battled addiction and obesity. Now, he’s sharing his inspiring journey and proven strategies in his new book, “Take Advantage of Your Crisis.” Vaughan overcame these challenges by developing a unique approach to turning adversity into a catalyst for growth and personal transformation. [PR.com]
  
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• Vatican Apologizes for Pope Francis' Use of Homophobic Slur

  28-05-2024 09:06 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthPope Francis has apologized for using an anti-gay slur during a meeting with bishops. The 87-year-old pontiff reportedly made the homophobic remark in a closed-door meeting on May 20 as he told Italian bishops that gay men shouldn't be allowed to train for the priesthood, adding that some of the seminaries already had an air of frociaggine—an offensive Italian term that translates roughly into the English term "f******y." On Tuesday, the...
  
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• LGBTQ Indians Are More Accepted Than Ever, But Not in Politics

  28-05-2024 09:06 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: BBC News - Top HeadlinesIn 2014, India's Supreme Court officially recognized transgender people and their rights to welfare and other government benefits. Four years later, it scrapped a colonial-era ban on gay sex. And over half of Indian adults now believe same-sex marriage should be legal. Yet LGBTQ Indians cannot assume progress, given last year's court decision not to legalize same-sex unions. And this year, no major political party has fielded an openly LGBTQ...
  
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• Armenians, Hmong, and Others Object to U.S. Race and Ethnicity Categories

  28-05-2024 09:06 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: ABC News - PoliticsThe U.S. government recently reclassified race and ethnicity groups in an effort to better capture the diversity of the country, but some groups feel the changes miss the mark. Hmong, Armenian, Black Arab, and Brazilian communities in the U.S. say they are not represented accurately. While the revisions were widely applauded, these groups say the changes have created a tension between how the government classifies them and how they identify...
  
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