Bisexual invisibility: Perceptions of bisexual people and their representation in the media
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bisexuality / media / invisibility / psychological well-being
Bisexual invisibility: Perceptions of bisexual people and their representation in the media
Bisexual people often remain “invisible” and are frequently targets of prejudice. This article explores the beliefs people have about bisexuality and examines the role of the media in either reinforcing negative stereotypes or promoting more positive representations. / more
Reality check: Call for abstracts for a special issue on clinical psychology and psychotherapy
Reality check: Call for abstracts for a special issue on clinical psychology and psychotherapy
This special issue Reality Check: What clinical science really tells us about promoting mental health aims to provide brief review articles on current developments in clinical psychology and psychotherapy research, presented in such a way that they are interesting and accessible to a wide readership of non-psychologists. / more
Diagnosed by AI – What our social media behavior reveals about our mental health
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mental health / social media / artificial intelligence / eating disorder / depression
Diagnosed by AI – What our social media behavior reveals about our mental health
When mental illnesses are detected early and treated promptly, people affected tend to suffer less and have a better chance of recovery. Until now, identifying signs of mental illness in everyday life has required human expertise. Researchers are developing new approaches to automatically detect mental illness by using information from social media. But how well does this work, and what risks might this approach involve? / more
The unbearable heaviness of having an appearance: How society teaches us to judge our bodies
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body image / sociocultural influences / aesthetic surgery / social media / social media literacy
The unbearable heaviness of having an appearance: How society teaches us to judge our bodies
Why do so many of us, especially women, struggle to feel comfortable in our own bodies? This article explores how sociocultural pressures and social media shape body dissatisfaction and drive interest in cosmetic surgery. It also offers evidence-based strategies to build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with your body. / more
Why Christmas (Feels Like It) Comes Faster Each Year
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Christmas / time perception / Ramadan
Why Christmas (Feels Like It) Comes Faster Each Year
Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes that familiar sense that time is speeding up. Do you feel the same way? In this blog post, you’ll learn why this might be the case. / more
Mastering Emotions: How Emotion Regulation Can Boost Your Athletic Performance
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Emotion regulation strategies / sport psychology / cognitive reappraisal / visualization / distraction
Mastering Emotions: How Emotion Regulation Can Boost Your Athletic Performance
Imagine standing on a balance beam. Your heart races, your palms sweat—your body is primed for peak performance. Now comes the crucial decision: how will you steer your emotions?
Will you let the tension paralyze you, or harness it as your driving force?
Emotion regulation doesn’t mean avoiding fear; it means transforming it into focus and confidence. In this article, you’ll discover how targeted emotion regulation techniques can help you unlock your full potential and perform at your best, even under pressure.
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Plant-based, insect-based, or cultivated meat alternatives—Why do we (not) consume them?
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meat alternatives / alternative protein / vegan / insect / cultivated meat / food choice / influencing factor
Plant-based, insect-based, or cultivated meat alternatives—Why do we (not) consume them?
Meat alternatives have become a fixture on supermarket shelves. While people have been consuming plant-based alternatives for a long time, the consumption of insects and, in the future, cultivated meat faces major challenges. What factors drive people to consume meat alternatives? And why do many people still find it so difficult to replace meat in their diet? Personal values, product perceptions, and social influence play decisive roles in our food choices, especially when it comes to replacing familiar products with alternatives. In this article, we thus examine the psychological factors that promote or hinder the consumption of meat alternatives, as well as the barriers that still need to be overcome. / more
Self-Care in the Digital Age: How We Can Handle Social Media in a Healthy Way
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social media / mental health / excessive use / self-care / prevention
Self-Care in the Digital Age: How We Can Handle Social Media in a Healthy Way
Do you find it difficult to reduce the time you spend on social media in the long term? Are you interested in learning why you often use social media excessively and what negative effects this can have on you? Here, you'll not only find answers but also practical strategies to protect your mental health, helping you achieve a balanced approach to social media use. / more
Language models: A new perspective on language and cognition
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language models / cognition / reading
Language models: A new perspective on language and cognition
How do computers help us understand language acquisition? What do ChatGPT and text readability scores have in common? Language models are no longer just a useful technology; they are a window into our own linguistic abilities. Discover how these systems not only generate text but also challenge and deepen insights from the psychology of language. / more
Understanding Anxiety, Encouraging Courage: What Families Should Know About Social Anxiety
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Social anxiety / anxiety disorder / psychotherapy / parent training
Understanding Anxiety, Encouraging Courage: What Families Should Know About Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is among the most common psychological challenges in childhood and adolescence—and it also presents major challenges for parents. How can they support their children without overwhelming them? What role does parental behavior play in the development and maintenance of anxiety? This article introduces the SPACE therapy program—a research-based parent training that shows how mothers and fathers can empathetically support their children in gradually overcoming social anxiety. / more