From the McLean Hospital press release: McLean Hospital investigators have released the results of a study that outlines how age, socioeconomic status, and other factors might contribute to social isolation and poorer mental health. In…
From the University of Bristol press release: Teenagers with difficulties in social communication, including autism have higher rates of depressive symptoms, especially if they are being bullied. Researchers at the University of Bristol, using questionnaire,…
From the Virginia Commonwealth University press release: People who have greater levels of mindfulness — or the tendency to maintain attention on and awareness of the present moment — are better able to cope with…
From the University of Vienna press release: In a multipart study the researchers first observed the children’s interactions during free play in the classroom setting and further asked the children to name their best friends…
From the European Society of Cardiology press release: Loneliness is bad for the heart and a strong predictor of premature death, according to a study presented today at EuroHeartCare 2018, the European Society of Cardiology’s…
From the Southern Methodist University press release: People with higher empathy differ from others in the way their brains process music, according to a study by researchers at Southern Methodist University, Dallas and UCLA. The…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: If you want to give a little boost to your life satisfaction a year from now, you may want to try socially-focused strategies over strategies that involve…
From the University of Pennsylvania press release: Oxytocin’s effects on human social behavior aren’t clear. Some studies reveal significant positive changes, yet others show none at all. In many animals, from rodents to non-human primates,…
From the Ohio State University press release: A strong social network could be the key to preserving memory. New research from The Ohio State University found that mice housed in groups had better memories and…
From the Anglia Ruskin University press release: Have you ever felt the urge to cross the road or move seats on a train after a conversation taking place nearby suddenly becomes aggressive? Well, for the…