Some people find the sound of nails on a chalkboard or the rumbling of a snoring spouse irritating, but what if the sound of someone breathing sent you into a fit of rage? This is a reality for many sufferers of misophonia.
Date Posted: November 28, 2015
Categories: Anxiety, Social Anxiety / Phobia
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Don’t amuse your kids into creative impotence. Constant amusement inhibits imagination. Let them be bored.
Nov 27
Categories: Child Development, Parenting
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A new academic review of the ethical considerations of establishing a social media relationship with a medical professional raises a bevy of issues that should be considered by patients and providers.
Nov 27
Categories: Mental Health Professions
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Our choice of meal affects not just our energy levels, but also our mood and concentration. For people dealing with mental health issues, a healthy diet can even be a path to lower reliance on medication and enhanced functionality. Here are three ...
Nov 26
Categories: Happiness, Health Psychology
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New findings tell us that from a person’s musical taste and ability, we can infer a range of information about their personality and the way that they think.
Nov 26
Categories: Dance Therapy
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Data, data, everywhere. Our brains are being expected to cope with data flowing into them from all directions as our computers, smart phones and connected devices constantly beep, flash and bombard us with information. But is having all of this ...
Nov 25
Categories: Stress Management
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A new website aims to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTI Australians by providing targeted information on drugs, alcohol, and mental and sexual health.
Nov 25
Categories: Addictions, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender) Issues
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Of all of the ways men try to impress the ladies, from big wallets to big muscles, here is one that has finally been quantified by science.
Nov 24
Categories: Men's Issues, Relationships & Marriage
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A new study provides evidence of a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes in people who sleep later on weekends.
Nov 24
Categories: Health Psychology, Workplace Issues
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It is said that it's the thought that matters, but research reveals that there's more behind our gift giving decisions than we may realize.
Nov 24
Categories: Happiness
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Why people tend to appreciate men’s humor so much more than women’s.
Nov 23
Categories: Individuation, Other
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A study of seven countries shows that all children hate getting less than their peers, but only some hate getting more.
Nov 23
Categories: Child Development, Values Clarification
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A new study suggests that the more friends a teenager has on Facebook, the more stressed they are likely to be. This may increase their future risk for depression.
Nov 23
Categories: Anxiety, Depression
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From corrupt leaders, to successful bullies and criminals (and even terrorists), why does it always seem that the bad guys come out on top?
Nov 21
Categories: Bullying
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…and if you weren’t mom’s favourite, there’s is an unexpected upside.
Nov 21
Categories: Adult psychological development, Child Development, Parenting
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Our own facial expressions play an essential part in understanding other people's emotions.
Nov 20
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New evidence shows the calming power of reminiscing about happy times
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