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A new study published in BMC Psychiatry has found associations between childhood maltreatment and lower resilience in Chinese adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). Key findings include: Adults with depression who experienced childhood maltreatment had l…
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Tattoos have become increasingly common among women, especially during emerging adulthood between ages 18-25. A new study provides fascinating insights into how tattoos may impact women’s bodily experiences and mental representations of their bodies. Key Facts…
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Tattoos have evolved from cultural taboo to mainstream fashion over the past century. As more individuals seek tattoos, understanding motivations and meanings is valuable for mental health providers. Key Facts: Nearly 30% of Americans have at least one tattoo,…
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A new study explores the relationship between tattoos, body image, and self-esteem in young women. The key takeaways: Women with tattoos showed lower self-esteem compared to non-tattooed women No difference found in body image between tattooed and non-tattooed…
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Tattoos have become increasingly mainstream over the past few decades, evolving from symbols of counterculture and rebellion to a more widely accepted form of self-expression. A national Australian study published in 2012 sought to examine the prevalence and c…
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A new study reveals intriguing differences in personality between tattooed and non-tattooed individuals. While effect sizes were small, tattooed participants scored higher in sensation-seeking and need for uniqueness compared to their non-inked counterparts. K…
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Suicide is a leading cause of death globally, and people who use drugs are at heightened risk. Key facts: People who use opioids have 7-22 times the risk of suicide compared to the general population. Men who use drugs die by suicide more often, but women who…
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A new study provides evidence that hormonal contraceptive use is associated with increased jealousy and mate retention behaviors in women and their male partners. The research suggests that the synthetic hormones in birth control pills may alter relationship d…
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A new study investigates the connections between physical activity levels, eating attitudes, and muscle dysmorphia (also known as bigorexia nervosa) in university students. The findings suggest that increased physical activity is associated with greater muscle…
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Changes in sexual behavior over recent decades have resulted in more people having multiple serial or concurrent sexual relationships during young adulthood. A new longitudinal study investigates how these shifting trends affect mental health. Key Facts: Resea…
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