Psychology Around the Net: April 13, 2019

Ready for the latest in the benefits of animal-assisted therapy, a sneaky but super effective way to compliment your kids, why certain habits can be signs of mental illness, and more? Let’s get this week’s Psychology Around the Net going, then! The 5-Minute Workout That Could Boost Brain Function: According to preliminary results from a study out of the University of Colorado at Boulder, five minutes of Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) a day can help sharpen our memory, as well as improve vascular health, lower blood pressure, and improve fitness. Even better? You can practice IMST just about anywhere. Prince Harry and Oprah Working Together on Mental Health: The Duke of Sussex and Oprah have teamed up to create an Apple TV television series about mental health. Says Prince Harry: “I truly believe that good mental health – mental fitness – is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities and a purpose-driven self.” TV’s Most Accurate Depictions of Mental Illness: Speaking of TV, Pop Dust has compiled a quick list of some of the most accurate depictions of mental illness in television shows. It’s true that many forms of entertainment (television, movies, music — even books) sometimes glamorize mental illness — specifically, certain symptoms and behaviors — but these TV shows managed to hit the much-closer-to-reality nail on the head. Animal-Assisted Therapy Improves Social Behavior in Patient...
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