Psychology Around the Net: September 7, 2019

This week’s Psychology Around the Net has the latest on an upcoming star-studded mental health awareness special, a new report on mental health websites sharing user data, the dangers of avoiding discord in your relationships, and more. Enjoy! Shawn Mendes, Lizzo, Halsey & More to Participate in ‘I’m Listening’ Mental Health Awareness Radio Special: To kick off National Suicide Prevention Week, music and sports stars including Lizzo, Tegan and Sara, Blink-182, Halsey, Disturbed, and Shawn Mendes — as well as a number of mental health professionals and first responders — will participate in a two-hour, commercial free radio special to help raise mental health awareness. The special, “I’m Listening,” will air at 7 a.m. local time on 235 Entercom radio stations on September 8. How High Heat Can Impact Mental Health: Extreme temperatures negatively affect people with mental health conditions — especially those taking medications for their mental health, as the heat can contribute to adverse mental and physical health side effects. Mental Health Websites in Europe Found Sharing User Data for Ads: After analyzing the data gathering of more than 135 mental health websites in Germany, France, and the UK, the privacy rights advocacy group Privacy International found that people visiting mental health websites to find information and seek support are also having their private health data tracked and passed to third part...
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