Psychology Around the Net: February 15, 2020

This article details the study’s fascinating findings.
My Patients Don’t Separate Their Physical and Mental Health. Medicare Must Stop Asking Us To: In this opinion article, a general practitioner in Melbourne, Australia shares her frustration over a new Medicare report that warns doctors against billing Medicare for both physical health and mental health issues within the same consultation. She argues that the rule essentially punishes practitioners who want to provide good-quality, holistic care for their patients.
When Mental Illness Memes Stop Being Funny: Finding humor in our pain can be therapeutic, but can it go too far? In this article, the author cites several studies that look at how humor affects people in downtrodden situations, and she ponders where we draw the line. “There’s a key difference between a meme that helps someone with mental illness cope with and laugh at their experiences and one that increases stigma and makes people feel worse,” she writes.
Scrutinizing the Effects of Digital Technology on Mental Health: There is an ongoing debate around whether social media and the use of digital devices are harmful to mental health. In this article, two scientists share their differing opinions on this topic and give strong support to back their claims.
After a Tumour, I Was Hit With Anxiety: When 17-year-old Mary was struck with a brain tumor at age 11, it left her with ongoing health issues, including anxiety, fatigue and poor concentration. Finding ...

Source: World of Psychology - February 15, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Traci Pedersen Tags: Anxiety and Panic Children and Teens General Health-related Mental Health and Wellness Psychology Around the Net Sleep Students Technology Trauma Alternative Schools digital technology Medicare Memes school for traumatized stud Source Type: blogs