An Obvious Sign of Vitamin D Deficiency
Levels are typically lower in the body through the winter months in northern latitudes. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - December 30, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs

How Parents Turn Their Children Into Psychopaths
Psychopathy affects around 1 percent of the population. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - December 30, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Psychopathy Source Type: blogs

The Surprising Secret To Understanding Emotions —Hint: It ’ s Not In The Face
People pay too much attention to the face when trying to read other people's emotions. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - December 29, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Empathy Source Type: blogs

The Rising Use of Telehealth for the Delivery of Outpatient Mental Health Services
The following is a guest article by Michael Levinson, M.D., J.D., Partner at Berger Singerman LLP Telehealth has revolutionized the delivery of outpatient mental health services, and there has been exponential growth in the acceptance and delivery of remote care. No longer does a patient have to be sitting on a therapist’s couch to receive care. The sofa at home will work just fine. This was fostered in a large part by changes implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to 2020, less than one percent (1%) of outpatient health care was delivered virtually. A national public opinion poll of U.S. adults by the American ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - December 29, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System Regulations Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring American Psychiatric Association APA Berger Singerman LLP Digital Therapy IMLC Interstate Medical Source Type: blogs

Medical professional gaslighting: the lack of psychological safety in medicine
Toward the end of my third year of medical school, I was 25, newly married, and overwhelmed by responsibility. I hadn’t enjoyed the clinical rotations. The hours and the degree of human suffering were just too much. My husband and I fought about how unavailable I was. I had to complete my 6-week psychiatry rotation Read more… Medical professional gaslighting: the lack of psychological safety in medicine originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 29, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

The 8 Best Personality Studies Of 2023
Exploring the personality traits of criminals, psychopaths, alexithymics, the anxious and the heroic. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - December 29, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Most popular Personality Source Type: blogs

4 Personality Traits That Predict The Happiest Marriages
These personality traits are linked to a genetic variation that can be detected from a saliva sample. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - December 28, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Personality Relationships Source Type: blogs

Has 20 Years Of The Internet Made Us More Miserable? (M)
Human beings have a tremendous propensity for misusing almost any and every technology ever invented. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - December 28, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Mental Health subscribers-only Source Type: blogs

Lifestyle Matters: Let ’s optimize cognition, health and life in 2024
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains e‑newsletter, featuring fascinating research findings on lifestyle, protective brain structures, Internet access, mental health, brain imaging, and more. #1. Lifestyle matters: What we can do in 2024 to optimize cognition and life, delaying cognitive problems even dementia “Actor Chris Hemsworth…watched his grandfather live with Alzheimer’s and is making lifestyle changes after learning he has two copies of the APOE4 gene. This gene is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, and having two copies significantly increases his risk of developing the same condition.” (Smart move reg...
Source: SharpBrains - December 27, 2023 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Brain/ Mental Health SharpBrains Monthly eNewsletter Technology & Innovation adhd Alzheimer’s APOE4 gene Brain-Imaging dementia symptoms frontotemporal dementia lifestyle Neurophet Source Type: blogs

Why Positive Mantras Make Some People Feel Worse (M)
Positive mantras like "I am a lovable person" have long been a staple of self-help books. But do they work? (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - December 27, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Self-esteem subscribers-only Source Type: blogs

A Delightful Sign That You Have A High IQ
People with high IQs tend to share this quality. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - December 27, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Intelligence Source Type: blogs

Understanding the difference between diabetes distress and depression
In conclusion, it is essential to differentiate between diabetes distress and depression to provide people with the correct support and intervention. While depression rates among people with diabetes are not as high as previously believed, diabetes distress is remarkably prevalent. Recognizing the distinction between these two emotional challenges empowers healthcare professionals and individuals alike to manage their emotional well-being more effectively. You already know that living with diabetes is a continuous journey, and it is normal to struggle emotionally along the way. But by understand...
Source: Scott's Diabetes Blog - December 27, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Scott K. Johnson Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs

The AI Revolution In Psychology: 10 Ground-Breaking Studies From 2023
In 2023, AI dominated the headlines and researchers around the world started to examine how it might help (and harm) us. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - December 26, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Artificial intelligence Most popular Source Type: blogs

Why People Prefer Ultra-Processed Foods — Surprisingly, It ’ s Not The Taste
The study challenges the assumption that ultra-processed foods are 'hyperpalatable' -- they are not. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - December 26, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs