Social Benefits Of Tabletop Role-Playing Games For Autistic Adults
Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons can provide social benefits and a safe space for autistic adults to interact and develop relationships.
Mixed Methods Investigation Of An ADHD Diagnosis In Women
An ADHD diagnosis provided validation, self-compassion, adaptive coping strategies, and social support, but also difficulties accessing care, limitations of treatments, and stigma.
Blended Intervention To Promote Social Connectedness And Wellbeing Among International Students
The blended and peer-led group interventions improved social connections and wellbeing more than self-help alone.
Pozzulo et al. (line-ups)
Pozzulo, J. D., Dempsey, J., Bruer, K., & Sheahan, C. (2012). The culprit in target-absent lineups: Understanding young children’s false positive responding. Journal of Police and … Read more
Brief Remote CBT For Generalized Anxiety: An Open Trial
Brief videoconference-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (VCBT) resulted in significant improvements in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms from pre-treatment to post-treatment and 3-month follow-up with large effect sizes.
Hölzel et al. (mindfulness and brain scans)
Hölzel, B. K., Carmody, J., Vangel, M., Congleton, C., Yerramsetti, S. M., Gard, T., & Lazar, S. W. (2011). Mindfulness practice leads to increases in … Read more
Anxiety And Depression In University Students: The Role Of Social Support
Family dysfunction and lack of global social support were significantly associated with higher prevalence of anxiety and depression, independent of the student’s economic situation.
Hassett et al. (monkey toy preferences)
Hassett, J. M., Siebert, E. R., & Wallen, K. (2008). Sex differences in rhesus monkey toy preferences parallel those of children. Hormones and behavior, 54(3), 359-364. Psychology … Read more
Do People With ADHD Symptoms Experience Frequent Involuntary Memories?
Individuals with ADHD symptoms experience higher volumes of involuntary autobiographical memories in everyday life compared to those without ADHD symptoms.
Associations Between Early Adolescent Reward Functioning And Later Psychopathology
The study highlights the importance of examining dimension-specific associations between reward functioning and psychopathology, but more research is needed to better understand these relationships.