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Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Phobia, or Social Anxiety Disorder, is an anxiety disorder characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. Social phobia can be limited to only one type of situation — such...

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Looking for the Silver Lining Works

You've heard all the clichés: look on the bright side, look for the silver lining, see the glass as half full. The thing is, that strategy might actually work if you suffer from anxiety.

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TV + Cell Phone + WWW = :-(

Ever text messaged while watching TV? Or talked on the phone while playing a video game? Listened to iTunes while online? You're media multitasking - which is now linked to anxiety and depression.

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Excessive & Compulsive Internet Use

Can too much time on the Internet lead to depression and loneliness? Is the Internet addictive? Internet use has carved out a niche of research in communication and psychology.

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College Isn't Just About Academics

The first year of college can be a scary transition as students have to navigate campus, make friends and prepare for class, all on their own. So, what are some tips for success?

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Video Games Are Just Fake Play, Right?

Many parents let their children play video games that are rated as mature, or ‘adult only.’ You may think that children are unaffected by these games but a new study suggests that you may want to think again.

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You Can't Play!
Children and teens have many reasons for leaving someone out
Can Re-Runs Re-Charge Us?
Watching TV reruns can help people restore their ability to function and be productive
Dads Pass “Trust Hormone” to Kids
Oxytocin increases bonding between fathers and children
Lonely Hearts Stop Beating Sooner
Loneliness among seniors associated with death and physical weakening
Drinking Makes Teens Feel Isolated
Alcohol abuse can create a gap between peers in school resulting in bad grades
Sleep Apnea Treatment for Teens Matters
Sleep apnea in teens associated with social and emotional problems
Do Anti-Tobacco Ads Really Work?
Tobacco addiction may have a real challenge with negative smoking campaigns
Turn Off the TV and Start Walking
Genetic tendency toward obesity significantly reduced with brisk walking
Depression, Delinquency, and Relationships
Depressed and delinquent children feel anxious in their social connections
eIntervene with a Friend
Web based interventions increase success with social ties
The Evolution of Anxiety Starts at Shame
Social anxiety disorder and paranoid anxiety disorder linked to internal and external expressions of shame
Distress Released with Blogging
Social anxiety disorder patients see symptom relief with blog writing
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