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Symphonic Interventions: Investigating the Impact of Music Therapy on Social and Communication Skills in ASD Individuals
In this article, the author discusses the role of music therapy in enhancing social and communication skills among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Music therapy provides a comfortable medium for self-expression and emotional regulation, particularly important during adolescence. The author highlights the universal appeal of music and its ability to help individuals with ASD…
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Beyond Wandering: Mindfulness Unveils Mental Well-Being
Mind wandering is linked to psychopathological conditions, such as anxiety and depression, as it can contribute to rumination and negative thoughts. Mindfulness practices, on the other hand, aim to reduce mind wandering and have shown promise in improving mental well-being by promoting present-moment awareness and emotional regulation.
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Anhedonia: The case for studying transdiagnostic symptoms
Anhedonia is a transdiagnostic symptom. Here, we explore what that means and why we should care.
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Do girls really experience conduct problems?
What do we know about girls who experience conduct problems? Despite being historically ignored by researchers and the general public, girls have unique risk factors for conduct problems and end up exhibiting different outcomes associated with their conduct problems as compared to boys.
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Parental Distress and Children’s Well-being: Implication from COVID-19
The pandemic underlines the interplay between parental distress and children’s emotional and behavioral well-being & provides us with an opportunity to think about parental resources, perceptions, and coping strategies to enhance parenting effectiveness and parenting behavior.
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Using Self-Compassion to Reduce Negative Self-Talk
You are likely your own harshest critic. Cultivating self-compassion can soften your inner critic, boost your mood, and improve your outlook.
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Worrywarts Anonymous: Understanding and finding ways to manage your worry
Excessive worry can be distressing and impairing. Learn the function of your worry and ways to manage it effectively.
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Feeling down during COVID? How to overcome your “negative filter”
It can be hard to disengage from the negativity around us and even harder to acknowledge the positive aspects of our lives. Here are some tips for understanding your “negative filter” and overcoming it.
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Gender Differences in Depression: The Role of Inflammation
This article is authored by Eva Li, Samantha Eisert, and Danny Rahal and is part of the 2020 pre-graduate spotlight week. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the US affecting 7.1% of the adult population (NIMH, 2017), and it can greatly reduce individuals’…
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Addressing the Portrayal of Mental Illness in Film and Television
With accessibility to film and television at an all-time high, this form of media reaches a very large audience. It is easy for us to get caught up in the plot of our favorite movie or TV show, without realizing the lasting effects that these films and shows have on the way we think and…