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Forever Small: Muscle Dysmorphia’s Place in Bodybuilding Culture

>> July 17, 2022

Bodybuilding is a sport that requires athletes to constantly monitor their physiques. This fixation can often develop into a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder called muscle dysmorphia. Dr. Roberto Olivardia explains how the condition fits into the culture of …

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Why Do Elderly Men Have the Highest Rate of Suicide?

>> May 29, 2022

It’s long been the case that men over 70 have the highest rate of suicide. This demographic is more likely to complete their first attempt than any other age group. Dr. Carrie Ditzel discusses some possible reasons as to what’s driving elderly men to take …

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How Fitness Apps Contribute to Eating Disorders

>> March 13, 2022

Fitness apps can be helpful, but for some people, obsessive meal tracking helped them develop an eating disorder. Experts talk about the slippery slope of the fitness industry, and discuss proper recovery methods. Guest Information: Dr. Kimberly …

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The Psychology of Procrastination (2021)

>> July 4, 2021

The segment below is an updated version of a story originally published at an earlier date – The Psychology of Procrastination (2019). Most people procrastinate at least now and then. But when we put something off, we’re usually facing not a time …

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Covid and PTSD

>> May 2, 2021

Studies show that as many as a third of people who were very ill with Covid-19 later develop PTSD. Caregivers and health care workers may be afflicted as well. An expert discusses how this develops and what people can do to get better. Guest …

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Assessing the Psychological Wreckage of the Pandemic

>> April 4, 2021

Many people are relieved that, thanks to vaccines, the Covid-19 pandemic seems to be waning. But the mental health wreckage of the last year will take longer to overcome. Experts discuss how it’s showing up and what people can do to get back on …

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Sports Superstitions

>> February 7, 2021

Professional athletes are among the most superstitious of all people. While we may be tempted to think these rituals have no effect on performance, psychologists say that if an athlete believes it helps, then it actually does. Experts explain how superstitions …

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Maintaining Mental Health During the Lockdown

>> May 3, 2020

Mental health is difficult to maintain when people are required to stay inside at home. In fact, we’re asked to engage in activities that normally would indicate mental distress. A noted psychologist with the NIH discusses ways to stay mentally healthy during …

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Cancer Treatment and Sex

>> July 14, 2019

Cancer treatment has always focused on survival. Now doctors are increasingly focusing on side effects, including the effect of treatment on sexual function and satisfaction. However, many patients are shy about bringing up their difficulties, unaware there …

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The Psychology of Procrastination

>> July 7, 2019

Most people procrastinate at least now and then. But when we put something off, we’re usually facing not a time management problem, but an emotion management problem. Experts discuss what’s going on in our heads when we procrastinate.Guest Information: Dr. …

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Invisible Girls: Victims of Incest

>> January 13, 2019

Experts say incest is the most common of all sexual abuse, but the least discussed openly. This can leave victims isolated and less able to reveal abuse, which can have further psychological ramifications later on. A noted expert on sexual abuse discusses how …

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Saving Talk Therapy for Mental Illness

>> September 9, 2018

Decades ago, psychiatric treatment meant talk therapy. Now it usually means drugs or cognitive behavioral therapy for an extremely short time. A noted clinical psychologist and author explains why patients are better served when talk therapy is an option for …

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