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9 papers
This review looks at how large disasters, including COVID-19, affect mental health and discusses digital solutions. The authors report higher rates of anxiety, depression and posttraumatic stress after disasters and give survey numbers from the COVID-19 outbreak. They say many countries have limited mental health services that could be stretched…
Pennebaker reviews more than ten years of research on how telling or writing stories about traumatic or difficult experiences relates to health. He highlights studies done by him and other teams around the world. The essay focuses mainly on reported physical health benefits of writing about these experiences and summarizes…
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are different but can look similar. BPD is marked by unstable moods, a shifting sense of self, fear of abandonment, and often impulsive or self-harming behavior. NPD is marked by grandiosity, a strong need for admiration, low empathy, and using others…
This paper reviews the recent comeback of psychedelic research and points out that much of that work borrows from indigenous healing traditions. The authors say Indigenous people, ethnic and racial minorities, women, and other marginalized groups are often left out of research and the mainstream story about psychedelic medicine. The…
Attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common, long‑term condition that begins in childhood. The main symptoms are trouble paying attention, having too much activity, and acting without thinking. These symptoms can cause problems at home, at school or work, and in relationships. About 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults are…
This book chapter reviews research about how grandiose narcissism relates to romantic relationships. It says narcissism is often linked to thoughts and actions that harm relationships, but also notes some positive or short-term advantages like first-impression charm. The authors summarize both the negative and positive findings and suggest topics and…
Over the last 40 years, personality tests have become much more common at work. Companies use them for things like coaching, building teams, and hiring. But most published research looks at tests only for hiring. That means reviews often use rules that fit hiring, not the different needs of helping…
This paper reviews what is known about “medical gaslighting,” especially in gastroenterology. The authors found no studies that directly measure gaslighting in chronic digestive diseases, so they drew on related research about gaslighting, doctor–patient communication, burnout, and stigma. They propose the new term “medical invalidation” to cover situations where a…
SPRAVATO (esketamine) is a prescription nasal spray for adults with treatment‑resistant depression to be used together with an oral antidepressant. It must be given and watched by a healthcare provider because it can cause sedation, dissociation, and increases in blood pressure. Patients are observed for at least two hours after…
