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A not uncommon problem that psychologists encounter is women or girls who have been victims of some type of abuse or violence. It actually is a world-wide problem. It occurs in America, in Minnesota, ...

Long-term antidepressant use in Australia has risen steadily over the past decade, with the largest increase seen in young people aged 10-24, where rates have more than doubled.

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UC Santa Cruz research innovations and academic programs advance brain and mental health.

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The increase in bisexuality reflects increasing comfort coming out as bi. Since 1989, the proportion of American adults ...

Psychology has portrayed “risk-takers” in a familiar way over the past few decades: as skydivers, gamblers, motorcyclists, partygoers and thrillseekers. But in 2025, this archetype seems to be ...

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