Stress can lead to Facebook addiction (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Jun 17, 2019 | Media Use, Mental Health Topics, Stress Those who seek social support on Facebook when stressed are more susceptible to Facebook addiction. This, according to researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany. The research team conducted an online survey of 309 Facebook users between 18 and 56 years old. Participants answered questions related to stress, Facebook engagement, and…
Relationship stigma makes couples vulnerable to mental health problems (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Apr 15, 2019 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships Relationship stigma from loved ones is linked to mental health issues. This, from a Pace University study that analyzed 467 adults in same-sex and/or interracial relationships. The team found that relationship stigma from friends was linked to greater depression symptoms and, in turn, poor overall health. Also, relationship stigma from…
Eating breakfast with parents can lead to improved body image in kids, teens (Video) by Taylor Bennett | Apr 12, 2019 | Communication, Family, Mental Health Topics Eating breakfast as a family could encourage body positivity among kids and teens. Researchers from University of Missouri Columbia analyzed the eating habits of more than 12,000 students from over 300 schools. These habits included how often the students ate breakfast and how often they ate meals with a parent….