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A new discovery: Childhood abuse – it affects people more than you might think
A recent study suggests that people who have experienced abuse may face more physical and mental health challenges than previously believed. Researchers conducted a global review and meta-analysis, examining evidence related to intimate partner violence and even childhood sexual abuse.
Kate Yakimchuk research child abuse children safety stress anxiety Psychology 21 January 2024
Losing Empathy After Trauma: Psychologist's Insights
While some people might develop strong empathy after experiencing something bad, others might lose it partially or completely. While it doesn't happen to everyone, it's quite possible, and people might not even realize that it happens to them.
Kate Yakimchuk empathy psychologist tips mental health communication Psychology 24 December 2023
Getting Rid Of Childhood Trauma: A New Study
Childhood trauma can have a huge and lasting negative effect on health and general well-being. However, a recent experiment found that brain changes resulting from early trauma may be reversible if treated early.
Kate Yakimchuk research child development brain development treatment Psychology 22 December 2023
Communication through thoughts: A new invention that can help
Some people lose their ability to talk - it usually happens after severe traumas and diseases. In some cases, it's impossible to bring their talking abilities back, but science seems to find a new way to help them.
Kate Yakimchuk research speech brain science Psychology 9 November 2023
Not everyone gets PTSD: A new study on trauma
After huge traumatic events, some people can develop PTSD - a serious disorder that can affect their lives strongly. The question is, why only some people have it, but not everyone?
Kate Yakimchuk research ptsd personality Psychology 9 November 2023
Childhood trauma causes troubles: A new study on mental illnesses' reasons
Childhood trauma can significantly affect the risk of creating a mental disorder in adulthood, up to three times more, according to new information. The research made the most robust evidence to date regarding the link between childhood trauma and mental issues later in life.
Kate Yakimchuk research childhood Psychology 4 November 2023
Parents' trauma can bring troubles with law: A new study on parenting
A study found that when parents experienced difficult things during their own childhood, like abuse, neglect, or violence, their kids are more likely to get in trouble with the law when they grow up. This means there's a link between what parents went through when they were young and what happens to their children.
Kate Yakimchuk research family parenting laws Psychology 2 November 2023
Trauma rewires your brain: A new study on brain and experiences
The National Institute for Physiological Sciences conducted a study to understand how the brain makes new memories. They used a unique method that combines light and computer-based techniques.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain wires Psychology 14 October 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is Betrayal Trauma
You may have experienced betrayal trauma if someone you depended on violated your trust or well-being once or over time. This betrayal can cause you to dissociate or “disconnect” from your emotions and feel fear and shame.
Diana Dashkevich mental health facts Psychology 10 October 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is Dissociation
For many people, dissociation is an involuntary response to trauma or stress.
Diana Dashkevich mental health stress facts Psychology 3 October 2023
Therapy takes lots of time: Payshologist's insights
One of the first things a psychologist or a therapist says to their clients is that it takes time to actually see your progress. Therapy isn't a one-day thing, so you should be ready to spend quite a while before it can actually help you.
Kate Yakimchuk therapy personality Time Psychology 2 October 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is PTSD
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about six out of every 100 American adults (about 6% of the population) will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder during their lifetime.
Diana Dashkevich mental health facts stress Psychology 27 September 2023
Expert Explained: What is Misophonia
Early research suggests that up to 20% of adults may live with the condition, which can range from mild to severe.
Diana Dashkevich stress mental health Psychology 18 September 2023
Psychosomatic pains: Psychologist's insights
Human brain is amazing and hard to understand sometimes - and one of the surprising things that can happen is psychosomatic pain. It can cause lots of problems for people who suffer from it, and it can be pretty hard to get rid of.
Kate Yakimchuk pain psychosomatics personality stress Psychology 17 September 2023
Psychologist Explain: What is Rejection Trauma
As social beings, we are programmed to avoid exclusion from the group at all costs. As a rule, what we intuitively avoid is with us thanks to evolutionary "firmware".
Diana Dashkevich children facts Psychology 9 September 2023
When it's hard to move on: A new study on grief and PTSD
People who've lost their loved ones often need lots of time before they can move on, but sometimes no time is enough. A study published by the American Psychological Association reveals that symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can predict the development of complicated grief in individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to trauma.
Kate Yakimchuk research grief ptsd depression Psychology 4 September 2023
Why some people are scared of sudden noises: Learn more about phonophobia
Do you feel anxious when you hear someone knocking at your door when you expect no guests? Fear of sudden noises, known as "phonophobia," is a common and natural response that can be attributed to various psychological and physiological factors.
Kate Yakimchuk anxiety noise Psychology 3 September 2023
Psychologist's Explanation: What is Psychosis
In the acute stage of psychosis, when the patient ceases to perceive reality and delusions and hallucinations appear, a person can be dangerous both for himself and for others.
Diana Dashkevich mental health stress Psychology 28 August 2023
Childhood traumas lead to mental health problems later in life: Now confirmed by scientists
Some bad moment from childhood can affect a person's adult life in many ways. A groundbreaking study by researchers at the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute revealed a strong link between childhood psychological trauma and an increased risk of developing mental disorders in adulthood.
Kate Yakimchuk research children depression Psychology 6 August 2023
How AI can help people after traumatic brain injuries: How science helps people
Lots of people who had traumatic brain injuries suffer from memory deterioration or loss, and it might affect their lives drastically. A groundbreaking study published in the journal Brain Stimulation unveils a novel approach to improving memory in patients with traumatic brain injury by using targeted electrical stimulation.
Kate Yakimchuk ai research brain memory Psychology 2 August 2023