Tag: culture and mental health

Discomfort Is the New Comfort Zone

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The adage that one must step outside their comfort zone if one wants to achieve success is troubling, and it’s time to stop letting it go unquestioned.

Knowledge of Other Cultures is Changing the Field of Psychology

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FromĀ The Conversation: Human behavior and mental processes have long been thought to be universal. However, recent studies show that culture plays an important role...

Many are Depressed Because They’re Expected not to be

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FromĀ The Conversation: New studies suggest that Western cultural values - specifically the high value we place on happiness - may be the reason that...

New Findings Suggest Masculinity is a Risk Factor for Suicidal Thinking

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Men who report being self-reliant may be at greater risk of suicidal thinking.

ā€œThe Diseases You Only Get if You Believe in Themā€

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For The Atlantic, Julie Beck explores syndromes and ā€œdiseasesā€ that are unique to particular cultures. She interviewsĀ Frank Bures, author ofĀ new book "The Geography of...