A significant number of young individuals face challenges related to feelings of loneliness. This phenomenon is often described as a subjective and unwelcome sensation stemming from dissatisfaction with both the quantity and quality of social interactions (Paplau & Perlman, 1982). Read More
December 12, 2024 • Research Highlight Addressing firearm injuries and fatalities among youth is an urgent public health issue that demands immediate attention. Despite the well-documented benefits of secure firearm storage practices, alarming statistics reveal that fewer than 30% of Read More
The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP Dear Prime Minister, Immediate Action Required: Clarification on Mental Health Waiting Lists and Essential Funding We are reaching out on behalf of seventeen significant organizations dedicated to enhancing mental health services across the Read More
Recently, I’ve been delving into the profound differences between shame and guilt. As a writer, these two terms resonate closely with me, yet their psychological implications are vastly different. Guilt is a natural and sometimes beneficial emotion that can lead Read More
Classification frameworks such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) play a crucial role in identifying psychiatric disorders. They do this by assessing individuals who exhibit a certain number of co-occurring symptoms from established lists. This method Read More