Tag: Psychiatry
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The age of anxiety: a growing ‘modern plague’
A new report has shed light on the ‘anxiety epidemic’ that is sweeping through rich countries and haunting the lives of young people. Why do so many of us feel like we cannot cope?
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‘Against all odds’: how sport grips us all
English golfer Danny Willett has snatched an unexpected victory at the US Masters. Meanwhile Leicester City are closing on an astonishing Premier League title. Fans are thrilled — but why?
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Man’s best friend stars in anniversary Crufts
The world’s biggest dog show has begun in Birmingham. Its contestants’ bonds with their owners draw on millennia of evolution. But is it healthy for humans to own such an obedient animal?
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‘It was murder’ says Pistorius judge
A year after the original sentence was given, South Africa’s supreme court yesterday ruled that Oscar Pistorius murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. What has changed?
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Even earliest humans bullied, says research
Psychologists say bullies’ behaviour could be caused largely by their upbringing. Are some people naturally nasty, or does nurture play a more significant role in explaining their behaviour?
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Meditation therapy ‘as effective as drugs’
A new study suggests that the Buddhist-inspired practice of mindfulness is as effective as medication in treating depression. Do religious ideas have a place in modern medicine?
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Outcry as dictionary ditches nature for tech
The Oxford Junior Dictionary is dropping earthy words like 'heather' and 'acorn' for more technical vocabulary like ‘analogue' and 'cut and paste’. Are we losing touch with nature?
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Fury at GPs’ ‘bounty’ for dementia diagnosis
Over half the dementia cases in Britain are going undiagnosed, it is believed, so the NHS has introduced a cash reward system for doctors. But will it undermine patients’ trust in their GPs?
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Belgium grants killer the right to die
After a three-year legal battle, a mentally ill criminal imprisoned for almost 30 years has been given the right to end his life. What repercussions will this decision have?
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Expert demands legal protection for accents
They are a source of pride for millions of people across the UK, but a new study finds that many fear their accents cause discrimination. Should regional voices be protected by the law?
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Controversial drug ban splits UK communities
Chewing on the high-inducing khat plant has been a part of Somali, Ethiopian and Yemeni culture for millennia, but the UK government has now banned it on health grounds. Is the ban right?
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Susan Boyle ‘relieved’ by Asperger’s diagnosis
A singer who shot to fame on a TV talent show has revealed she has felt ‘more relaxed’ since being diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. Why do such labels matter?
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On show: how scientists mapped the human mind
A new exhibition at London’s Science Museum reveals bold research into the uncharted territories of the human mind. After centuries of progress, are there still new secrets to discover?
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Top batsman forced out of Ashes by ‘stress’
Cricketer Jonathan Trott has returned home from England’s tour of Australia due to a long-term stress-related illness. Is sport’s psychological toll even heavier than the physical strain?
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‘Insane’ murderer Brady seeks death in prison
The notorious Ian Brady says he should be treated as an ordinary criminal rather than a madman: he wants to be allowed to starve himself to death. So why is he being kept alive?