Symbolic triggers shape human behavior in profound ways, influencing everything from global mourning to acts of violence. The death of Princess Diana triggered worldwide grief, as she embodied the ...

Many of you may have heard a recent item on the radio which reported that some men get so upset if their football team loses a game, they suffer a heart attack. Such extreme feelings of disappointment ...

A pattern of abusive behaviour in intimate partner relationships is to be treated as an aggravating factor when it comes to sentencing for domestic violence offences, according to new guidance for ...

Depressed people who display "risky behaviour", agitation and impulsivity are at least 50% more likely to attempt suicide, a study has found. Research by the European College of ...

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is among the most widespread substance use disorders (SUDs) worldwide, characterized by an impaired ability to control the intake of alcohol. For many years, psychologists ...

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