HPV vaccine effective against cervical cancer
Women vaccinated against HPV have a significantly lower risk of developing cervical cancer, and the positive effect is most pronounced for women vaccinated at a young age. That…
Social isolation causing psychological distress among university students
Students without mental health problems more severely affected by COVID-19 stressors than those with pre-existing mental health problems
Withdrawal syndrome following discontinuation of psychotropic drugs: what we know
The current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics reports an article that analyzes the data that are available on what may happen when psychotropic drugs are discontinued.
Resuming sexual activity soon after heart attack linked with improved survival
Returning to usual levels of sexual activity within a few months after a heart attack is positively associated with long-term survival. That’s the finding of a study published…
Adolescent girls at risk for self-injury can be identified using a short psychological profile
The avoidance of upsetting emotions and difficulty regulating one’s behavior identified as key differences between girls who self-harm and those who did not.