Human Sexuality Research & Journals Development and Psychometric Validation of the Ethical AI Dilemma Anxiety Scale Among University Students April 9, 2026 Lina Irawan The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education has sparked significant psychological distress among university students, manifesting as "Ethical AI Dilemma Anxiety" (EAI-DA). This novel construct captures the…
Psychology & Intimacy The Power of Movement: Exercise Outperforms Medication and Therapy for Depression and Anxiety April 8, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking umbrella review and data synthesis, published online in the prestigious British Journal of Sports Medicine, has delivered compelling evidence that cardiovascular activities like running, swimming, and dancing are…
Psychology & Intimacy A Significant Link Discovered Between High Sugar Drink Consumption and Increased Anxiety Symptoms in Teenagers April 7, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A comprehensive new study has unveiled a compelling association between the frequent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and heightened anxiety symptoms among adolescents. Researchers from Bournemouth University, in collaboration with international…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Sertraline Shows Early Symptom-Level Improvements in Depression and Anxiety Within Two Weeks, New UCL Analysis Reveals April 5, 2026 Susilo Ahmad A new, in-depth analysis led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has unveiled that sertraline, a widely prescribed antidepressant sold under brand names such as Zoloft and Lustral, can…
Psychology & Intimacy Astrocytes: The Unsung Heroes of Fear Memory and Potential New Targets for Anxiety Disorders April 4, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons. This cell is called an astrocyte. For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted…
Psychology & Intimacy Exercise is a Powerful Ally Against Depression and Anxiety, New Umbrella Review Confirms March 30, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A comprehensive umbrella review and data synthesis, recently published in the prestigious British Journal of Sports Medicine, has delivered compelling evidence that physical activity, particularly aerobic exercises like running, swimming,…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness New Analysis Reveals Sertraline’s Earlier Impact on Emotional Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety March 29, 2026 Susilo Ahmad A significant re-evaluation of a widely used antidepressant, sertraline (marketed as Zoloft and Lustral), suggests it delivers modest yet measurable improvements in crucial emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety within…
Psychology & Intimacy New Study Reveals Strong Link Between High Sugar Drink Intake and Anxiety Symptoms in Teenagers March 29, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A significant new study conducted by researchers at Bournemouth University has established a clear and consistent association between the high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and the prevalence of anxiety symptoms…
Psychology & Intimacy Medicinal Cannabis Ineffective for Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD, Landmark Lancet Study Reveals March 28, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A comprehensive analysis published in the esteemed medical journal The Lancet has delivered a significant blow to the burgeoning use of medicinal cannabis for common mental health conditions. The study,…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals The effectiveness of Parenthood-Centred Psychotherapy on perinatal maternal depressive-anxiety symptoms and child development in a disadvantaged population March 25, 2026 Lina Irawan Untreated depressive and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy pose significant risks, potentially leading to chronic maternal depression and negatively impacting child development and the crucial mother-infant bond. A recent comprehensive study,…
