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In a survey of 179 university students in Turkey, higher social media addiction scores were linked to more ADHD symptoms and social anxiety. Self-esteem and screen time showed weaker links.
Read articleIn a brain-scan study of 135 young adults, higher depression and social anxiety symptoms were linked to giving up rewards to avoid demanding judges, with a stronger threat response and weake…
Read articleIn 106 young adults without diagnoses, more autism traits went with less precise eye-contact judgments and more social anxiety with sharper ones. Psychosis-prone traits showed no link.
Read articleAt Vietnam's national dermatology hospital, 24.6% of 280 acne outpatients had a psychiatrist-diagnosed phobic disorder, mostly social phobia. Scarring and poor treatment response were linked…
Read articleIn Japan, a country facing unique demographic challenges, loneliness has emerged as a pressing public health issue, intricately linked with the phenomenon known as hikikomori, or extreme soc…
Read articleSocial anxiety disorder (SAD) is a debilitating condition that affects a significant portion of the population, characterized by a paralyzing fear of social situations. Recent studies have e…
Read articleMajor depressive disorder (MDD) and social anxiety disorder (SAD) are two of the most prevalent mental health issues facing society today. They often occur together, challenging both patient…
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