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Repeated Exposure to Media Images of Traumatic Events May Be Harmful to Mental and Physical Health

From 24-hour cable news to YouTube and Twitter, today’s mass media can turn local disasters into international events within minutes, transmitting the impact of a disaster far beyond those who are directly exposed. ... More>


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Class discrimination harms health of poor


Social-Class Discrimination Contributes to Poorer Health

Discrimination felt by teenagers based on their social class background can contribute to physiologic changes associated with poorer health, according to a new study published online in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. ... More>


Observer Article

The Price of Perfectionism

Gordon Flett says nitpicking and fussing over details can be costly. ... More>