Children in front of a screen: what is the impact of technology on their development?
Children in front of a screen: what is the impact of technology on their development?
The use of technology, particularly digital devices, is having a negative impact on children’s psychological and physical development. This is largely due to two factors: today’s generations are growing up in an increasingly digital environment, and parents often allow extensive or unregulated use. In response, the international medical community has put forward recommendations aimed at regulating device use to minimize both short and long-term consequences. / more
How do we interpret social situations marked by ambiguity?
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depression / Social anxiety / interpretations / social situations / ambiguity
How do we interpret social situations marked by ambiguity?
Imagine sending a message to a friend, and hours pass without a reply. Did you do something wrong? Are they upset? Or are they simply busy? Every day, we face moments like these: ambiguous social situations that leave us wondering what others think or feel. How we interpret these moments can shape our emotions, thoughts, social connections, and our own behavior, and can even impact our mental health. In this article, we review recent research from our team that sheds light on how people make sense of such ambiguous social cues, and why some of us tend to interpret them in ways that fuel depression and anxiety. By understanding these distorted interpretation patterns, we can better grasp how mental health disorders develop and persist. / more