Psychology / Psychiatry News From Medical News Today

1. How to protect your mental well-being this festive season
   Although many of us look forward to the holiday season, we know it can be a stressful time. Here, we offer some simple ways to reduce the stress.
2. How does social media use affect our body image?
   Recently published research examines the effect of active social media engagement on the self-perceived body image of young adult women.
3. Do you use music as a sleep aid?
   A recent survey finds that a surprisingly high number of people use music to help them sleep and to combat sleep disorders. What do you listen to?
4. Can multitasking boost rather than hinder performance?
   Newly published research suggests that whether we perceive one or several activities as multitasking can have an impact on our performance.
5. New evidence that social media increases loneliness
   A recent study investigating Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram concludes that reduced use leads to significant decreases in depression and loneliness.