Psychology Around the Net: May 16, 2015

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This week’s Psychology Around the Net takes a look at one woman’s mental illness photography project, clothing designed to combat mental illness stigma, sex and happiness, and more.

Happy reading!

The Psychology of Greed: Three Attitudes That Explain the Worst Behaviors of the One Percent: Do the upper-class actually lean toward narcissism and a sense of entitlement?

Navigating a Mother’s Mental Illness Through Photography: Over the past six years, photographer Melissa Spitz has documented her mother’s various mental illnesses through photography and plans to compile the project in a book.

Nepal Earthquakes: Survivors Face Years of Anxiety, Depression: Mental health professionals and other aid workers warn that those who’ve experienced the devastating earthquakes in Nepal will most likely also experience years of anxiety and depression.

‘Sad But Rad': Fashion Brand Aims to Get People Talking About Mental Health: Wear Your Label designs clothing aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding issues like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

More Sex Doesn’t Lead to Increased Happiness: Despite previous research that having more sex can boost happiness, some scientists are now reporting that — due partly to a decrease in want and enjoyment — an increase in sex might not lead to an increase in happiness after all.

Depression Can Double Risk for Stroke — Even When It’s Treated: During recent research, “[p]eople who reported high symptoms of depression — three or more symptoms from an eight-item depression scale — for four consecutive years had about 114% higher risk of stroke compared to those who did not have symptoms of depression[…]” 114%?!

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