Medscape Blogs - Leanna Lui

• Dopamine and Reward: The Story of Social Media What happens when you mix social media use with a 'hit' of dopamine? You get an addiction.
  Medscape Blogs, September 22, 2021
• Nature vs. Nurture: Seasonal Affective Disorder Winter is coming, which means seasonal affective disorder is right around the corner.
  Medscape Blogs, September 16, 2021
• Is Social Media Worsening Our Social Fears? Disappointed after seeing an invite without your name on it? Worried that your friends are having more fun without you after seeing their Instagram? How social media is affecting your interactions.
  Medscape Blogs, September 10, 2021
• The Psychology of Goal Setting Do you love making goal lists and checking them off? How often do you set and achieve your goals? Let’s take a look at the will and the way of goal setting.
  Medscape Blogs, August 23, 2021
• Do Pets Improve Workplace Mental Health? Paws-itively! Pets often act as stress and social buffers. Perhaps it's time to include pets as part of the workforce to improve mental well-being.
  Medscape Blogs, August 19, 2021
• The Placebo of Astrology: Horoscope Rx Edition Ever wondered if horoscopes were portals to the future? Likely not. Here’s how the Barnum Effect explains this phenomenon.
  Medscape Blogs, August 09, 2021
• Where Have All the Women in Sports Gone? COVID-19 has had a significant effect on female participation in sport. What does a post-pandemic world of sport look like for women? How will this affect their bodies and minds?
  Medscape Blogs, August 03, 2021
• A Case for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination in College Students A return to in-person learning is within reach , but universities and colleges can become hot spots. Should COVID-19 vaccination be mandatory for in-person learning?
  Medscape Blogs, July 29, 2021
• It's Time for a Shortened Work Week With remote working options, the line between work and personal life has become blurred. Increased rates of stress have highlighted the importance of work-life balance.
  Medscape Blogs, July 21, 2021
• Is the COVID-19 Vaccine a Golden Ticket? COVID has shown us how important social interaction really is to our lives. Will vaccines be the golden ticket to better mental health?
  Medscape Blogs, July 15, 2021
• The Emergence of Ambiverts A year of lockdown has increased our craving for social intimacy. Has COVID-19 introduced a new generation of ambiverts?
  Medscape Blogs, July 13, 2021
• Impact of Racism on Mental Health: We Are Not Coronavirus Anti-Asian hate has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many feeling mentally vulnerable.
  Medscape Blogs, June 09, 2021