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Understanding the PASE Scale: A Closer Look at Self-Disengagement

January 13, 2026

The PASE scale is a tool designed to measure how much someone avoids their own thoughts, feelings, and memories. This avoidance is believed to be a key factor in trauma-related mental health issues. A recent study set out to test the reliability of the English version of this scale and explore its c

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Decoding Personalities: Can AI Really Understand Us?

July 9, 2025

AI is making waves in understanding human personalities. But how well can it really do this? Let's break it down. First, AI has been getting better at guessing personality traits. But most studies have not looked closely at how reliable these guesses are. They also haven't checked how these AI meth

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Helping Older Adults Move from Hospital to Home: A New Tool to Spot the Bumps and Helping Hands

July 5, 2025

Older adults often face hurdles when moving from hospital to home. Current tools don't always catch what helps or what gets in the way. A new study stepped in to create a better tool for this job. The goal was clear: make a tool that spots both the roadblocks and the helpers in this transition. Thi

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Why Do Some People Avoid Medical Scans?

June 28, 2025

People often skip important medical scans because they worry about radiation. This fear might stop them from catching diseases early. But there's no good way to measure this fear. So, researchers made a new tool called the Fear of Medical Imaging Radiation Scale (FOMIRS). They wanted to see how well

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Nurses' Political Skills: A New Way to Measure Up

May 27, 2025

Nurses are often at the frontline of healthcare, but their political skills are rarely measured. This gap was noticed, and a new tool was created to fill it. The Political Competence Scale for Nurses (PCS-N) is designed to assess how well nurses understand and engage in politics. This isn't just abo

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Turkish Kids and PTSD: A New Tool for Better Understanding

February 24, 2025

PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a serious issue that can affect anyone who has gone through a traumatic event. Kids are no exception. In fact, many children who experience trauma don't get the help they need because their symptoms go unnoticed. This is a big problem, especially in places

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German Adults' Depression Scores: What's Normal?

December 27, 2024

You know those questions that ask you if you're feeling down or tired? Some say they help figure out if you're dealing with depression. One of these tools is the PHQ-9. Scientists recently took a good look at how it works using a big group of adults in Germany. They wanted to see if the PHQ-9 does a