Susan Persky

Mar 31, 2024 | nature.com | Susan Persky

AbstractGLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have dramatically altered obesity treatment. Media reports suggest that GLP-1 RAs users often report feeling judged for taking a “shortcut” to lose weight, which may be related to negative stereotypes toward people with larger bodies. Media reports also describe negative attitudes about lean people who take GLP-1 RAs to enhance their appearance.

Jan 25, 2024 | liebertpub.com | Albert Rizzo |Susan Persky |Omer Liran

Introduction Medical extended reality (MXR) represents a transformative intersection of health care and immersive technologies, encompassing virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and other technologies that extend or enhance the medical experience.1,2 The roots of MXR trace back to the early experiments with VR in the 1980s and 1990s for psychological therapies and simulation training, among other uses.3 Over the years, as technology advanced, MXR applications...

Nov 22, 2023 | mentalhealth.bmj.com | Madeline Crozier |Mehdi Farokhnia |Susan Persky |Lorenzo Leggio

DiscussionThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between self-stigma and various alcohol-related outcomes within a clinical context. Specifically, we examined the association between alcohol-related self-stigma, as assessed by the SSAD, and the severity of alcohol use, levels of alcohol consumption, alcohol obsession and compulsion, and alcohol craving.

Jul 17, 2023 | liebertpub.com | Susan Persky |Brenda K. Wiederhold |Sebastian Wachs |Manuel Gámez-Guadix

Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social NetworkingEditor-in-Chief: Brenda K. Wiederhold, PhD, MBA, BCB, BCNISSN: 2152-2715 Online ISSN: 2152-2723 Published MonthlyCurrent Volume: 26 Impact Factor: 5.2* *2022 Journal Citation Reports™ (Clarivate, 2023) The premier peer-reviewed journal for authoritative research on understanding the social, behavioral, and psychological impact of today's social networking practices, including Twitter, Facebook, and internet gaming and commerce.