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外刊阅读20240915｜买买买的治愈感谁懂

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AI’s capabilities in leveraging multiple different types of data to predict and intervene at all stages of a patient’s journey make it uniquely well placed to address the main causes of health inequities.

人工智能利用多种不同类型的数据来预测和干预患者所有阶段病程的能力，使其在解决医疗不平等的主要原因方面具有独特的优势。

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Although there continues to be, for some, a stigma attached to psychotherapy, there is an alternative mental health "intervention" that seems to have received almost universal acceptance: what’s euphemistically referred to as “retail therapy.” When feeling a little low, out of sorts, or disappointed by the setbacks of life, some sturdy souls head to their favorite stores to make a purchase. Or two… or three. Paradoxically, their worries or sadness might begin to recede a little, even as their debt creeps higher. As their wallet becomes lighter, so does their mood. It turns out, research finds, that there are several reasons retail therapy can help elevate a person’s mood in the moment. These reasons include:

尽管对一些人来说，心理治疗仍然存在污名化情况，但有一种替代性心理健康“干预疗法”，似乎已经几乎获得了普遍接受：即委婉地称为“购物疗法”的东西。当人们感到有些低落、心情不佳或因生活中的挫折感到失望时，当感到有点低落、不适或因生活中的挫折而失望时，一些坚强的人会去他们最喜欢的商店购物，买一件或者两件……甚至三件。矛盾的是，虽然他们的债务不断增加，但他们的担忧或悲伤可能会有所缓解。随着钱包变轻，他们的心情也变得更好。

1. stigma

英 [ˈstɪɡmə] 美 [ˈstɪɡmə]

n. 耻辱，污名；（植物花朵的）柱头；（病的）外在特征（或特点）；（皮肤上的）斑点，小斑；

2. sturdy

英 [ˈstɜːdi] 美 [ˈstɜːrdi]

adj. 结实的，坚固的；（人或身体）强壮的，健壮的；坚决的，坚定的

n. （绦虫幼虫在脑中形成包囊使绵羊产生的）晕倒病，蹒跚病

3. recede

英 [rɪˈsiːd] 美 [rɪˈsiːd]

v. 逐渐远离，渐渐退去；（质量）下降，（问题或疾病等）逐渐减弱；（前额的头发）脱落；（面部特征）向后倾斜；（常指牙龈因为感染）萎缩

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It turns out, research finds, that there are several reasons retail therapy can help elevate a person’s mood in the moment. These reasons include: Short-term happiness: Research suggests that making a purchase can temporarily boost mood. This is partly due to the excitement and satisfaction of acquiring something new. Studies have shown that consumers often experience a surge of happiness immediately after a purchase. Enhanced emotional regulation: Shopping can help regulate emotions by serving as a distraction from stress or negative feelings. For some people, choosing and buying something offers a temporary escape and a way to cope with difficult emotions.

研究发现，购物疗法能瞬间改善心情，有以下几个原因，包括：短期幸福感：研究显示，购物可以暂时提升情绪，这部分因为购买新物品带来的兴奋感和满足感。研究发现，消费者在购物后往往会感到一阵快乐。情绪调节能力提升：购物通过转移对压力或负面情绪的注意力，有助于调节情绪。翻译划线句，在文末留言打卡，答案下期公布~

1. elevate

英 [ˈelɪveɪt] 美 [ˈelɪveɪt]

v. 提拔，提升；抬起，提起；提高，增加；使情绪高昂，使兴高采烈

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Self-expression and identity: Shopping can allow folks to express their unique identity through the items they choose to purchase. Whether it's clothing, gadgets , or home décor , the items we buy often reflect our tastes and values, which can be affirming and satisfying. Boosting self-esteem: Finding something that aligns with your personal style or interests can enhance self-esteem. This feeling of self-affirmation can improve overall mood and confidence.

自我表达和身份认同：购物可以让人们通过他们选择购买的物品来表达他们独特的身份。无论是服装、电子产品还是家居装饰，我们购买的物品往往反映了我们的品味和价值观，这可以产生自我肯定感和满足感。提升自尊：找到与个人风格或兴趣相符的物品可以提升自尊。这种自我认同的感觉能够改善整体心情和自信心。

1. gadget

英 [ˈɡædʒɪt] 美 [ˈɡædʒɪt]

n. 小器具，小玩意儿

2. décor

[ˈdeɪkɔː]

n. （法）装饰品

3. align with

美 [əˈlaɪn wɪð]

与某人或组织达成一致，与他们合作或支持他们的想法：指与某人或组织达成一致，与他们合作或支持他们的想法。

4. self-affirmation

['self,æfə'meiʃən]

n. 自我肯定

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Control over choices: Retail therapy can provide a sense of control and agency, particularly when individuals feel powerless. Making decisions about what to buy, when, and how offers a feeling of control over one's environment.

对选择的控制感：购物疗法能够提供一种掌控感和自主感，尤其是在个人感到无力的时候。决定买什么、何时买以及如何买，都能带来对一个人周遭环境的控制感。

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