Severe Injuries from Violence May Hike Risk for Depression

by | Jun 9, 2019 | Abuse, Aggression and Violence, Anxiety, Assessment and Diagnosis, Brain and Behavior, Depression, General, Health-related, Mental Health and Wellness, PTSD, Research, Trauma

Many individuals who are hospitalized for a serious injury due to violence are at greater risk for developing post-injury depression and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study finds that these post-injury mental health risks are even higher among...
Teens Feel More Engaged When School Starts Later

Teens Feel More Engaged When School Starts Later

by | Jun 8, 2019 | Advocacy and Policy, Brain and Behavior, Children and Teens, General, Memory and Perception, Mental Health and Wellness, Psychiatry, Psychology, Research, Sleep, Social Psychology, Students, Teens

A new study adds to the growing evidence that teens experience several benefits from later school start times. The findings reveal that, after a Colorado school district changed to later start times, students in middle and high school got more sleep at night, were...

Parents of Depressed Teens May Benefit From Treatment Too

by | Jun 8, 2019 | Assessment and Diagnosis, Children and Teens, Depression, Emotion, General, Mental Health and Wellness, Parenting, Psychiatry, Psychology, Relationships and Sexuality, Research, Social Psychology

Teen depression can have a significant impact on the whole family, and now a new study suggests that parents of depressed teens may also benefit from seeking treatment. “Families are interactive, fragile ecosystems, and a shift in a teenager’s mood can undoubtedly...