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Early Life Adversity Can Affect Kids’ Brain Chemistry
A new study shows that adversity early in life affects a child’s executive function skills, such as their ability to focus or organize tasks. Experiences such as poverty, residential instability,…
Severe Injuries from Violence May Hike Risk for Depression
Many individuals who are hospitalized for a serious injury 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…
Teens Feel More Engaged When School Starts Later
A new study adds to the growing evidence that students experience several benefits from later school start times. The findings reveal that, after a Colorado school district changed to later…
Parents of Depressed Teens May Benefit From Treatment Too
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…
Teen Girls May be More Vulnerable to Bullying Than Boys
Girls are bullied more often than boys and are more likely to consider, plan, or attempt suicide, according to a new study published in the journal Nursing Research. “Bullying is…
Chinese Teens with High Screen Use May Face Depression
Teens in China who either spend more time on screen activities, such as watching TV or surfing the Web, or less time on non-screen activities are at much greater risk…
Kids With Immigrant Dads at Greater Risk for PTSD
A new study finds that children with immigrant fathers are much more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The register-based study, conducted by researchers from the University of…
Food Program Increases School Attendance for Kids in Hunger
Children living in food-insecure households are more likely to attend school on Fridays if they’re participating in a food-distribution program that provides them with backpacks of meals for the weekend,…
Parents Don’t Have to Be Perfect, Just ‘Good Enough’
New research finds that caregivers need only “get it right” 50 percent of the time when responding to babies’ need for attachment to have a positive impact on a baby….
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