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...
Teen Girls May be More Vulnerable to Bullying Than Boys

Teen Girls May be More Vulnerable to Bullying Than Boys

by | May 13, 2019 | Advocacy and Policy, Aggression and Violence, Assessment and Diagnosis, Brain and Behavior, Children and Teens, General, Mental Health and Wellness, Parenting, Psychiatry, Psychology, Research, Social Psychology, Stress, Students, Suicide

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 significantly associated with depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, suicide planning,...

Kids With Immigrant Dads at Greater Risk for PTSD

by | May 12, 2019 | Advocacy and Policy, Anxiety, Assessment and Diagnosis, Brain and Behavior, Children and Teens, Ethnicity, General, Mental Health and Wellness, Parenting, Psychiatry, Psychology, PTSD, Research, Stress, Students, Trauma

A new study finds that children with immigrant dads are much more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The register-based study, conducted by researchers from the University of Turku in Finland, included 3,639 children born in Finland between...

Goal Persistence Tied to Reduced Anxiety and Depression

by | May 10, 2019 | Anxiety, Assessment and Diagnosis, Brain and Behavior, Depression, Emotion, General, Happiness, LifeHelper, Memory and Perception, Mental Health and Wellness, Panic, Persistence, positive appraisal, Psychiatry, Psychology, Research, Self Mastery, Self-esteem, Social Psychology

Those who exhibit goal persistence and maintain a positive outlook on life tend to have less anxiety and depression over time, according to a new study published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology. “Perseverance cultivates a sense of purposefulness that can create...

Emotional Overeating May Drive Link Between Poverty and Obesity

by | May 9, 2019 | Assessment and Diagnosis, Brain and Behavior, Diet & Nutrition, Emotion, General, Health-related, Mental Health and Wellness, Psychology, Research, Stress

Emotional overeating due to psychological stress may drive the pervasive link between poverty and obesity, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity. “Our findings suggest that experiencing psychological distress associated with living in lower...