Kids With Immigrant Dads at Greater Risk for PTSD

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...

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, according to a new study at the University of Illinois. Students...

Parents Don’t Have to Be Perfect, Just ‘Good Enough’

New research finds that parents 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. For the new study, Dr. Susan S. Woodhouse, an associate professor of counseling psychology at Lehigh...

Depression May Lead to Cardiovascular Issues

New research suggests everyday stress may play a significant role in overall health among adults with depression. A team of investigators from Penn State found an association between daily stress and cardiovascular issues in people with depression who are otherwise...