by admin | Nov 15, 2020 | Brain and Behavior, Children and Teens, Emotion, Environment, LifeHelper, Mental Health and Wellness, Parenting, Psychology, Research, Self-esteem
While financial education stresses the importance of earning and saving, new research shows that one of the most valuable lessons parents can teach their children about money is how to appropriately give it away. Led by University of Arizona researcher Ashley LeBaron,...
by admin | Oct 15, 2020 | Anxiety, Brain and Behavior, Emotion, General, LifeHelper, Mental Health and Wellness, Psychiatry, Psychology, Research, Social Psychology, Stress
Can stress and anxiety ever be beneficial? In a new study, researchers say “yes;” mild to moderate anxiety is normal, unavoidable and can help teach us resilience. People tend to think of stress and anxiety as negative emotions. Both feel uncomfortable, and if left...
by admin | Sep 15, 2020 | Addiction, Brain and Behavior, College Students, disorders, General, Mental Health, Mental Health and Wellness, misuse, problematic use, Psychiatry, Psychology, Research, Smartphone, Students, Technology
In a new survey of 3,425 university students, one in five respondents said they engaged in problematic smartphone use which in turn was tied to lower grades, mental health problems and a higher number of sexual partners. Previous research has linked excessive...
by admin | Jul 15, 2020 | Addiction, Brain and Behavior, Children and Teens, Depression, Environment, Medications, Mental Health and Wellness, Parenting, Psychology, Research, Substance Abuse, Suicide
New research shows a connection between two epidemics in the U.S.: The rising suicide rate among young people and the increase in opioid abuse in adults. Researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh found that opioid use by a parent is...
by admin | Aug 17, 2019 | Abuse, Advocacy and Policy, Aggression and Violence, Brain and Behavior, Domestic Violence, Environment, General, LifeHelper, Mental Health and Wellness, Professional, Psychology, Research, Technology
Researchers have developed a new tool to systematically and effectively detect online abuse and then take remedial action to protect victims. Working with the New York City Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, Cornell Tech researchers created and...
by admin | Aug 17, 2019 | Abuse, Aggression and Violence, Anxiety, Brain and Behavior, Children and Teens, Depression, Emotion, Environment, Mental Health and Wellness, Psychology, Research, Social Psychology, Stress, Students
Being bullied may increase the risk of suicide attempts among young adolescents by approximately three times worldwide, according to a new study. “Globally, approximately 67,000 adolescents die of suicide each year and identifying modifiable risk factors for...
