by admin | May 12, 2019 | Children and Teens, Depression, Research
Chinese teens 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 of depression, according to a new study published in the journal Heliyon. The link is even stronger in...
by admin | May 12, 2019 | Anxiety and Stress, Children and Teens, Psychological & Neurological, PTSD, Research, Stress, 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...
by admin | May 12, 2019 | Aging, Children and Teens, Diet & Nutrition, Educational Consulting, Research
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...
by admin | May 11, 2019 | Abuse, Aging, Anxiety and Stress, Children and Teens, Mental Health, Research, Stress
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...
by admin | May 11, 2019 | Gender Identity, Lifestyle Wellness, Research
More than a quarter of people who regularly meditate have had a “particularly unpleasant” psychological experience, including feelings of fear and distorted emotions, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of College London also found those who had...
by admin | May 10, 2019 | Adults, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Mental Health, Research, Stress, Workplace Mental Health
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...
