Psychology News and Research Briefs
Brief summaries of the latest news related to mental health and mental illness, as well as brief abstracts of the latest research in anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning disabilities, and more.
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How Do Cat and Dog Owners Differ? Psychology research shows real personality differences between people who own cats and dogs. Continue reading How Do Cat and Dog Owners Differ?
The Connection Between Bedtime & Teen Mental Health Teenagers' bedtimes have been found to be linked to rates of depression and thoughts of suicide. Find out what you can do to help your teen get an appropriate night's sleep. Continue reading The Connection Between Bedtime & Teen Mental Health
Autism Rates Rise to Almost 1 Percent The CDC reports a 57 percent increase in the incidence of autism. Continue reading Autism Rates Rise to Almost 1 Percent
No Scientific Evidence for Learning Styles Researchers find lacking scientific evidence for long-held theories about learning styles. Continue reading No Scientific Evidence for Learning Styles
Kids, Not Teachers, Challenge Gender Roles Even trained teachers may have trouble implementing gender equality in the classroom, while children often challenge the boundaries of sex roles on their own. Continue reading Kids, Not Teachers, Challenge Gender Roles
Are Antidepressants Targeting the Wrong Problem? Researcher challenges two widely held beliefs about depression: That it is triggered by stress and that it arises from imbalances in neurotransmitters. Continue reading Are Antidepressants Targeting the Wrong Problem?
Depression and Anxiety Affect Many Preschoolers Researchers say up to 15 percent of children under age five are affected by high levels of depression and anxiety. Continue reading Depression and Anxiety Affect Many Preschoolers
Workplace Suicides Increase 28 Percent Occupational suicides increase by 28 percent last year, reports the Department of Labor. Continue reading Workplace Suicides Increase 28 Percent
New Insight On Why Cohabiting Before Marriage May Increase Risk of Divorce New study shows that "testing" the relationship by living together may point to problems. Continue reading New Insight On Why Cohabiting Before Marriage May Increase Risk of Divorce
Alzheimer's Risk: Ignorance Isn't Bliss A new study shows that learning you have a genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease does not produce long-term depression or anxiety. Continue reading Alzheimer's Risk: Ignorance Isn't Bliss |
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