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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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
Can Summer Jobs Prevent Teen Suicide? Holding a summer job has surprising benefits for teens at risk of suicide. Continue reading Can Summer Jobs Prevent Teen Suicide?
Army Suicides Continue to Rise A report shows Army suicides have risen for the fourth month in a row, continuing a rising trend. Continue reading Army Suicides Continue to Rise
Witnessing Family Violence As A Child May Lead to Depression, Alcoholism in Adulthood Witness violence between parents before the age of 18 has been found to have great effects on adult mental health including increased risk of depression, alcoholism and spousal and child abuse. Continue reading Witnessing Family Violence As A Child May Lead to Depression, Alcoholism in Adulthood
Kindergarten Behavior Predicts High School Test Scores Research finds that attention levels in kindergarten are strongly linked to high school achievement test scores. Continue reading Kindergarten Behavior Predicts High School Test Scores |
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