December 23, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Looking on the bright side of life can sometimes be tougher than it sounds. But new research shows for people with less money it may be an effective way of reducing anxiety.
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December 19, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Is the honeymoon period long over in your marriage? The University of California Berkeley may have some good news for you. They found that as married couples age, bickering is replaced with humour.
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December 10, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Young boys who have problems with anxiety, social skills and difficulties with learning and conduct are at greater risk for substance abuse at a young age.
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November 30, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Many parents feel they need to shield their children from negative emotions, but recent research shows this may actually do more harm than good.
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November 22, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Teens being treated in a psychiatric emergency department say watching Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" contributed to their risk of suicide. Mental health experts say more attention should be paid to the impact such shows have on vulnerable young people.
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November 18, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
The American Academy of Paediatrics has issues new guidelines stating parents should not spank their children. Mental health experts have echoed the call, saying corporal punishment is ineffective and can be damaging to a child's mental health and development.
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November 8, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
People aged 15 to 21 are experiencing significantly higher levels of stress due to what they see in the news when compared with adults. Despite this, Gen Z is less likely to vote.
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October 22, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Researchers from the UK have found terrorism hasn't been associated with an increase of PTSD in greater levels than would be expected of any traumatic event.
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October 14, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Political division across the United States is leading to tension in many workplaces, with employees reporting increased levels of stress.
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October 4, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
The world is full of conspiracy theories, and new research has found people with certain personality traits are more likely to believe them.
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