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Q&A: Analyzing the stereotypes of adolescence

Q&A: Analyzing the stereotypes of adolescence

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published

Q&A: Analyzing the stereotypes of adolescence

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published
Hope is not the same as optimism, a psychologist explains—just look at MLK's example

Hope is not the same as optimism, a psychologist explains—just look at MLK's example

by Kendra Thomas,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. "I'

Hope is not the same as optimism, a psychologist explains—just look at MLK's example

by Kendra Thomas,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. "I'
Lack of focus doesn't equal lack of intelligence: It's proof of an intricate brain, say scientists

Lack of focus doesn't equal lack of intelligence: It's proof of an intricate brain, say scientists

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImagine a busy restaurant: dishes clattering, music playing, people talking loudly over one another. It's a wonder that anyone in that kin

Lack of focus doesn't equal lack of intelligence: It's proof of an intricate brain, say scientists

by Brown UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainImagine a busy restaurant: dishes clattering, music playing, people talking loudly over one another. It's a wonder that anyone in that kin
Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health

Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health

by Sarah Versitano and Iain Perkes,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCreating art for healing purposes dates backtens of thousands of years, to the practices ofFirst N

Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health

by Sarah Versitano and Iain Perkes,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCreating art for healing purposes dates backtens of thousands of years, to the practices ofFirst N
Suicides among US college student athletes have doubled over past 20 years: Study

Suicides among US college student athletes have doubled over past 20 years: Study

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of suicides among US college student athletes has doubled over the past 20 years, finds an analysis of data from the National

Suicides among US college student athletes have doubled over past 20 years: Study

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of suicides among US college student athletes has doubled over the past 20 years, finds an analysis of data from the National
Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood

Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdolescents with high positive affect may have improved physical and mental health as adults, according to a study published April 2nd in the

Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdolescents with high positive affect may have improved physical and mental health as adults, according to a study published April 2nd in the
Research visualizes 'demonic' face distortions in a case of prosopometamorphopsia

Research visualizes 'demonic' face distortions in a case of prosopometamorphopsia

by Dartmouth CollegeComputer-generated images of the distortions of a male face (top) and female face (bottom), as perceived by the patient in the study. Credit: Images provided by A. Mello et al

Research visualizes 'demonic' face distortions in a case of prosopometamorphopsia

by Dartmouth CollegeComputer-generated images of the distortions of a male face (top) and female face (bottom), as perceived by the patient in the study. Credit: Images provided by A. Mello et al
Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began—particularly among females—

Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began—particularly among females—
Intuition is the secret to great acting and many other skills. Here's how to train it

Intuition is the secret to great acting and many other skills. Here's how to train it

by Valerie van Mulukom,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 2024 Academy Awards recognized several amazing acting performances, including Cillian Murphy's portrayal of the ph

Intuition is the secret to great acting and many other skills. Here's how to train it

by Valerie van Mulukom,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe 2024 Academy Awards recognized several amazing acting performances, including Cillian Murphy's portrayal of the ph
Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows

Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows

byUniversity of EdinburghGenetic relationships between ten neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02649-8Scientists

Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows

byUniversity of EdinburghGenetic relationships between ten neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02649-8Scientists
Study finds boys' mental health more impacted by COVID-19 pandemic than girls'

Study finds boys' mental health more impacted by COVID-19 pandemic than girls'

by University of LiverpoolSelf-rated adolescent outcomes: Mood and Feelings Questionnaire depression. Panel A shows age overlap in months, Panel B and D shows marginal means with 95% confidence i

Study finds boys' mental health more impacted by COVID-19 pandemic than girls'

by University of LiverpoolSelf-rated adolescent outcomes: Mood and Feelings Questionnaire depression. Panel A shows age overlap in months, Panel B and D shows marginal means with 95% confidence i
Study finds suicidal behavior is common among adolescents in residential care

Study finds suicidal behavior is common among adolescents in residential care

by University of the Basque CountryAlexander Muela & Jon García. UPV/EHU. Credit: Nagore Iraola & Mitxi. UPV/EHUA study of adolescents living in residential care in the Basque Country rev

Study finds suicidal behavior is common among adolescents in residential care

by University of the Basque CountryAlexander Muela & Jon García. UPV/EHU. Credit: Nagore Iraola & Mitxi. UPV/EHUA study of adolescents living in residential care in the Basque Country rev