By: Kerry Benson A study analyzing the first 1,000 patients from the Rhode Island Consortium for Autism Research and Treatment found that girls receive autism diagnoses an average of 1.5 years later than boys, and
By Eric W. Dolan, December 27, 2019 “We were interested in learning more about why mindfulness might be a helpful resource for stress management — especially for first-semester university students undergoing the stressful transition to
By Anne P. DePrince and Kim Gorgens Most people know it’s a problem for athletes and soldiers— but it affects victims of domestic violence even more Thousands of athletes returned to high school, college and
By Benedict Carey The sensations surged up from somewhere inside, like poison through a syringe: a mix of sadness, anxiety, and shame that would overwhelm anyone, especially a teenager. “I had this Popsicle stick and
FROM: SCIENCEALERT.com Psychologists have identified an important trait that could be shared by truly humble people - something called 'hypo-egoic nonentitlement'. That simply means that you don't believe your positive qualities and life achievements entitle
From: Woodruff Health Sciences Center Patients suffering from severe, treatment-resistant depression can experience long-term relief through deep brain stimulation, according to research conducted at Emory University. A study published online Oct. 4 in The American
The American Psychiatry Association issued the following news release: Despite the known benefits of weight loss for children and adolescents who are obese, some studies suggest that youth who diet may be at an increased
The Wall Street Journal includes an article: "New Concerns Emerge About Long-Term Antidepressant Use; More Americans are taking antidepressants for longer. But doctors say patients should weigh the pros and cons amid new research on risks” by
By Emma Young Is it possible to spot the signs of future psychopathy in a child? Some researchers have argued that it is — by looking at the child’s level of “interpersonal callousness” (IC), or
New research sheds light on the value of shedding tears for your well-being. By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. After a difficult day, sometimes you can’t wait to get home, grab a Kleenex box, and let all
