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Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differences

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differences

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differencesbyHebrew University of JerusalemCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that typically developing twins c

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differences

Research reveals dominance dynamics in twins with developmental differencesbyHebrew University of JerusalemCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that typically developing twins c
Home and neighborhood environments impact sedentary behavior in teens globally

Home and neighborhood environments impact sedentary behavior in teens globally

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe World Health Organization recommends no more than two to three hours per day of sedentary time for youth. However, ado

Home and neighborhood environments impact sedentary behavior in teens globally

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe World Health Organization recommends no more than two to three hours per day of sedentary time for youth. However, ado
Quality of parent-child relationships predicts adulthood well-being, 21-country finds

Quality of parent-child relationships predicts adulthood well-being, 21-country finds

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe link between early life experiences and mental health has been widely explored by psychology researchers. One key aspect of human

Quality of parent-child relationships predicts adulthood well-being, 21-country finds

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe link between early life experiences and mental health has been widely explored by psychology researchers. One key aspect of human
Using social cognition to track other people's minds in communication

Using social cognition to track other people's minds in communication

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: AI-generated imageLanguage and social cognition are fundamental to human communication. But how do these capacities interact? In a review paperpublishedin

Using social cognition to track other people's minds in communication

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: AI-generated imageLanguage and social cognition are fundamental to human communication. But how do these capacities interact? In a review paperpublishedin
Transgender, gender-diverse preteens less physically active than peers

Transgender, gender-diverse preteens less physically active than peers

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransgender and gender-diverse preteens are about 15% less physically active than their cisgender peers, new research finds.Transgender 1

Transgender, gender-diverse preteens less physically active than peers

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTransgender and gender-diverse preteens are about 15% less physically active than their cisgender peers, new research finds.Transgender 1
ChatGPT has the potential to improve psychotherapeutic processes, say researchers

ChatGPT has the potential to improve psychotherapeutic processes, say researchers

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to comparing responses written by psychotherapists to those written by ChatGPT, the latter are generally rated higher, a

ChatGPT has the potential to improve psychotherapeutic processes, say researchers

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to comparing responses written by psychotherapists to those written by ChatGPT, the latter are generally rated higher, a
How adaptable to psychosocial stress is the teenage brain?

How adaptable to psychosocial stress is the teenage brain?

by Bettina Hennebach,Max Planck SocietyThe adolescents who became more resilient with age showed greater myelination in the prefrontal cortex. Credit: MPI CBSMental illness often occurs for the

How adaptable to psychosocial stress is the teenage brain?

by Bettina Hennebach,Max Planck SocietyThe adolescents who became more resilient with age showed greater myelination in the prefrontal cortex. Credit: MPI CBSMental illness often occurs for the
Psychotic-like experiences in adolescents linked to depression and self-destructive behavior

Psychotic-like experiences in adolescents linked to depression and self-destructive behavior

byUniversity of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsychotic-like experiences resemble symptoms of psychosis, but are milder, less frequent and much more common than psychotic disorders. W

Psychotic-like experiences in adolescents linked to depression and self-destructive behavior

byUniversity of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsychotic-like experiences resemble symptoms of psychosis, but are milder, less frequent and much more common than psychotic disorders. W
Study: Parents who experience intimate partner violence show higher potential for stress, child maltreatment

Study: Parents who experience intimate partner violence show higher potential for stress, child maltreatment

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents who recently experienced intimate partner violence reported more parenting stress and higher potent

Study: Parents who experience intimate partner violence show higher potential for stress, child maltreatment

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents who recently experienced intimate partner violence reported more parenting stress and higher potent
Managing adult ADHD: Comprehensive study compares stimulants, atomoxetine and non-pharmacological therapies

Managing adult ADHD: Comprehensive study compares stimulants, atomoxetine and non-pharmacological therapies

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStimulants and atomoxetine are the only effective interventions to reduce short-term adult ADHD symptoms, yet show limited evidence

Managing adult ADHD: Comprehensive study compares stimulants, atomoxetine and non-pharmacological therapies

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStimulants and atomoxetine are the only effective interventions to reduce short-term adult ADHD symptoms, yet show limited evidence
Study finds unhealthy commodities—like alcohol and social media—are connected with poor mental health

Study finds unhealthy commodities—like alcohol and social media—are connected with poor mental health

byPublic Library of ScienceMental health. Credit: Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany; Pixabay Content License"Unhealthy commodities" such as tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, social m

Study finds unhealthy commodities—like alcohol and social media—are connected with poor mental health

byPublic Library of ScienceMental health. Credit: Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany; Pixabay Content License"Unhealthy commodities" such as tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, social m
Digital tools show promise at providing mental health interventions to refugee youths

Digital tools show promise at providing mental health interventions to refugee youths

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignA team led by, from left, social work professors Moses Okumu and Flora Cohen, with doctoral student Joshua Muzei explored the effecti

Digital tools show promise at providing mental health interventions to refugee youths

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignA team led by, from left, social work professors Moses Okumu and Flora Cohen, with doctoral student Joshua Muzei explored the effecti