Boys Born to Adolescent Dads Are More Likely to Become Young Fathers
A new study finds that males who are born to adolescent fathers are more likely than males born to older fathers to perpetuate the trend by also becoming fathers while in their adolescence. [continue reading…]
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Researchers from the University of Malaga have created the ‘Inventory of Daily Stressors’, a method aimed at schoolchildren. According to experts, worrying about physical appearance, taking part in numerous extracurricular activities and being alone a lot are some of the factors that increase the risk of suffering from childhood stress. [continue reading…]
A disturbing report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that, in the past year, one quarter (26.7 percent) of adolescent girls participated in a serious fight at school or work, group-against-group fight, or an attack on others with the intent to inflict serious harm.
“These findings are alarming,” said SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D. “We need to do a better job reaching girls at risk and teaching them how to resolve problems without resorting to violence [continue reading…]
Michael Anestis of Psychotherapy Brown Bag has launched his new channel of videos on Utube . In the first video Michael discusses the recently published study in JAMA that calls into question the utility of antidepressants for individuals with mild to severe depression.
Brown bag seminars are informal lunchtime meetings held by researchers to update their colleagues on recent research findings. Psychotherapy Brown Bag attempts to serve a similar function, posting new information around lunchtime and hoping to foster intellectual conversations about research topics in an informal setting. Future videos will discuss more specific material regarding mental illness, psychotherapy, and related topics. This is a great blog and definitely one for your bookmarks.
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