“Hopeful” Findings – Two Thirds of Childhood Physical Abuse Survivors Are Psychologically Flourishing in Adulthood
Obstacles to attaining complete mental health include insufficient social backing, persistent discomfort, and a lifelong background of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders. A recently published study in the Children and Youth Services Review has rev
Shocking Research Shows Changes in Children’s Face Shapes Linked to Mothers’ Alcohol Consumption Before and During Pregnancy
Through the utilization of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning technology, researchers have made a striking discovery linking alterations in the shape of children’s faces to the quantity of alcohol their mothers consumed, both prior to and during pregnancy. Published today
Understanding the Perpetuation of Cyberbullying Victimization in Adolescents: The Role of Executive Functions - Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
The consequences of cyberbullying victimization can lead to its perpetuation over time, initiating a vicious cycle. Thus, it is important to identify the factors that contribute to the persistence of victimization. This study aimed to examine some longitudinal mechanisms involved in the perpetuation of cyberbullying victimization in adolescents. The secondary aim was to study the protective role of executive functions (cognitive flexibility and selective attention) in this process, filling a ...
Nature’s Nursery: The Surprising Role of Rural Life in Child Immune Strength
Children raised in rural environments who spend a lot of time outdoors with some exposure to animals grow to have better-regulated immune systems than children living in urban environments, a new study has found. Research led by APC Microbiome Ireland (APC), a world-leading SFI research center an
The Two Faces of Shyness: A New Study Analyzes Shyness in Children
A new study explores shyness in children, finding that temperamental shyness may be a distinct trait in some, while others experience shyness as an emotional state in specific situations. The research offers insight into children's social, psychological, and academic adjustment. What is shyness?
The Underlying Mechanisms in the Association Between Traumatic Brain Injury in Childhood and Conduct Disorder Symptoms in Late Adolescence - Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
The Underlying Mechanisms in the Association Between Traumatic Brain Injury in Childhood and Conduct Disorder Symptoms in Late Adolescence | SpringerLink
Brain Injury Expert Warns: Limit Screen Use in Children Under Six
“Children who are in regular contact with mobile phone screens, tablets or computers are more irritable and have worse attention, memory, and concentration than those who do not use them.” Parents should strictly ration or not allow screen time for children aged under six, according to a leading
Strict Parenting May Hardwire Depression Into a Child’s DNA
The researchers found that strict parenting can affect the way the body reads DNA. The way the body reads the children's DNA might change as a result of strict parenting. These alterations may become 'hard-wired' into the DNA of children who perceive their parents to be harsh, raising their biologi
CDC: 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable
About four in five pregnancy-related deaths that occurred in the United States from 2017 to 2019 were preventable, according to the CDC. The data are from Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs), a group of multidisciplinary committees that review the circumstances around pregnancy-related deaths at the state or local level. Their goal is to better understand the causes of pregnancy-related
Causing Hidden Issues: Eating Fast Food Before Pregnancy Can Harm Your Baby’s Health
According to recent research, eating foods that are high in sugar and fat might harm a nursing mother's breast milk and the health of her unborn child even before conception. Even before conception, a mother's breast milk and the health of her unborn child might be negatively impacted by a diet h